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Rules

2026-08-19T06:06:03Z

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[[File:Rules_and_Laws_Enforcement.png|100%|Rules and Laws - Who enforces what?]]
</div>

Moderation is an important aspect of keeping our network a welcome and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy. Below, we’ve included some guidelines that apply on all Minecraft Cities Network platforms.

Staff maintain full discretion in their enforcement of rules and general moderation.

Feel free to ask questions on our [https://discord.gg/rnYBTwEBHr Discord Server] if you have any questions or concerns.

{{Note|type=info|text=
Respect the spirit of the rules. These rules are here to protect you - not for us to come after you! 

You will never be punished for raising a concern regarding rules, regardless of whether it is about yourself or others. 

Something may not be explicitly defined here, that doesn’t necessary make it okay. If you have to consider whether it is allowed, ask!
}}

=== 1. Respect ===
'''Harassment.''' Harassment is any targeted, unwelcome behaviour that seeks to intimidate, threaten, repeatedly disturb, humiliate, or otherwise negatively impact another person's ability to participate in the network. Harassment may consist of a single severe incident or repeated conduct over time.

Any form of harassment or discrimination, such as: racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, antisemitism, stalking, and bigotry are not acceptable ever.

Examples of harassment include:

* Targeting a player or group of players through means of stalking, destruction of property or killings.

*Politicising staff actions, for the sake of roleplay or otherwise, is strictly prohibited. There must be an undeniable separation between staffing and state and this is heavily policed. Our Staff members are players who, in their own time, volunteer to help.
*Repeatedly attempting to communicate with a player or groups of after they have explicitly expressed they do not wish to communicate with you.
*Any other acts which in either frequency or act causes loss of enjoyment of the network on the basis of being an individual, or group, beyond conventional gameplay mechanics (i.e. politicking and running campaign ads against parties etc is still acceptable behaviour.
'''Controversial Topics.''' Discussions about controversial topics such as real world politics and world religion are not permitted in public channels.

'''Impersonation.''' You are not allowed to impersonate, mimic, or create malicious doctored images of other players or staff members in a manner intended to deceive, manipulate, gain trust, evade accountability, or cause harm. This rule does not apply to legitimate roleplay interactions conducted within the boundaries of gameplay.

'''Support Tickets.''' Tickets must be used for assistance purposes only.

'''Honesty.''' Always be truthful when interacting with staff. We rely on your honest recount alongside our evidence to keep our community safe. Trying to lie or misrepresent facts intentionally may result in additional disciplinary actions.

'''Appropriate Content.''' All content on this network must be appropriate for minors. This includes all skins, language, and actions on all our platforms.

'''Artificial Intelligence.''' Players may not post, share, or disseminate content '''substantially''' generated by artificial intelligence on all our official and affiliate platforms.

=== 2. Chat ===
'''Spam.''' Please do not excessively repeat phrases, use profanity, and/or capital letters in your messages.

'''Impairment.''' If your speech is altered by in-game drinks, you are not permitted to speak in public channels.

'''Profanity.''' Profanity or strong language is permitted when used to express emotion or opinion about a situation, but not when directed at or used to insult another person.

'''Language.''' Communication must be conducted in English on all network platforms. Other languages may be used incidentally (i.e. a message sign-off) when accompanied by an English translation.

'''Ask Channel.''' You may only use '''/ask''' to ask or answer questions in good faith.

'''Recording VCs.''' You '''must''' only use the #➕ | Create VC channel on our [https://discord.gg/rnYBTwEBHr Discord] when you are streaming or recording.
* You must inform or clearly advertise to people who join your voice channel that you are recording.
'''Network Platforms.''' Our platforms are split into different categories for the purpose of moderation
{| class="wikitable"
|+Categories of platforms
!'''Type'''
!'''Managed by'''
!'''Moderated by'''
!'''Registration required?'''
!'''Responsibilities'''
!'''Limitations'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|'''Official'''
|Network (staff). If a Government platform → managed by Government but still reported to staff
|Staff or Government
|No
|Must comply with network rules
|Fully integrated with network
|Can be Government-managed but still Staff-moderated
|-
|'''Affiliate'''
|Private players. Associated with Network (e.g. businesses, political parties)
|Staff and Individuals
(Staff moderation is relaxed)
|No
|Must comply with network rules. Owners must remove banned players. Must require [[verification]] through Server bot. Must align with network values/responsibilities
|Can advertise on official and other affiliate platforms
|Considered part of Network ecosystem
|-
|'''Non-affiliated'''
|Private players. Not associated with Network
|Individuals (Staff only moderate if blatantly necessary)
|No
|None
|'''Cannot''' '''be advertised''' to network players or share on affiliate/official platforms
|Fully separate from Network
|-
|'''Private conversations'''
|Individuals
|Individuals (Staff only moderate if blatantly necessary)
|No
|None
|Not generally moderated
|Government '''cannot penalise''' players for refusing to provide private messages
|}


=== 3. Advertising ===
'''Gambling.''' Participating in, promoting, or facilitating a gambling service in certain circumstances is prohibited.

A gambling service is any organised activity in which an operator, house, bookmaker, or other intermediary accepts stakes or wagers from participants and stands to gain or lose in connection with the outcome, including by setting odds, taking a margin, or retaining a portion of losing stakes.

Any usage of real-world currency or non-affiliated websites is strictly prohibited.

This rule does not prohibit:

Prediction markets or player-to-player contracts, provided the operator does not profit from the outcome;

Informal wagers or games of chance between players using in-game currency or items, where no intermediary takes a cut or guarantees a profit;

or Arcade and casino-style games operated exclusively in-game or on Discord using in-server currency or items, provided they do not involve real-world currency or external gambling websites.

'''Non-affiliated Platforms.''' You must not advertise non-affiliated platforms to network players for any reason.

'''Discouragement.''' You must not actively encourage other players onto other major games where it would decrease their engagement in the network (excluding minor team/individual games like Discord games, Among Us, Jackbox).

'''Poaching.''' Non-affiliated platforms and Minecraft networks are not allowed to be advertised anywhere.

=== 4. Property ===
'''Lockable Items.''' You may not use lockable items (e.g. doors, buttons, etc.) to protect '''whole or partial structures'''
* It is acceptable to lock barrels, doors, etc for normal gameplay purposes
'''Griefing.''' You may not destroy, obstruct, or otherwise disturb property that you do not own, '''unless it is in the Wilderness/End/Nether.'''

'''Griefing.''' Lava casting and flooding is not permitted '''anywhere.'''

=== 5. Lag Prevention ===
'''Redstone Clocks.''' Redstone clocks are not permitted in any builds. There must be a player interaction to activate the redstone circuit on each occurrence.

'''Automation.''' All farms must either be manual or '''semi'''-automatic and are required to have player interactions.

'''Entities.''' You must avoid using excessive tile entities (chests, hoppers, item frames) or regular entities (mobs) in builds and designated spaces.
* Item frames must only be used to display '''non-vanilla''' items. This applies especially for ChestShops
=== 6. Fair Play ===
'''Gambling Services.''' Participating in, promoting, or facilitating gambling services is prohibited.
* Arcade and casino games are permitted when exclusively in-game or on Discord using in-server currency or items. Any usage of real-world currency or external gambling websites is strictly prohibited.
'''Permissions.''' Permissions must be used strictly for the reasons you told you can have them for
* Many Government jobs contain additional features or access. It is your responsibility to use them responsibly and only for appropriate reasons
* Chatter directly inside government announcement channels are strictly prohibited
'''Client Modifications.''' You are allowed to use client modifications from our [[Client Modifications]] '''only'''
* Any proceeds from x-ray texture packs will be confiscated
Any methods to avoid being kicked for being away-from-keyboard that is not genuine gameplay is not allowed

'''Exploitation.''' Any form of exploitation is not permitted for any reason
* This includes abusing bugs in network features
* This includes any form of attempting to breach, exploit, scan, or otherwise gain access to systems, bots, accounts, or data without permission
'''Alternative Accounts.''' You can only play on this network with one Minecraft account across all network platforms
* Any activities that occur on this account are your responsibility
'''Currency.''' Business entities cannot transact in '''real-world currency'''

'''Compromised Accounts.''' If your account is compromised, report it! We will try to help you out, and keep the account banned until you regain access to it.

