Rules
Network rules and regulations
Date: January 30th, 2023
Author: TK
Overview
By joining our server, you automatically accept all of our rules listed below and are responsible for any violation(s).
Any suggestions regarding rule creation and edits should be made via tickets in our Discord. If you feel a rule should be changed or added, please make a ticket in the Discord and a member of the administration team will discuss it with you. A notice will be given on our Discord server regarding any rule changes.
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SPAMMING
The repetition of messages or letters being sent in the chat. The same message being sent three or more times in a row will be considered spam. This includes private messages to other players, commands that spam players’ chats, excessive characters, etc...
The repetition of messages or letters being sent in the chat. The same message being sent three or more times in a row will be considered spam. This includes private messages to other players, commands that spam players’ chats, excessive characters, etc...
15 or more characters in a row is considered character spamming.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: Verbal Warning
- 2nd Offense: Verbal Warning
- 3rd Offense: 1 Hour Mute
- 4th Offense: 3 Hour Mute
- 5th Offense 6 Hour Mute
CAUSING / ENCOURAGING SPAM
The act of causing or encouraging spam in any way is not allowed. This includes but is not limited to phrases such as “first to say 9 wins 1m”, “message this person for a reward”, and more. Telling people or a group to say a certain thing also falls under this rule.
The act of causing or encouraging spam in any way is not allowed. This includes but is not limited to phrases such as “first to say 9 wins 1m”, “message this person for a reward”, and more. Telling people or a group to say a certain thing also falls under this rule.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: Verbal Warning
- 2nd Offense: Verbal Warning
- 3rd Offense: 1 Hour Mute
- 4th Offense: 3 Hour Mute
- 5th Offense 6 Hour Mute
HARASSMENT
The act of continually pestering, hounding, or asking favors from players / members of staff after explicitly being asked to stop.
The act of continually pestering, hounding, or asking favors from players / members of staff after explicitly being asked to stop.
This includes cursing at other members of the SpaceDelta community.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: Verbal Warning
- 2nd Offense: Verbal Warning
- 3rd Offense: 1.5 Hour Mute
- 4th Offense: 3 Hour Mute
- 5th Offense 1 Hour Ban
OTHER LANGUAGES
We absolutely encourage players from all sorts of diverse cultures - In fact, several high ranking staff aren’t native English speakers. However, as English is the only requirement for our moderation team, we ask that you refrain from using other languages in public chat. This rule does not apply in private messages or chats.
We absolutely encourage players from all sorts of diverse cultures - In fact, several high ranking staff aren’t native English speakers. However, as English is the only requirement for our moderation team, we ask that you refrain from using other languages in public chat. This rule does not apply in private messages or chats.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: Verbal Warning
- 2nd Offense: Verbal Warning
- 3rd Offense: 30 Minute Mute
- 4th Offense: 1h Mute
- 5th Offense: 2h Mute
- 6th Offense: 3h Mute
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INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAYS
This applies to usernames, display nicknames, skins, capes, banners, builds, and similar items. The term ‘Inappropriate’ can define a range of things that are considered discriminatory or disrespectful; This includes symbols and slurs. If the player refuses to change their display and staff cannot do it for them, the player will be banned indefinitely until they comply with the rules.
This applies to usernames, display nicknames, skins, capes, banners, builds, and similar items. The term ‘Inappropriate’ can define a range of things that are considered discriminatory or disrespectful; This includes symbols and slurs. If the player refuses to change their display and staff cannot do it for them, the player will be banned indefinitely until they comply with the rules.
Inappropriate Details about Character:
- 1st Offense: Warned verbally to change it, given 10 minutes to change.
- 2nd Offense Banned until changed
Inappropriate Builds | Low Severity (such as builds displaying genitalia):
- 1st Offense: Verbal Warning and Build Removed
- 2nd Offense: 3h Ban and Build Removed
- 3rd Offense: 6h Ban and Build Removed
Inappropriate Builds | High Severity (such as swastikas and other items that may be offensive to others):
- 1st Offense: Verbal Warning and Build Removed
- 2nd Offense: 3d Ban and Build Removed
- 3rd Offense: 7d Ban and Build Removed
- 4th Offense: 1 Month Ban and Build Removed
SEXUAL HARASSMENT / CONTENT
Sexually harassing someone is completely unacceptable and is strictly forbidden. Using sexual remarks in a sentence which is directed at a person is not allowed on our network.
Sexually harassing someone is completely unacceptable and is strictly forbidden. Using sexual remarks in a sentence which is directed at a person is not allowed on our network.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: 1h Mute
- 2nd Offense: 3h Mute
- 3rd Offense: 5h Mute
- 4th Offense: 8h Mute
IMPERSONATION
Pretending to take another player or staff’s identity with ill intention. Users with similar IGNs will not be punished unless intentionally used to mislead members of the community.
