> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://staff-docs.esportshub.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Trial Staff Guidelines

> What's expected during your trial period, and how to move up to Staff.

As Trial Staff you're on a one-week trial. It's your chance to show you can enforce the rules fairly, support the team, and stay active. Good activity and initiative during the trial is what moves you up to full Staff, so treat it as the real thing from day one.

## The trial period

* Your trial runs for about one week.
* Stay active. Show up in chat and voice, help members, and handle issues as they come up. Activity is the clearest signal that you're ready for Staff, and it feeds your activity rating (see [Activity & Promotions](/conduct/activity-and-promotions)).
* Take initiative. Don't wait to be told. Step in where you're needed, ask questions, and learn how the team works.
* A quiet trial is unlikely to turn into a Staff role.

## What's expected

* Treat everyone with respect. No harassment, bullying, intimidation, or verbal abuse.
* No racism, discrimination, slurs, or hate speech.
* Be fair and consistent when moderating. Don't play favourites or punish based on personal issues.
* De-escalate problems instead of escalating them. Handle issues calmly and professionally.
* Follow the server rules and the Discord Terms of Service at all times.
* Use permissions responsibly. No abusing tools, power-tripping, or leaking staff-only information.
* Ask when you're unsure. Better to check with Staff or Management than to guess on a call.
* We ask that you don't work with any servers and services built around the same concept as this one, as it would create a conflict of interest.

## Do not abuse the role

Your position never puts you above the rules or above members.

* Don't abuse your position toward members, or use your status to push your own server or gain an advantage.
* Don't claim wild or exaggerated things on your resume or application.
* Don't spam people with links.
* Don't break the rules because of your status. Being staff holds you to a higher standard, not a lower one.

You must read and understand our [rules and regulations](https://esportshub.io/terms).

## Accountability

<Warning>
  Trial Staff is a trust-based trial, not a guaranteed role. Low activity, misusing permissions, or breaking the expectations above can end the trial early. Meet the standard and stay active, and you move up to Staff.
</Warning>