[[File:Bystanders.png|Rules and Laws - Let’s avoid Bystanders]]

=== Issuing Punishments ===
Punishments are not linear, and depend heavily on the circumstances of each contravention of the rules.

This means the following factors typically get considered prior to issuing a punishment:

* '''Severity''' of the contravention - how serious the behaviour was and its impact
* '''Intent -''' whether the action was deliberate, negligent, or accidental
* '''Context''' - what was happening at the time, including any provocation or misunderstandings
* '''Player history -''' any previous warnings, notes, or prior contraventions
* '''Attitude and cooperation''' - whether the player was honest, respectful, or attempted to evade responsibility
* '''Impact''' - whether other players or backend systems were affected, and to what extent
* '''Mitigating or aggravating factors''' - anything that reasonably reduces or increases culpability
** e.g., attempts to fix the issue vs. attempts to conceal it
* '''Behavioural patterns''' - whether there is recurring misconduct, ongoing negativity, or persistent disruptive behaviour
** This is not to be confused with player standing, only the player’s conduct and documented history may be considered

Where it is possible and reasonable to do so, we try to enforce '''punishment parity.'''

* e.g. if you are warned on our network's Discord platforms, you may be warned in-game as well
See: [[Issuing Punishments]]

=== Types of Punishments ===

==== Short Deport (<4 Months) ====
* Politically: Considered incapacitated from jobs and offices held (not auto removed).
* Legally: May retain legal representation or represent themselves in the courts.
* Assets remain unless otherwise specified by staff, courts, or law.
* May remain in affiliate or unofficial platforms.

==== Long Deport (4> Months) ====
* Politically: Considered incapacitated from jobs and offices held (auto removed).
* Legally: May not retain legal representation or represent themselves in the courts (public defence may represent procedure, not the individual).
* Cannot have their assets distributed per their wishes, and are instead subject to staff, courts, and or the law.
* Must be removed from all official/affiliated platforms.
* Considered 'Permanently Deported' under current legislation. Exception: Alts are issued a permanent long deport.

==== Ban (Permanent) ====

*Mirrors long deport provisions.

== Network Rule Changes ==

Network Rules exist as a shared standard across the network.

Network Rules may be amended without prior notice by Staff.

Server Governments may initiate changes to Network Rules through their respective legislative processes. Proposed changes must be ratified by all recognised Network Governments before coming into force.

== Conclusion ==

Our rules are here to foster safe and inclusive gameplay, accordingly Staff have absolute discretion on how to enforce rules as they see fit.

Rules

2026-08-19T06:01:10Z

End:

<div style="width:100%; text-align:center;">
[[File:Rules_and_Laws_Enforcement.png|100%|Rules and Laws - Who enforces what?]]
</div>

Moderation is an important aspect of keeping our network a welcome and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy. Below, we’ve included some guidelines that apply on all Minecraft Cities Network platforms.

Staff maintain full discretion in their enforcement of rules and general moderation.

Feel free to ask questions on our [https://discord.gg/rnYBTwEBHr Discord Server] if you have any questions or concerns.

{{Note|type=info|text=
Respect the spirit of the rules. These rules are here to protect you - not for us to come after you! 

You will never be punished for raising a concern regarding rules, regardless of whether it is about yourself or others. 

Something may not be explicitly defined here, that doesn’t necessary make it okay. If you have to consider whether it is allowed, ask!
}}

=== 1. Respect ===
'''Harassment.''' Harassment is any targeted, unwelcome behaviour that seeks to intimidate, threaten, repeatedly disturb, humiliate, or otherwise negatively impact another person's ability to participate in the network. Harassment may consist of a single severe incident or repeated conduct over time.

Any form of harassment or discrimination, such as: racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, antisemitism, stalking, and bigotry are not acceptable ever.

Examples of harassment include:

* Targeting a player or group of players through means of stalking, destruction of property or killings.

*Politicising staff actions, for the sake of roleplay or otherwise, is strictly prohibited. There must be an undeniable separation between staffing and state and this is heavily policed. Our Staff members are players who, in their own time, volunteer to help.
*Repeatedly attempting to communicate with a player or groups of after they have explicitly expressed they do not wish to communicate with you.
*Any other acts which in either frequency or act causes loss of enjoyment of the network on the basis of being an individual, or group, beyond conventional gameplay mechanics (i.e. politicking and running campaign ads against parties etc is still acceptable behaviour.
'''Controversial Topics.''' Discussions about controversial topics such as real world politics and world religion are not permitted in public channels.

'''Impersonation.''' You are not allowed to impersonate, mimic, or create malicious doctored images of other players or staff members in a manner intended to deceive, manipulate, gain trust, evade accountability, or cause harm. This rule does not apply to legitimate roleplay interactions conducted within the boundaries of gameplay.

'''Support Tickets.''' Tickets must be used for assistance purposes only.

'''Honesty.''' Always be truthful when interacting with staff. We rely on your honest recount alongside our evidence to keep our community safe. Trying to lie or misrepresent facts intentionally may result in additional disciplinary actions.

'''Appropriate Content.''' All content on this network must be appropriate for minors. This includes all skins, language, and actions on all our platforms.

'''Artificial Intelligence.''' Players may not post, share, or disseminate content '''substantially''' generated by artificial intelligence on all our official and affiliate platforms.

=== 2. Chat ===
'''Spam.''' Please do not excessively repeat phrases, use profanity, and/or capital letters in your messages.

'''Impairment.''' If your speech is altered by in-game drinks, you are not permitted to speak in public channels.

'''Profanity.''' Profanity or strong language is permitted when used to express emotion or opinion about a situation, but not when directed at or used to insult another person.

'''Language.''' Communication must be conducted in English on all network platforms. Other languages may be used incidentally (i.e. a message sign-off) when accompanied by an English translation.

'''Ask Channel.''' You may only use '''/ask''' to ask or answer questions in good faith.

'''Recording VCs.''' You '''must''' only use the #➕ | Create VC channel on our [//discord.gg/democracy Discord] when you are streaming or recording.
* You must inform or clearly advertise to people who join your voice channel that you are recording.
'''Network Platforms.''' Our platforms are split into different categories for the purpose of moderation
{| class="wikitable"
|+Categories of platforms
!'''Type'''
!'''Managed by'''
!'''Moderated by'''
!'''Registration required?'''
!'''Responsibilities'''
!'''Limitations'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|'''Official'''
|Network (staff). If a Government platform → managed by Government but still reported to staff
|Staff or Government
|No
|Must comply with network rules
|Fully integrated with network
|Can be Government-managed but still Staff-moderated
|-
|'''Affiliate'''
|Private players. Associated with Network (e.g. businesses, political parties)
|Staff and Individuals
(Staff moderation is relaxed)
|No
|Must comply with network rules. Owners must remove banned players. Must require [[verification]] through Server bot. Must align with network values/responsibilities
|Can advertise on official and other affiliate platforms
|Considered part of Network ecosystem
|-
|'''Non-affiliated'''
|Private players. Not associated with Network
|Individuals (Staff only moderate if blatantly necessary)
|No
|None
|'''Cannot''' '''be advertised''' to network players or share on affiliate/official platforms
|Fully separate from Network
|-
|'''Private conversations'''
|Individuals
|Individuals (Staff only moderate if blatantly necessary)
|No
|None
|Not generally moderated
|Government '''cannot penalise''' players for refusing to provide private messages
|}


=== 3. Advertising ===
'''Gambling.''' Participating in, promoting, or facilitating a gambling service in certain circumstances is prohibited.

A gambling service is any organised activity in which an operator, house, bookmaker, or other intermediary accepts stakes or wagers from participants and stands to gain or lose in connection with the outcome, including by setting odds, taking a margin, or retaining a portion of losing stakes.

Any usage of real-world currency or non-affiliated websites is strictly prohibited.