Pretending to take another player or staff’s identity with ill intention. Users with similar IGNs will not be punished unless intentionally used to mislead members of the community.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: Verbal Warning
- 2nd Offense: 3h Mute
- 3rd Offense: 6h Mute
- 4th Offense: 12h Mute
- 5th Offense: 1d Mute
ADVERTISEMENT
The material advertising of quality, goods, and/or services that are not directly related to (or are direct competitors of) SpaceDelta. Advertisements like this, solicited or not, have the potential of drawing players away from the network. NOTE: If a player is clearly only here to advertise - i.e. joining the server and immediately spamming their own server IP, it will be considered Tier 3.
The material advertising of quality, goods, and/or services that are not directly related to (or are direct competitors of) SpaceDelta. Advertisements like this, solicited or not, have the potential of drawing players away from the network. NOTE: If a player is clearly only here to advertise - i.e. joining the server and immediately spamming their own server IP, it will be considered Tier 3.
Players are allowed to say that they are streaming the SpaceDelta server/content. This includes a player sending their stream link, only whilst they are streaming SpaceDelta content .
Advertising things such as the player’s youtube channel or similar items:
- 1st Offense: Verbal Warning
- 2nd Offense: 1d Mute
- 3rd Offense: 3d Mute
- 4th Offense: 7d Mute
- 5th Offense: 7d Ban
Getting on the server for the sole reason of advertising a server or of the sort:
- 1st Offense: 30d Ban
- 2nd Offense: Perm Ban
SENDING LINKS IN CHAT
Sending a link which is not directly related to SpaceDelta is not allowed. Such links include but are not limited to a youtube video link, a twitch stream, an amazon item, and more. Sending links to a website of a minecraft server or similar item will fall under the Advertisement rule.
Sending a link which is not directly related to SpaceDelta is not allowed. Such links include but are not limited to a youtube video link, a twitch stream, an amazon item, and more. Sending links to a website of a minecraft server or similar item will fall under the Advertisement rule.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: Verbal Warning
- 2nd Offense: 6h Mute
- 3rd Offense: 12h Mute
- 4th Offense: 1d Mute
- 5th Offense: 1d Ban
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WASTING STAFF TIME
This is defined as contacting a member of staff for the sole purpose of “trolling” or getting their attention. Examples include pretending to hack, spamming them on any platform, etc... This includes the harassment of staff members in-game or over other platforms whether it be in general or in regards to a punishment.
This is defined as contacting a member of staff for the sole purpose of “trolling” or getting their attention. Examples include pretending to hack, spamming them on any platform, etc... This includes the harassment of staff members in-game or over other platforms whether it be in general or in regards to a punishment.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: 3h Mute
- 2nd Offense: 6h Mute
- 3rd Offense: 12h Mute
- 4th Offense: 1d Mute
STAFF DISRESPECT
This is considered as any act or type of behaviour which is inappropriate, unethical, or outright offensive. It includes many things such as message abuse (via in-game chat, discord, or anywhere else), verbal abuse, and bullying of any sort. This type of behaviour is hurtful and can cause stress to any employee within our Staff Team.
This is considered as any act or type of behaviour which is inappropriate, unethical, or outright offensive. It includes many things such as message abuse (via in-game chat, discord, or anywhere else), verbal abuse, and bullying of any sort. This type of behaviour is hurtful and can cause stress to any employee within our Staff Team.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: 3h Mute
- 2nd Offense: 6h Mute
- 3rd Offense: 12h Mute
- 4th Offense: 1d Mute
BUG EXPLOITATION
Abusing a bug or glitch - before or after telling a staff member - is considered cheating and bannable. If you’re not sure if something is a bug or intended feature, always ask. If the effects of the exploit are irreversible, it should be met with a permanent ban.
Abusing a bug or glitch - before or after telling a staff member - is considered cheating and bannable. If you’re not sure if something is a bug or intended feature, always ask. If the effects of the exploit are irreversible, it should be met with a permanent ban.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: 7d Ban
- 2nd Offense: 30d Ban
- 3rd Offense: Perm Ban
CHEATING/HACKING
The act of using a third-party client or Blacklisted Modification(s) in order to give yourself an unfair advantage. Ask a staff member if specific clients are allowed or disallowed.
Cheating or hacking using a 3rd party client or through any other method is a bannable offense. The severity of the punishment may change based on the severity of the offense.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: 30d Ban
- 2nd Offense: Perm Ban
PHISHING
This is the practice of sending messages, emails, or other communications while pretending to be someone reputable in order to persuade someone to leak important information. In our case, pretending to be a staff member in order to gain unfair advantages in-game.
This is the practice of sending messages, emails, or other communications while pretending to be someone reputable in order to persuade someone to leak important information. In our case, pretending to be a staff member in order to gain unfair advantages in-game.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: 30d Ban
- 2nd Offense: Perm Ban
DOXING/THREATS OF DOXING
The search for and publication of private information about an individual on the internet, especially with malicious intent.
The search for and publication of private information about an individual on the internet, especially with malicious intent..
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: Perm Blacklist
MALICIOUS LINKS
Sending any type of malicious link (such as IP grabbers) in chat, private messages or such is strictly forbidden.
