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Legal and Compliance

Monetization Policy

This policy describes how Forsaken Lands handles monetization for DayZ private shard operation in line with Bohemia Interactive requirements.

Last reviewed: February 24, 2026

Allowed Monetization

  • Charging for server access is allowed only when fees and perks do not affect gameplay.
  • Paying-only access is allowed only when the paying server is on a separate hive, or has identical rules and settings as a freely accessible server.
  • Product placement, in-game advertising, sponsorships, and voluntary donations are allowed.
  • Selling non-gameplay-impact items and cosmetic perks is allowed for modded private shard servers.

Server Commitments

  • No pay-to-win advantages are sold, including weapons, stats, combat boosts, or raid advantages.
  • Players who do not donate are not blocked from core server access or core gameplay content.
  • Any supporter perks will remain cosmetic or convenience-only and must not change PvP/PvE balance.
  • All monetization details are documented publicly and adjusted if Bohemia guidance changes.

Not Allowed Here

  • Selling perks that directly improve combat power, survival stats, or loot access.
  • Restricting gameplay content behind mandatory donations.
  • Using monetization to bypass server rules, admin actions, or disciplinary outcomes.
  • Applying monetization terms to public hive servers.