⚠️ RAPPELZ RULES – ILLEGAL TRANSACTIONS & ACCOUNT TERMINATION (OFFICIAL WARNING 2025)
On March 26, 2025, the Rappelz team issued a stark reminder: purchasing rupees or items from third‑party sellers violates the Terms of Service and leads to permanent account termination. This page documents the official warning, the reasons behind it, and the consequences for players.
📅 March 26, 2025 | Penalty: Account termination | No exceptions
🚫 OFFICIAL STATEMENT – MARCH 26, 2025
“We want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that purchasing rupees/items is strictly prohibited and carries significant consequences.
The consequences of Purchasing from Third-Party Sellers is account termination.”
The consequences of Purchasing from Third-Party Sellers is account termination.”
Full announcement reproduced below.
📌 WHY BUYING FROM A THIRD‑PARTY SELLER IS A PROBLEM
Terms of Service Violation: It directly violates our terms of service, which you agreed to upon creating your account.
Economic Disruption: It creates an uneven playing field, giving those who purchase gold an unfair advantage over players who earn it legitimately.
Support for Illegal Activities: Some third-party sellers may be involved in illicit activities, and by purchasing from them, you could be indirectly supporting these operations.
Game Instability: It can destabilize the game’s economy, leading to inflation and other negative impacts on the overall player experience.
Economic Disruption: It creates an uneven playing field, giving those who purchase gold an unfair advantage over players who earn it legitimately.
Support for Illegal Activities: Some third-party sellers may be involved in illicit activities, and by purchasing from them, you could be indirectly supporting these operations.
Game Instability: It can destabilize the game’s economy, leading to inflation and other negative impacts on the overall player experience.
🔒 OUR COMMITMENT
“We are committed to maintaining a fair environment for all players. We actively monitor for and investigate instances of third-party gold purchases. We take these violations seriously and take appropriate action to enforce our terms of service.
We understand the appeal of shortcuts, but we urge you to play responsibly and respect the game’s rules. By adhering to our terms of service, you contribute to a positive and sustainable gaming experience for everyone.
If you suspect someone is involved in third-party gold selling or buying, please report it to our support team.”
We understand the appeal of shortcuts, but we urge you to play responsibly and respect the game’s rules. By adhering to our terms of service, you contribute to a positive and sustainable gaming experience for everyone.
If you suspect someone is involved in third-party gold selling or buying, please report it to our support team.”
⚖️ CONSEQUENCES AT A GLANCE
- Account termination – permanent ban with no appeal mentioned
- No warning – direct termination for first offense (implied by zero‑tolerance language)
- Active monitoring – Gala Lab actively investigates transactions
- Reporting system – players can report suspected sellers/buyers via support ticket
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PLAYERS
This warning was not a change in policy but a reinforcement of existing rules. The Rappelz Terms of Service have always prohibited real‑money trading (RMT). The March 2025 announcement serves as a reminder that enforcement is active and penalties are severe. Players who have engaged in such activities risk permanent loss of their accounts.
Original announcement (March 26, 2025) – full text
Warning: Illegal In-Game Transactions
We want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that purchasing rupees/items is strictly prohibited and carries significant consequences.
Why is buying from a third-party seller a problem?
Terms of Service Violation: It directly violates our terms of service, which you agreed to upon creating your account.
Economic Disruption: It creates an uneven playing field, giving those who purchase gold an unfair advantage over players who earn it legitimately.
Support for Illegal Activities: Some third-party sellers may be involved in illicit activities, and by purchasing from them, you could be indirectly supporting these operations.
Game Instability: It can destabilize the game’s economy, leading to inflation and other negative impacts on the overall player experience.
The consequences of Purchasing from Third-Party Sellers is account termination.
Our Commitment:
We are committed to maintaining a fair environment for all players. We actively monitor for and investigate instances of third-party gold purchases. We take these violations seriously and take appropriate action to enforce our terms of service.
We understand the appeal of shortcuts, but we urge you to play responsibly and respect the game’s rules. By adhering to our terms of service, you contribute to a positive and sustainable gaming experience for everyone.
If you suspect someone is involved in third-party gold selling or buying, please report it to our support team.
Thank you for your cooperation.