The search for and publication of private information about an individual on the internet, especially with malicious intent..
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: Perm Blacklist
SELLING/PURCHASING ILLEGAL ITEMS
Using any part of our network as a platform for the trading, selling, and / or purchasing items that are either illegal themselves or were acquired illegally is strictly prohibited.
The sale of illegal items that were generated through glitching, duping, or other methods.
Punishments
- 1st Offense: Item removed and 3h Ban to all parties involved.
- 2nd Offense: Item removed and 6h Ban to all parties involved.
- 3rd Offense: Item removed and 12h Ban to all parties involved.
High Severity (Duped items, glitched out items, etc..)
- 1st Offense: Item removed and 3d Ban to all parties involved.
- 2nd Offense: Item removed and 7d Ban to all parties involved.
- 3rd Offense: Item removed and 14d Ban to all parties involved.
- 4th Offense: Item removed and 30d Ban to all parties involved.
SUICIDAL ENCOURAGEMENT
Telling someone else to kill or harm themselves in any way is extremely damaging and illegal under Federal Law. We have an absolute zero-tolerance policy for players who do so regardless of whether or not they are kidding around with friends. This is extremely insensitive and tasteless humor and will not be taken lightly.
Telling someone else to kill or harm themselves in any way is extremely damaging and illegal under Federal Law. We have an absolute zero-tolerance policy for players who do so regardless of whether or not they are kidding around with friends. This is extremely insensitive and tasteless humor and will not be taken lightly.
Punishments
- 1st Offense: 7d Mute
- 2nd Offense: 7d Ban
- 3rd Offense: 14d Ban
- 4th Offense: 30d Ban
THREATS OF HARM / DEATH
Similarly to suicidal encouragement, threatening to or hinting at hurting or killing a player / a player’s family is illegal. Light joking about this among friends may be tolerated in consideration with the severity of what was said.
Similarly to suicidal encouragement, threatening to or hinting at hurting or killing a player / a player’s family is illegal. Light joking about this among friends may be tolerated in consideration with the severity of what was said.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: 7d Mute
- 2nd Offense: 14d Mute
- 3rd Offense: 30d Mute
- 4th Offense: 14d Ban
BOTTING
Logging in with multiple accounts / bots to perform the same action will result in a permanent ban due to the sheer amount of damage that multi-account botting can cause to a server. Console clients who are meant to afk chunks are allowed.
Logging in with multiple accounts / bots to perform the same action will result in a permanent ban due to the sheer amount of damage that multi-account botting can cause to a server. Console clients who are meant to afk chunks are allowed.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: Perm Ban
FORGING EVIDENCE
Attempting to provide evidence which has been edited or changed in any way with malicious intent to get another player punished or providing false information in a report / appeal.
Attempting to provide evidence which has been edited or changed in any way with malicious intent to get another player punished or providing false information in a report / appeal.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: 30d Ban
- 2nd Offense: Perm Ban
BAN EVASION
Logging into the network on an alt account to avoid your ban.
Logging into the network on an alt account to avoid your ban.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: Same length IP Ban
AIDING / TEAMING WITH A HACKER / BANNED PLAYER FROM THE NETWORK
Aiding a player who is using a blacklisted modification or who is breaking the rules is not allowed on our network. Giving the hacker items to help you in PvP also falls under this rule.
Aiding a player who is using a blacklisted modification or who is breaking the rules is not allowed on our network. Giving the hacker items to help you in PvP also falls under this rule.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: 14d Ban
- 2nd Offense: 30d Ban
- 3rd Offense: Perm Ban
// SKYBLOCK RULES
INSIDING / GRIEFING AN ISLAND
Joining a player’s island with the sole intent of damaging or stealing items is not allowed. If your island is griefed and items are stolen, make a ticket to get it resolved.
Joining a player’s island with the sole intent of damaging or stealing items is not allowed. If your island is griefed and items are stolen, make a ticket to get it resolved.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: 14d Ban
- 2nd Offense: 30d Ban
- 3rd Offense: Perm Ban
SCAMMING
Scamming and lying are allowed except for the following exceptions:
Scamming and lying are allowed except for the following exceptions:
- Staff members are NOT allowed to scam or lie to players.
- IRL / PayPal money must not be directly involved in the scam.
- Listing fake, glitched-in, or inaccurately renamed items for sale in the Auction House or ‘AH’.
Exceptions fall under Tier 3 punishments:
- 1st Offense: Moderator's Discretion
BREAKING SPAWNERS
If you break your spawner without silk touch and a rank, your spawners will NOT be replaced. If another player on your island breaks your spawner without silk touch and a rank with the intent to cause damage to the island, this will fall under Insiding . Griefing an Island. If this player does this accidentally, no punishment will be given.
If you break your spawner without silk touch and a rank, your spawners will NOT be replaced. If another player on your island breaks your spawner without silk touch and a rank with the intent to cause damage to the island, this will fall under Insiding / Greifing an Island. Griefing an Island. If this player does this accidentally, no punishment will be given.
Punishments:
- 1st Offense: Moderator's Discretion