This rule does not prohibit:

Prediction markets or player-to-player contracts, provided the operator does profit from the outcome;

Informal wagers or games of chance between players using in-game currency or items, where no intermediary takes a cut or guarantees a profit;

or Arcade and casino-style games operated exclusively in-game or on Discord using in-server currency or items, provided they do not involve real-world currency or external gambling websites.

'''Non-affiliated Platforms.''' You must not advertise non-affiliated platforms to network players for any reason.

'''Discouragement.''' You must not actively encourage other players onto other major games where it would decrease their engagement in the network (excluding minor team/individual games like Discord games, Among Us, Jackbox).

'''Poaching.''' Non-affiliated platforms and Minecraft networks are not allowed to be advertised anywhere.

=== 4. Property ===
'''Lockable Items.''' You may not use lockable items (e.g. doors, buttons, etc.) to protect '''whole or partial structures'''
* It is acceptable to lock barrels, doors, etc for normal gameplay purposes
'''Griefing.''' You may not destroy, obstruct, or otherwise disturb property that you do not own, '''unless it is in the Wilderness/End/Nether.'''

'''Griefing.''' Lava casting and flooding is not permitted '''anywhere.'''

=== 5. Lag Prevention ===
'''Redstone Clocks.''' Redstone clocks are not permitted in any builds. There must be a player interaction to activate the redstone circuit on each occurrence.

'''Automation.''' All farms must either be manual or '''semi'''-automatic and are required to have player interactions.

'''Entities.''' You must avoid using excessive tile entities (chests, hoppers, item frames) or regular entities (mobs) in builds and designated spaces.
* Item frames must only be used to display '''non-vanilla''' items. This applies especially for ChestShops
=== 6. Fair Play ===
'''Gambling Services.''' Participating in, promoting, or facilitating gambling services is prohibited.
* Arcade and casino games are permitted when exclusively in-game or on Discord using in-server currency or items. Any usage of real-world currency or external gambling websites is strictly prohibited.
'''Permissions.''' Permissions must be used strictly for the reasons you told you can have them for
* Many Government jobs contain additional features or access. It is your responsibility to use them responsibly and only for appropriate reasons
* Chatter directly inside government announcement channels are strictly prohibited
'''Client Modifications.''' You are allowed to use client modifications from our [[Client Modifications]] '''only'''
* Any proceeds from x-ray texture packs will be confiscated
Any methods to avoid being kicked for being away-from-keyboard that is not genuine gameplay is not allowed

'''Exploitation.''' Any form of exploitation is not permitted for any reason
* This includes abusing bugs in network features
* This includes any form of attempting to breach, exploit, scan, or otherwise gain access to systems, bots, accounts, or data without permission
'''Alternative Accounts.''' You can only play on this network with one Minecraft account across all network platforms
* Any activities that occur on this account are your responsibility
'''Currency.''' Business entities cannot transact in '''real-world currency'''

'''Compromised Accounts.''' If your account is compromised, report it! We will try to help you out, and keep the account banned until you regain access to it.

[[File:Bystanders.png|Rules and Laws - Let’s avoid Bystanders]]

=== Issuing Punishments ===
Punishments are not linear, and depend heavily on the circumstances of each contravention of the rules.

This means the following factors typically get considered prior to issuing a punishment:

* '''Severity''' of the contravention - how serious the behaviour was and its impact
* '''Intent -''' whether the action was deliberate, negligent, or accidental
* '''Context''' - what was happening at the time, including any provocation or misunderstandings
* '''Player history -''' any previous warnings, notes, or prior contraventions
* '''Attitude and cooperation''' - whether the player was honest, respectful, or attempted to evade responsibility
* '''Impact''' - whether other players or backend systems were affected, and to what extent
* '''Mitigating or aggravating factors''' - anything that reasonably reduces or increases culpability
** e.g., attempts to fix the issue vs. attempts to conceal it
* '''Behavioural patterns''' - whether there is recurring misconduct, ongoing negativity, or persistent disruptive behaviour
** This is not to be confused with player standing, only the player’s conduct and documented history may be considered

Where it is possible and reasonable to do so, we try to enforce '''punishment parity.'''

* e.g. if you are warned on our network's Discord platforms, you may be warned in-game as well
See: [[Issuing Punishments]]

=== Types of Punishments ===

==== Short Deport (<4 Months) ====
* Politically: Considered incapacitated from jobs and offices held (not auto removed).
* Legally: May retain legal representation or represent themselves in the courts.
* Assets remain unless otherwise specified by staff, courts, or law.
* May remain in affiliate or unofficial platforms.

==== Long Deport (4> Months) ====
* Politically: Considered incapacitated from jobs and offices held (auto removed).
* Legally: May not retain legal representation or represent themselves in the courts (public defence may represent procedure, not the individual).
* Cannot have their assets distributed per their wishes, and are instead subject to staff, courts, and or the law.
* Must be removed from all official/affiliated platforms.
* Considered 'Permanently Deported' under current legislation. Exception: Alts are issued a permanent long deport.

==== Ban (Permanent) ====

*Mirrors long deport provisions.

== Network Rule Changes ==

Network Rules exist as a shared standard across the network.

Network Rules may be amended without prior notice by Staff.

Server Governments may initiate changes to Network Rules through their respective legislative processes. Proposed changes must be ratified by all recognised Network Governments before coming into force.

== Conclusion ==

Our rules are here to foster safe and inclusive gameplay, accordingly Staff have absolute discretion on how to enforce rules as they see fit.

Rules

2026-07-15T08:39:58Z

End:

<div style="width:100%; text-align:center;">
[[File:Rules_and_Laws_Enforcement.png|100%|Rules and Laws - Who enforces what?]]
</div>

Moderation is an important aspect of keeping our network a welcome and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy. Below, we’ve included some guidelines that apply on all Minecraft Cities Network platforms.

Staff maintain full discretion in their enforcement of rules and general moderation.

Feel free to ask questions on our [https://discord.gg/rnYBTwEBHr Discord Server] if you have any questions or concerns.

{{Note|type=info|text=
Respect the spirit of the rules. These rules are here to protect you - not for us to come after you! 

You will never be punished for raising a concern regarding rules, regardless of whether it is about yourself or others. 

Something may not be explicitly defined here, that doesn’t necessary make it okay. If you have to consider whether it is allowed, ask!
}}

=== 1. Respect ===
'''Harassment.''' Harassment is any targeted, unwelcome behaviour that seeks to intimidate, threaten, repeatedly disturb, humiliate, or otherwise negatively impact another person's ability to participate in the network. Harassment may consist of a single severe incident or repeated conduct over time.

Any form of harassment or discrimination, such as: racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, antisemitism, stalking, and bigotry are not acceptable ever.

Examples of harassment include:

* Targeting a player or group of players through means of stalking, destruction of property or killings.

*Politicising staff actions, for the sake of roleplay or otherwise, is strictly prohibited. There must be an undeniable separation between staffing and state and this is heavily policed. Our Staff members are players who, in their own time, volunteer to help.
*Repeatedly attempting to communicate with a player or groups of after they have explicitly expressed they do not wish to communicate with you.
*Any other acts which in either frequency or act causes loss of enjoyment of the network on the basis of being an individual, or group, beyond conventional gameplay mechanics (i.e. politicking and running campaign ads against parties etc is still acceptable behaviour.
'''Controversial Topics.''' Discussions about controversial topics such as real world politics and world religion are not permitted in public channels.

'''Impersonation.''' You are not allowed to impersonate, mimic, or create malicious doctored images of other players or staff members in a manner intended to deceive, manipulate, gain trust, evade accountability, or cause harm. This rule does not apply to legitimate roleplay interactions conducted within the boundaries of gameplay.

'''Support Tickets.''' Tickets must be used for assistance purposes only.

'''Honesty.''' Always be truthful when interacting with staff. We rely on your honest recount alongside our evidence to keep our community safe. Trying to lie or misrepresent facts intentionally may result in additional disciplinary actions.

'''Appropriate Content.''' All content on this network must be appropriate for minors. This includes all skins, language, and actions on all our platforms.

