# Punishments Guide

This document outlines our enforcement policies to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all players.

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# 🚨 3-Strike Enforcement System

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# 🛑 Offense Categories

# Player or Staff Disrespect

• Hate Speech: Immediate mute or permanent ban, depending on severity.
• Toxic Behavior: Permanent ban (appeal may be considered).

# Griefing

• First Offense: 3-day temporary ban.
• Repeat Offense: Permanent ban.
• Player rollback will be applied to restore any griefing.

# Stealing

• First Offense: 3-day temporary ban
• Second Offense: 7-day temporary ban
• Third Offense: Permanent ban
• Any form of stealing will result in rollback of inventorys.

# Hacking & Unauthorized Mods

• X-ray / Illegal Texture Packs:
  • First Offense: 3-day temporary ban + inventory reset
  • Second Offense: 7-day temporary ban + inventory reset
  • Third Offense: Permanent ban
• Hacks/Auto Clickers (e.g., flying):
  • First Offense: 3-day temporary ban
  • Second Offense: 7-day temporary ban
  • Third Offense: Permanent ban
• Unapproved Advantageous Mods:
  • First Offense: Warning
  • Second Offense: 3-day temporary ban
  • Third Offense: 7-day temporary ban
  • Fourth Offense: Permanent ban

# Duplication Exploits

• If not immediately reported, you will receive a Permanent Ban
• All duplicated items will be removed.
• Balance Reset

# PvP Without Consent

Ex. Placing lava on someone

• First Offense: 3-day temporary ban
• Second Offense: 7-day temporary ban
• Third Offense: Permanent ban

# Spamming & Advertising

• Chat Spam:
  • First Offense: Warning
  • Second Offense: 4-hour Mute
  • Third Offense: 2-day Mute
  • Fourth Offense: Permanent Mute (appeal may be considered)
• Advertising other servers: Permanent ban (appeal may be considered).

# Evading Punishment

• Ban Evasion: Creating alternate accounts to bypass bans will result in an immediate permanent ban of the alternate account.
• Mute Evasion: Using alternate accounts, auctioning named items or other methods to bypass mutes will result in extended mute duration or a temporary ban.
• Appeal Abuse: Submitting false or frivolous appeals may result in loss of appeal privileges.
• Exploiting Loopholes: Attempting to exploit technical or policy loopholes to avoid punishment will result in escalated consequences.
• Third-Party Assistance: Involving others to bypass punishments (e.g., transferring items) will result in penalties for all involved parties.

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# 🏗️ Gameplay & Build Rules

# English in Global Chat

• English should be the only language in global chat
• Failure to do so: Warning → mute → escalation if repeated.

# Building Too Close to Others

• Towny should prevent you from claiming too close, however plan for both your own and others expansions
• Request to move → staff intervention if ignored.

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# 🐢 Lag-Related Violations

# Villagers & Breeders

• Villagers should be kept in 1x1s to help with performance
• Max number of villagers per area may be enforced.
• Staff may cull or remove setups that cause TPS drops.

# High-Lag Farms

• Custom Hoppers should allow for massive farms to function without issue
• Cooperate with staff if approached with lag concerns.

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# 📌 Final Notes

• Appeals: Players may appeal permanent bans unless stated otherwise. Appeals are reviewed by staff, with final decisions made by Admins/Owners.
• Discretion: Staff reserve the right to escalate or adjust punishment based on context and severity.