'''Artificial Intelligence.''' Players may not post, share, or disseminate content '''substantially''' generated by artificial intelligence on all our official and affiliate platforms.

=== 2. Chat ===
'''Spam.''' Please do not excessively repeat phrases, use profanity, and/or capital letters in your messages.

'''Impairment.''' If your speech is altered by in-game drinks, you are not permitted to speak in public channels.

'''Profanity.''' Profanity or strong language is permitted when used to express emotion or opinion about a situation, but not when directed at or used to insult another person.

'''Language.''' Communication must be conducted in English on all network platforms. Other languages may be used incidentally (i.e. a message sign-off) when accompanied by an English translation.

'''Ask Channel.''' You may only use '''/ask''' to ask or answer questions in good faith.

'''Recording VCs.''' You '''must''' only use the #➕ | Create VC channel on our [//discord.gg/democracy Discord] when you are streaming or recording.
* You must inform or clearly advertise to people who join your voice channel that you are recording.
'''Network Platforms.''' Our platforms are split into different categories for the purpose of moderation
{| class="wikitable"
|+Categories of platforms
!'''Type'''
!'''Managed by'''
!'''Moderated by'''
!'''Registration required?'''
!'''Responsibilities'''
!'''Limitations'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|'''Official'''
|Network (staff). If a Government platform → managed by Government but still reported to staff
|Staff or Government
|No
|Must comply with network rules
|Fully integrated with network
|Can be Government-managed but still Staff-moderated
|-
|'''Affiliate'''
|Private players. Associated with Network (e.g. businesses, political parties)
|Staff and Individuals
(Staff moderation is relaxed)
|No
|Must comply with network rules. Owners must remove banned players. Must require [[verification]] through Server bot. Must align with network values/responsibilities
|Can advertise on official and other affiliate platforms
|Considered part of Network ecosystem
|-
|'''Non-affiliated'''
|Private players. Not associated with Network
|Individuals (Staff only moderate if blatantly necessary)
|No
|None
|'''Cannot''' '''be advertised''' to network players or share on affiliate/official platforms
|Fully separate from Network
|-
|'''Private conversations'''
|Individuals
|Individuals (Staff only moderate if blatantly necessary)
|No
|None
|Not generally moderated
|Government '''cannot penalise''' players for refusing to provide private messages
|}


=== 3. Advertising ===
'''Gambling.''' You must not advertise player-run gambling in-game or anywhere on our Official and Affiliate platforms, including through the usage of in-game items.

'''Non-affiliated Platforms.''' You must not advertise non-affiliated platforms to network players for any reason.

'''Discouragement.''' You must not actively encourage other players onto other major games where it would decrease their engagement in the network (excluding minor team/individual games like Discord games, Among Us, Jackbox).

'''Poaching.''' Non-affiliated platforms and Minecraft networks are not allowed to be advertised anywhere.

=== 4. Property ===
'''Lockable Items.''' You may not use lockable items (e.g. doors, buttons, etc.) to protect '''whole or partial structures'''
* It is acceptable to lock barrels, doors, etc for normal gameplay purposes
'''Griefing.''' You may not destroy, obstruct, or otherwise disturb property that you do not own, '''unless it is in the Wilderness/End/Nether.'''

'''Griefing.''' Lava casting and flooding is not permitted '''anywhere.'''

=== 5. Lag Prevention ===
'''Redstone Clocks.''' Redstone clocks are not permitted in any builds. There must be a player interaction to activate the redstone circuit on each occurrence.

'''Automation.''' All farms must either be manual or '''semi'''-automatic and are required to have player interactions.

'''Entities.''' You must avoid using excessive tile entities (chests, hoppers, item frames) or regular entities (mobs) in builds and designated spaces.
* Item frames must only be used to display '''non-vanilla''' items. This applies especially for ChestShops
=== 6. Fair Play ===
'''Gambling Services.''' Participating in, promoting, or facilitating gambling services is prohibited.
* Arcade and casino games are permitted when exclusively in-game or on Discord using in-server currency or items. Any usage of real-world currency or external gambling websites is strictly prohibited.
'''Permissions.''' Permissions must be used strictly for the reasons you told you can have them for
* Many Government jobs contain additional features or access. It is your responsibility to use them responsibly and only for appropriate reasons
* Chatter directly inside government announcement channels are strictly prohibited
'''Client Modifications.''' You are allowed to use client modifications from our [[Client Modifications]] '''only'''
* Any proceeds from x-ray texture packs will be confiscated
Any methods to avoid being kicked for being away-from-keyboard that is not genuine gameplay is not allowed

'''Exploitation.''' Any form of exploitation is not permitted for any reason
* This includes abusing bugs in network features
* This includes any form of attempting to breach, exploit, scan, or otherwise gain access to systems, bots, accounts, or data without permission
'''Alternative Accounts.''' You can only play on this network with one Minecraft account across all network platforms
* Any activities that occur on this account are your responsibility
'''Currency.''' Business entities cannot transact in '''real-world currency'''

'''Compromised Accounts.''' If your account is compromised, report it! We will try to help you out, and keep the account banned until you regain access to it.

[[File:Bystanders.png|Rules and Laws - Let’s avoid Bystanders]]

=== Issuing Punishments ===
Punishments are not linear, and depend heavily on the circumstances of each contravention of the rules.

This means the following factors typically get considered prior to issuing a punishment:

* '''Severity''' of the contravention - how serious the behaviour was and its impact
* '''Intent -''' whether the action was deliberate, negligent, or accidental
* '''Context''' - what was happening at the time, including any provocation or misunderstandings
* '''Player history -''' any previous warnings, notes, or prior contraventions
* '''Attitude and cooperation''' - whether the player was honest, respectful, or attempted to evade responsibility
* '''Impact''' - whether other players or backend systems were affected, and to what extent
* '''Mitigating or aggravating factors''' - anything that reasonably reduces or increases culpability
** e.g., attempts to fix the issue vs. attempts to conceal it
* '''Behavioural patterns''' - whether there is recurring misconduct, ongoing negativity, or persistent disruptive behaviour
** This is not to be confused with player standing, only the player’s conduct and documented history may be considered

Where it is possible and reasonable to do so, we try to enforce '''punishment parity.'''

* e.g. if you are warned on our network's Discord platforms, you may be warned in-game as well
See: [[Issuing Punishments]]

=== Types of Punishments ===

==== Short Deport (<4 Months) ====
* Politically: Considered incapacitated from jobs and offices held (not auto removed).
* Legally: May retain legal representation or represent themselves in the courts.
* Assets remain unless otherwise specified by staff, courts, or law.
* May remain in affiliate or unofficial platforms.

==== Long Deport (4> Months) ====
* Politically: Considered incapacitated from jobs and offices held (auto removed).
* Legally: May not retain legal representation or represent themselves in the courts (public defence may represent procedure, not the individual).
* Cannot have their assets distributed per their wishes, and are instead subject to staff, courts, and or the law.
* Must be removed from all official/affiliated platforms.
* Considered 'Permanently Deported' under current legislation. Exception: Alts are issued a permanent long deport.

==== Ban (Permanent) ====

*Mirrors long deport provisions.

== Network Rule Changes ==

Network Rules exist as a shared standard across the network.

Network Rules may be amended without prior notice by Staff.

Server Governments may initiate changes to Network Rules through their respective legislative processes. Proposed changes must be ratified by all recognised Network Governments before coming into force.

== Conclusion ==

Our rules are here to foster safe and inclusive gameplay, accordingly Staff have absolute discretion on how to enforce rules as they see fit.

Rules

2026-07-15T08:38:37Z

End:

<div style="width:100%; text-align:center;">
[[File:Rules_and_Laws_Enforcement.png|100%|Rules and Laws - Who enforces what?]]
</div>

Moderation is an important aspect of keeping our network a welcome and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy. Below, we’ve included some guidelines that apply on all Minecraft Cities Network platforms.

Staff maintain full discretion in their enforcement of rules and general moderation.

Feel free to ask questions on {{DCDiscord|our Discord server}}<nowiki /> if you have any questions or concerns.

{{Note|type=info|text=
Respect the spirit of the rules. These rules are here to protect you - not for us to come after you! 

You will never be punished for raising a concern regarding rules, regardless of whether it is about yourself or others. 

Something may not be explicitly defined here, that doesn’t necessary make it okay. If you have to consider whether it is allowed, ask!
}}

=== 1. Respect ===
'''Harassment.''' Harassment is any targeted, unwelcome behaviour that seeks to intimidate, threaten, repeatedly disturb, humiliate, or otherwise negatively impact another person's ability to participate in the network. Harassment may consist of a single severe incident or repeated conduct over time.

Any form of harassment or discrimination, such as: racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, antisemitism, stalking, and bigotry are not acceptable ever.

Examples of harassment include:

* Targeting a player or group of players through means of stalking, destruction of property or killings.

*Politicising staff actions, for the sake of roleplay or otherwise, is strictly prohibited. There must be an undeniable separation between staffing and state and this is heavily policed. Our Staff members are players who, in their own time, volunteer to help.
*Repeatedly attempting to communicate with a player or groups of after they have explicitly expressed they do not wish to communicate with you.
*Any other acts which in either frequency or act causes loss of enjoyment of the network on the basis of being an individual, or group, beyond conventional gameplay mechanics (i.e. politicking and running campaign ads against parties etc is still acceptable behaviour.
'''Controversial Topics.''' Discussions about controversial topics such as real world politics and world religion are not permitted in public channels.

'''Impersonation.''' You are not allowed to impersonate, mimic, or create malicious doctored images of other players or staff members in a manner intended to deceive, manipulate, gain trust, evade accountability, or cause harm. This rule does not apply to legitimate roleplay interactions conducted within the boundaries of gameplay.

'''Support Tickets.''' Tickets must be used for assistance purposes only.

'''Honesty.''' Always be truthful when interacting with staff. We rely on your honest recount alongside our evidence to keep our community safe. Trying to lie or misrepresent facts intentionally may result in additional disciplinary actions.

'''Appropriate Content.''' All content on this network must be appropriate for minors. This includes all skins, language, and actions on all our platforms.

'''Artificial Intelligence.''' Players may not post, share, or disseminate content '''substantially''' generated by artificial intelligence on all our official and affiliate platforms.

=== 2. Chat ===
'''Spam.''' Please do not excessively repeat phrases, use profanity, and/or capital letters in your messages.

'''Impairment.''' If your speech is altered by in-game drinks, you are not permitted to speak in public channels.

'''Profanity.''' Profanity or strong language is permitted when used to express emotion or opinion about a situation, but not when directed at or used to insult another person.

'''Language.''' Communication must be conducted in English on all network platforms. Other languages may be used incidentally (i.e. a message sign-off) when accompanied by an English translation.

'''Ask Channel.''' You may only use '''/ask''' to ask or answer questions in good faith.

'''Recording VCs.''' You '''must''' only use the #➕ | Create VC channel on our [//discord.gg/democracy Discord] when you are streaming or recording.
* You must inform or clearly advertise to people who join your voice channel that you are recording.
'''Network Platforms.''' Our platforms are split into different categories for the purpose of moderation
{| class="wikitable"
|+Categories of platforms
!'''Type'''
!'''Managed by'''
!'''Moderated by'''
!'''Registration required?'''
!'''Responsibilities'''
!'''Limitations'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|'''Official'''
|Network (staff). If a Government platform → managed by Government but still reported to staff
|Staff or Government
|No
|Must comply with network rules
|Fully integrated with network
|Can be Government-managed but still Staff-moderated
|-
|'''Affiliate'''
|Private players. Associated with Network (e.g. businesses, political parties)
|Staff and Individuals
(Staff moderation is relaxed)
|No
|Must comply with network rules. Owners must remove banned players. Must require [[verification]] through Server bot. Must align with network values/responsibilities
|Can advertise on official and other affiliate platforms
|Considered part of Network ecosystem
|-
|'''Non-affiliated'''
|Private players. Not associated with Network
|Individuals (Staff only moderate if blatantly necessary)
|No
|None
|'''Cannot''' '''be advertised''' to network players or share on affiliate/official platforms
|Fully separate from Network
|-
|'''Private conversations'''
|Individuals
|Individuals (Staff only moderate if blatantly necessary)
|No
|None
|Not generally moderated
|Government '''cannot penalise''' players for refusing to provide private messages
|}


=== 3. Advertising ===
'''Gambling.''' You must not advertise player-run gambling in-game or anywhere on our Official and Affiliate platforms, including through the usage of in-game items.

'''Non-affiliated Platforms.''' You must not advertise non-affiliated platforms to network players for any reason.

'''Discouragement.''' You must not actively encourage other players onto other major games where it would decrease their engagement in the network (excluding minor team/individual games like Discord games, Among Us, Jackbox).

'''Poaching.''' Non-affiliated platforms and Minecraft networks are not allowed to be advertised anywhere.

=== 4. Property ===
'''Lockable Items.''' You may not use lockable items (e.g. doors, buttons, etc.) to protect '''whole or partial structures'''
* It is acceptable to lock barrels, doors, etc for normal gameplay purposes
'''Griefing.''' You may not destroy, obstruct, or otherwise disturb property that you do not own, '''unless it is in the Wilderness/End/Nether.'''

'''Griefing.''' Lava casting and flooding is not permitted '''anywhere.'''

=== 5. Lag Prevention ===
'''Redstone Clocks.''' Redstone clocks are not permitted in any builds. There must be a player interaction to activate the redstone circuit on each occurrence.

'''Automation.''' All farms must either be manual or '''semi'''-automatic and are required to have player interactions.

'''Entities.''' You must avoid using excessive tile entities (chests, hoppers, item frames) or regular entities (mobs) in builds and designated spaces.
* Item frames must only be used to display '''non-vanilla''' items. This applies especially for ChestShops
=== 6. Fair Play ===
'''Gambling Services.''' Participating in, promoting, or facilitating gambling services is prohibited.
* Arcade and casino games are permitted when exclusively in-game or on Discord using in-server currency or items. Any usage of real-world currency or external gambling websites is strictly prohibited.
'''Permissions.''' Permissions must be used strictly for the reasons you told you can have them for
* Many Government jobs contain additional features or access. It is your responsibility to use them responsibly and only for appropriate reasons
* Chatter directly inside government announcement channels are strictly prohibited
'''Client Modifications.''' You are allowed to use client modifications from our [[Client Modifications]] '''only'''
* Any proceeds from x-ray texture packs will be confiscated
Any methods to avoid being kicked for being away-from-keyboard that is not genuine gameplay is not allowed

'''Exploitation.''' Any form of exploitation is not permitted for any reason
* This includes abusing bugs in network features
* This includes any form of attempting to breach, exploit, scan, or otherwise gain access to systems, bots, accounts, or data without permission
'''Alternative Accounts.''' You can only play on this network with one Minecraft account across all network platforms
* Any activities that occur on this account are your responsibility
'''Currency.''' Business entities cannot transact in '''real-world currency'''

'''Compromised Accounts.''' If your account is compromised, report it! We will try to help you out, and keep the account banned until you regain access to it.

[[File:Bystanders.png|Rules and Laws - Let’s avoid Bystanders]]

=== Issuing Punishments ===
Punishments are not linear, and depend heavily on the circumstances of each contravention of the rules.

This means the following factors typically get considered prior to issuing a punishment:

* '''Severity''' of the contravention - how serious the behaviour was and its impact
* '''Intent -''' whether the action was deliberate, negligent, or accidental
* '''Context''' - what was happening at the time, including any provocation or misunderstandings
* '''Player history -''' any previous warnings, notes, or prior contraventions
* '''Attitude and cooperation''' - whether the player was honest, respectful, or attempted to evade responsibility
* '''Impact''' - whether other players or backend systems were affected, and to what extent
* '''Mitigating or aggravating factors''' - anything that reasonably reduces or increases culpability
** e.g., attempts to fix the issue vs. attempts to conceal it
* '''Behavioural patterns''' - whether there is recurring misconduct, ongoing negativity, or persistent disruptive behaviour
** This is not to be confused with player standing, only the player’s conduct and documented history may be considered

Where it is possible and reasonable to do so, we try to enforce '''punishment parity.'''

* e.g. if you are warned on our network's Discord platforms, you may be warned in-game as well
See: [[Issuing Punishments]]

=== Types of Punishments ===

==== Short Deport (<4 Months) ====
* Politically: Considered incapacitated from jobs and offices held (not auto removed).
* Legally: May retain legal representation or represent themselves in the courts.
* Assets remain unless otherwise specified by staff, courts, or law.
* May remain in affiliate or unofficial platforms.

==== Long Deport (4> Months) ====
* Politically: Considered incapacitated from jobs and offices held (auto removed).
* Legally: May not retain legal representation or represent themselves in the courts (public defence may represent procedure, not the individual).
* Cannot have their assets distributed per their wishes, and are instead subject to staff, courts, and or the law.
* Must be removed from all official/affiliated platforms.
* Considered 'Permanently Deported' under current legislation. Exception: Alts are issued a permanent long deport.

==== Ban (Permanent) ====

*Mirrors long deport provisions.

== Network Rule Changes ==

Network Rules exist as a shared standard across the network.

Network Rules may be amended without prior notice by Staff.

Server Governments may initiate changes to Network Rules through their respective legislative processes. Proposed changes must be ratified by all recognised Network Governments before coming into force.

== Conclusion ==

Our rules are here to foster safe and inclusive gameplay, accordingly Staff have absolute discretion on how to enforce rules as they see fit.

Rules

2026-07-12T13:20:07Z

End:

[[File:Rules_and_Laws_Enforcement.png|thumb|500px|Rules and Laws - Who enforces what?]]
Moderation is an important aspect of keeping our network a welcome and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy. Below, we’ve included some guidelines that apply on all Minecraft Cities Network platforms.

Staff maintain full discretion in their enforcement of rules and general moderation.

Feel free to ask questions on [https://discord.gg/AsC7GcRtf4 Discord Server] if you have any questions or concerns.

{{Note|type=info|text=Respect the spirit of the rules. These rules are here to protect you - not for us to come after you! You will never be punished for raising a concern regarding rules, regardless of whether it is about yourself or others. 
Something may not be explicitly defined here, that doesn’t necessary make it okay. If you have to consider whether it is allowed, ask!}}
=== 1. Respect ===
'''Harassment.''' Harassment is any targeted, unwelcome behaviour that seeks to intimidate, threaten, repeatedly disturb, humiliate, or otherwise negatively impact another person's ability to participate in the network. Harassment may consist of a single severe incident or repeated conduct over time.

Any form of harassment or discrimination, such as: racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, antisemitism, stalking, and bigotry are not acceptable ever.

Examples of harassment include:

* Targeting a player or group of players through means of stalking, destruction of property or killings.

*Politicising staff actions, for the sake of roleplay or otherwise, is strictly prohibited. There must be an undeniable separation between staffing and state and this is heavily policed. Our Staff members are players who, in their own time, volunteer to help.
*Repeatedly attempting to communicate with a player or groups of after they have explicitly expressed they do not wish to communicate with you.
*Any other acts which in either frequency or act causes loss of enjoyment of the network on the basis of being an individual, or group, beyond conventional gameplay mechanics (i.e. politicking and running campaign ads against parties etc is still acceptable behaviour.
'''Controversial Topics.''' Discussions about controversial topics such as real world politics and world religion are not permitted in public channels.

'''Impersonation.''' You are not allowed to impersonate, mimic, or create malicious doctored images of other players or staff members in a manner intended to deceive, manipulate, gain trust, evade accountability, or cause harm. This rule does not apply to legitimate roleplay interactions conducted within the boundaries of gameplay.

'''Support Tickets.''' Tickets must be used for assistance purposes only.

'''Honesty.''' Always be truthful when interacting with staff. We rely on your honest recount alongside our evidence to keep our community safe. Trying to lie or misrepresent facts intentionally may result in additional disciplinary actions.

'''Appropriate Content.''' All content on this network must be appropriate for minors. This includes all skins, language, and actions on all our platforms.

'''Artificial Intelligence.''' Players may not post, share, or disseminate content '''substantially''' generated by artificial intelligence on all our official and affiliate platforms.

=== 2. Chat ===
'''Spam.''' Please do not excessively repeat phrases, use profanity, and/or capital letters in your messages.

'''Impairment.''' If your speech is altered by in-game drinks, you are not permitted to speak in public channels.

'''Profanity.''' Profanity or strong language is permitted when used to express emotion or opinion about a situation, but not when directed at or used to insult another person.

'''Language.''' Communication must be conducted in English on all network platforms. Other languages may be used incidentally (i.e. a message sign-off) when accompanied by an English translation.

'''Ask Channel.''' You may only use '''/ask''' to ask or answer questions in good faith.

'''Recording VCs.''' You '''must''' only use the #➕ | Create VC channel on our [//discord.gg/democracy Discord] when you are streaming or recording.
* You must inform or clearly advertise to people who join your voice channel that you are recording.
'''Network Platforms.''' Our platforms are split into different categories for the purpose of moderation
{| class="wikitable"
|+Categories of platforms
!'''Type'''
!'''Managed by'''
!'''Moderated by'''
!'''Registration required?'''
!'''Responsibilities'''
!'''Limitations'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|'''Official'''
|Network (staff). If a Government platform → managed by Government but still reported to staff
|Staff or Government
|No
|Must comply with network rules
|Fully integrated with network
|Can be Government-managed but still Staff-moderated
|-
|'''Affiliate'''
|Private players. Associated with Network (e.g. businesses, political parties)
|Staff and Individuals
(Staff moderation is relaxed)
|No
|Must comply with network rules. Owners must remove banned players. Must require [[verification]] through Server bot. Must align with network values/responsibilities
|Can advertise on official and other affiliate platforms
|Considered part of Network ecosystem
|-
|'''Non-affiliated'''
|Private players. Not associated with Network
|Individuals (Staff only moderate if blatantly necessary)
|No
|None
|'''Cannot''' '''be advertised''' to network players or share on affiliate/official platforms
|Fully separate from Network
|-
|'''Private conversations'''
|Individuals
|Individuals (Staff only moderate if blatantly necessary)
|No
|None
|Not generally moderated
|Government '''cannot penalise''' players for refusing to provide private messages
|}


=== 3. Advertising ===
'''Gambling.''' You must not advertise player-run gambling in-game or anywhere on our Official and Affiliate platforms, including through the usage of in-game items.

'''Non-affiliated Platforms.''' You must not advertise non-affiliated platforms to network players for any reason.

'''Discouragement.''' You must not actively encourage other players onto other major games where it would decrease their engagement in the network (excluding minor team/individual games like Discord games, Among Us, Jackbox).

'''Poaching.''' Non-affiliated platforms and Minecraft networks are not allowed to be advertised anywhere.

=== 4. Property ===
'''Lockable Items.''' You may not use lockable items (e.g. doors, buttons, etc.) to protect '''whole or partial structures'''
* It is acceptable to lock barrels, doors, etc for normal gameplay purposes
'''Griefing.''' You may not destroy, obstruct, or otherwise disturb property that you do not own, '''unless it is in the Wilderness/End/Nether.'''

'''Griefing.''' Lava casting and flooding is not permitted '''anywhere.'''

=== 5. Lag Prevention ===
'''Redstone Clocks.''' Redstone clocks are not permitted in any builds. There must be a player interaction to activate the redstone circuit on each occurrence.

'''Automation.''' All farms must either be manual or '''semi'''-automatic and are required to have player interactions.

'''Entities.''' You must avoid using excessive tile entities (chests, hoppers, item frames) or regular entities (mobs) in builds and designated spaces.
* Item frames must only be used to display '''non-vanilla''' items. This applies especially for ChestShops
=== 6. Fair Play ===
'''Gambling Services.''' Participating in, promoting, or facilitating gambling services is prohibited.
* Arcade and casino games are permitted when exclusively in-game or on Discord using in-server currency or items. Any usage of real-world currency or external gambling websites is strictly prohibited.
'''Permissions.''' Permissions must be used strictly for the reasons you told you can have them for
* Many Government jobs contain additional features or access. It is your responsibility to use them responsibly and only for appropriate reasons
* Chatter directly inside government announcement channels are strictly prohibited
'''Client Modifications.''' You are allowed to use client modifications from our [[Client Modifications]] '''only'''
* Any proceeds from x-ray texture packs will be confiscated
Any methods to avoid being kicked for being away-from-keyboard that is not genuine gameplay is not allowed

'''Exploitation.''' Any form of exploitation is not permitted for any reason
* This includes abusing bugs in network features
* This includes any form of attempting to breach, exploit, scan, or otherwise gain access to systems, bots, accounts, or data without permission
'''Alternative Accounts.''' You can only play on this network with one Minecraft account across all network platforms
* Any activities that occur on this account are your responsibility
'''Currency.''' Business entities cannot transact in '''real-world currency'''

'''Compromised Accounts.''' If your account is compromised, report it! We will try to help you out, and keep the account banned until you regain access to it.

[[File:Bystanders.png|Rules and Laws - Let’s avoid Bystanders]]

=== Issuing Punishments ===
Punishments are not linear, and depend heavily on the circumstances of each contravention of the rules.

This means the following factors typically get considered prior to issuing a punishment:

* '''Severity''' of the contravention - how serious the behaviour was and its impact
* '''Intent -''' whether the action was deliberate, negligent, or accidental
* '''Context''' - what was happening at the time, including any provocation or misunderstandings
* '''Player history -''' any previous warnings, notes, or prior contraventions
* '''Attitude and cooperation''' - whether the player was honest, respectful, or attempted to evade responsibility
* '''Impact''' - whether other players or backend systems were affected, and to what extent
* '''Mitigating or aggravating factors''' - anything that reasonably reduces or increases culpability
** e.g., attempts to fix the issue vs. attempts to conceal it
* '''Behavioural patterns''' - whether there is recurring misconduct, ongoing negativity, or persistent disruptive behaviour
** This is not to be confused with player standing, only the player’s conduct and documented history may be considered

Where it is possible and reasonable to do so, we try to enforce '''punishment parity.'''

* e.g. if you are warned on our network's Discord platforms, you may be warned in-game as well
See: [[Issuing Punishments]]

=== Types of Punishments ===

==== Short Deport (<4 Months) ====
* Politically: Considered incapacitated from jobs and offices held (not auto removed).
* Legally: May retain legal representation or represent themselves in the courts.
* Assets remain unless otherwise specified by staff, courts, or law.
* May remain in affiliate or unofficial platforms.

==== Long Deport (4> Months) ====
* Politically: Considered incapacitated from jobs and offices held (auto removed).
* Legally: May not retain legal representation or represent themselves in the courts (public defence may represent procedure, not the individual).
* Cannot have their assets distributed per their wishes, and are instead subject to staff, courts, and or the law.
* Must be removed from all official/affiliated platforms.
* Considered 'Permanently Deported' under current legislation. Exception: Alts are issued a permanent long deport.

==== Ban (Permanent) ====

*Mirrors long deport provisions.

At the end of the day, our rules are here to foster safe and inclusive gameplay, accordingly Staff have discretion on how to enforce rules as they see fit.

Rules

2026-06-15T12:17:29Z

End:

[[File:Rules_and_Laws_Enforcement.png|thumb|500px|Rules and Laws - Who enforces what?]]
Moderation is an important aspect of keeping our network a welcome and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy. Below, we’ve included some guidelines that apply on all Minecraft Cities Network platforms.

Staff maintain full discretion in their enforcement of rules and general moderation.

Feel free to ask questions on {{DCDiscord|our Discord server}}<nowiki /> if you have any questions or concerns.

{{Note|type=info|text=Respect the spirit of the rules. These rules are here to protect you - not for us to come after you! You will never be punished for raising a concern regarding rules, regardless of whether it is about yourself or others. 
Something may not be explicitly defined here, that doesn’t necessary make it okay. If you have to consider whether it is allowed, ask!}}
=== 1. Respect ===

* Any form of harassment or discrimination, including (but not limited to): racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, antisemitism, stalking, and bigotry are not acceptable ever.
** Our Staff members are players who, in their own time, volunteer to help. Politicizing staff actions, for the sake of roleplay or otherwise, is strictly prohibited. There must be an undeniable separation between staffing and state and this is heavily policed.
** Examples of harassment include (but is not limited to):
*** Targeting a player or group of players through means of stalking, destruction of property or killings.
*** Repeatedly attempting to communicate with a player or groups of after they have explicitly expressed they do not wish to communicate with you.
*** Any other acts which in either frequency or act causes loss of enjoyment of the network on the basis of being an individual, or group, beyond conventional gameplay mechanics (i.e. politicking and running campaign ads against parties etc is still acceptable behaviour.)
* Discussions about controversial topics such as real world politics and world religion are not permitted in public channels.
* You are not allowed to impersonate, mimic, or make malicious doctored images of other players/staff members.
* Tickets must be used for assistance purposes only.
** Be truthful always. We rely on your honest recount alongside our evidence to keep our community safe.
** Trying to lie or misrepresent facts '''intentionally''' may result in additional disciplinary actions.
* All content on this network must be appropriate for minors. This includes all skins, language, and actions on all our platforms.

=== 2. Chat ===

* Please do not excessively repeat phrases, use profanity, and/or capital letters in your messages.
* Profanity or strong language is permitted when used to express emotion or opinion about a situation, but not when directed at or used to insult another person.
* You are not permitted to communicate in '''any''' other languages than English in public channels.
* If your speech is altered by in-game drinks, you are not permitted to speak in public channels.
* You may only use '''/ask''' to ask or answer questions in good faith.
* You '''must''' use the #➕ | Create VC channel on our [//discord.gg/democracy Discord] when you are streaming or recording.
** Inform people who join your voice channel that you are recording.
* Platforms, such as Discord servers, are split into different categories for the purpose of moderation
{| class="wikitable"
|+Categories of platforms
!'''Type'''
!'''Managed by'''
!'''Moderated by'''
!'''Registration required?'''
!'''Responsibilities'''
!'''Limitations'''
!'''Notes'''
|-
|'''Official'''
|Network (staff). If a Government platform → managed by Government but still reported to staff
|Staff or Government
|No
|Must comply with network rules
|Fully integrated with network
|Can be Government-managed but still Staff-moderated
|-
|'''Affiliate'''
|Private players. Associated with Network (e.g. businesses, political parties)
|Staff and Individuals
(Staff moderation is relaxed)
|No
|Must comply with network rules. Owners must remove banned players. Must require [[verification]] through Server bot. Must align with network values/responsibilities
|Can advertise on official and other affiliate platforms
|Considered part of Network ecosystem
|-
|'''Non-affiliated'''
|Private players. Not associated with Network
|Individuals (Staff only moderate if blatantly necessary)
|No
|None
|'''Cannot''' '''be advertised''' to network players or share on affiliate/official platforms
|Fully separate from Network
|-
|'''Private conversations'''
|Individuals
|Individuals (Staff only moderate if blatantly necessary)
|No
|None
|Not generally moderated
|Government '''cannot penalise''' players for refusing to provide private messages
|}


=== 3. Advertising ===

* '''/ad''' is to be used strictly for advertising purposes only. This includes political campaigning and promoting goods and services.
** You must not advertise player-run gambling via <code>/ad</code> or anywhere on our official Discord server
* You must not advertise non-affiliated platforms to network players for any reason
* You must not actively encourage other players onto other major games where it would decrease their engagement in the network (excluding minor team/individual games like Discord games, Among Us, Jackbox)
* Non-affiliated platforms and Minecraft networks that are not allowed to be advertised anywhere
=== 4. Property ===

* Lava casting and flooding is not permitted '''anywhere.'''
* You may not use lockable items (e.g., doors, buttons, etc.) to protect '''whole or partial structures'''
** It is acceptable to lock barrels, doors, etc for normal gameplay purposes
* You may not destroy, obstruct, or otherwise disturb property that you do not own, '''unless it is in the Wilderness''''''/End/Nether'''

=== 5. Lag Prevention ===

* Redstone clocks are not permitted in any builds. There must be a player interaction to activate the redstone circuit on each occurrence.
* All farms must either be manual or '''semi'''-automatic and are required to have player interactions.
* You must avoid using excessive tile entities (chests, hoppers, item frames) or regular entities (mobs) in builds and designated spaces.
** Item frames must only be used to display '''non-vanilla''' items. This applies especially for ChestShops
=== 6. Fair Play ===

* Participating in, advertising, promoting, or facilitating gambling services is prohibited. This prohibition does not apply to player-run arcade or casino games conducted exclusively within the game or on Discord and not involving real-world currency or external gambling services.
* Permissions must be used strictly for the reasons you told you can have them for
** Many Government jobs contain additional features or access. It is your responsibility to use them responsibly and only for appropriate reasons
** Chatter directly inside government announcement channels are strictly prohibited
* You are allowed to use client modifications from our [[Client Modifications]] '''only'''
** Any proceeds from x-ray texture packs will be confiscated
* Any methods to avoid being kicked for being away-from-keyboard that is not genuine gameplay is not allowed
* Any form of exploitation is not permitted for any reason
** This includes abusing bugs in network features
** This includes any form of attempting to breach, exploit, scan, or otherwise gain access to systems, bots, accounts, or data without permission
* You can only play on this network with one Minecraft account across all network platforms
** Any activities that occur on this account are your responsibility
* Business entities cannot transact in '''real-world currency'''
* If your account is compromised, report it! We will try to help you out, and keep the account banned until you regain access to it
[[File:Bystanders.png|Rules and Laws - Let’s avoid Bystanders]]

=== Issuing Punishments ===
Punishments are not linear, and depend heavily on the circumstances of each contravention of the rules.

This means the following factors typically get considered prior to issuing a punishment:

* '''Severity''' of the contravention - how serious the behaviour was and its impact
* '''Intent -''' whether the action was deliberate, negligent, or accidental
* '''Context''' - what was happening at the time, including any provocation or misunderstandings
* '''Player history -''' any previous warnings, notes, or prior contraventions
* '''Attitude and cooperation''' - whether the player was honest, respectful, or attempted to evade responsibility
* '''Impact''' - whether other players or backend systems were affected, and to what extent
* '''Mitigating or aggravating factors''' - anything that reasonably reduces or increases culpability
** e.g., attempts to fix the issue vs. attempts to conceal it
* '''Behavioural patterns''' - whether there is recurring misconduct, ongoing negativity, or persistent disruptive behaviour
** This is not to be confused with player standing, only the player’s conduct and documented history may be considered

Where it is possible and reasonable to do so, we try to enforce '''punishment parity.'''

* e.g. if you are warned on our network's Discord platforms, you may be warned in-game as well

=== Types of Punishments ===

==== Short Deport ====
* Politically: Considered incapacitated from jobs and offices held (not auto removed).
* Legally: May retain legal representation or represent themselves in the courts.
* Assets remain unless otherwise specified by staff, courts, or law.
* May remain in affiliate or unofficial platforms.

==== Long Deport ====
* Politically: Considered incapacitated from jobs and offices held (auto removed).
* Legally: May not retain legal representation or represent themselves in the courts (public defence may represent procedure, not the individual).
* Cannot have their assets distributed per their wishes, and are instead subject to staff, courts, and or the law.
* Must be removed from all official/affiliated platforms.
* Considered 'Permanently Deported' under current legislation.

==== Ban ====

*Mirrors long deport provisions.

At the end of the day, our rules are here to foster safe and inclusive gameplay, accordingly Staff have discretion on how to enforce rules as they see fit.

Staff Intent

2025-05-10T15:13:00Z

End:

This thread outlines the ownership intent for StateCraft. It serves as a foundational document to inform owner decisions, including vetoes, and provides guidance to lawmakers and players in leadership positions. While player-led governance is central, server ownership retains the responsibility of safeguarding the core vision of the network.

=== Our Vision ===
StateCraft is a parliamentary City Roleplay server with a focus on political realism, aesthetics, and community inclusion.

Our vision is to foster a dynamic, politically driven roleplay experience that balances realism and unpredictability while preserving the server’s heritage.

====== Preservation of Aesthetic ======
StateCraft places a high value on visual cohesion and realism. To preserve the original intent of the Alexandria map:

====== Urban Areas: ======
Development should remain concentrated within the City of New Hamilton. Rural urban centers (towns) are not an intended component of the map and political system.

====== Natural Landscape: ======
Mountains, rivers, and forests surrounding urban areas are integral to the world’s visual appeal. These should be preserved, as changes over time will degrade these natural features.

=== Preservation of Parliamentary Democracy ===
While players are free to develop government systems and legislation, the following principles guide the server’s democratic framework:

====== Integrity of Institutions: ======
Power should not be concentrated in any one branch, and checks and balances must be respected through responsible government, separation of judicial authority, and adherence to democratic conventions.

====== System of Government: ======
StateCraft should operate as a parliamentary democracy inspired by and resembling the Westminster model. This includes a ceremonial Head of State, a Prime Minister drawn from the elected Parliament who commands confidence, and a Cabinet collectively responsible to Parliament. Regular elections and a multi-party system are essential to ensure a government accountable to its citizens.

====== Intent of Roleplay: ======
The aim is not to simulate anarchy or technocracy, but to model a functioning parliamentary state. Reforms or decisions that fundamentally compromise this framework may be vetoed if they conflict with the network's core roleplay intent.

Staff Intent

2025-05-10T15:12:16Z

End:

This thread outlines the ownership intent for StateCraft. It serves as a foundational document to inform owner decisions, including vetoes, and provides guidance to lawmakers and players in leadership positions. While player-led governance is central, server ownership retains the responsibility of safeguarding the core vision of the network.

=== Our Vision ===
StateCraft is a parliamentary City Roleplay server with a focus on political realism, aesthetics, and community inclusion.

Our vision is to foster a dynamic, politically driven roleplay experience that balances realism and unpredictability while preserving the server’s heritage.

====== Preservation of Aesthetic ======
StateCraft places a high value on visual cohesion and realism. To preserve the original intent of the Alexandria map:

====== Urban Areas: ======
Development should remain concentrated within the City of New Hamilton. Rural urban centers (towns) are not an intended component of the map and political system.

====== Natural Landscape: ======
Mountains, rivers, and forests surrounding urban areas are integral to the world’s visual appeal. These should be preserved, as changes over time will degrade these natural features.

=== Preservation of Parliamentary Democracy ===
While players are free to develop government systems and legislation, the following principles guide the server’s democratic framework:

====== Integrity of Institutions: ======
Power should not be concentrated in any one branch, and checks and balances must be respected through responsible government, separation of judicial authority, and adherence to democratic conventions.

====== System of Government: ======
StateCraft should operate as a parliamentary democracy inspired by the Westminster model. This includes a ceremonial Head of State, a Prime Minister drawn from the elected Parliament who commands confidence, and a Cabinet collectively responsible to Parliament. Regular elections and a multi-party system are essential to ensure a government accountable to its citizens.

====== Intent of Roleplay: ======
The aim is not to simulate anarchy or technocracy, but to model a functioning parliamentary state. Reforms or decisions that fundamentally compromise this framework may be vetoed if they conflict with the network's core roleplay intent.

Staff Intent

2025-05-10T15:11:35Z

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This thread outlines the ownership intent for StateCraft. It serves as a foundational document to inform owner decisions, including vetoes, and provides guidance to lawmakers and players in leadership positions. While player-led governance is central, server ownership retains the responsibility of safeguarding the core vision of the network.

=== Our Vision ===
StateCraft is a parliamentary City Roleplay server with a focus on political realism, aesthetics, and community inclusion.

Our vision is to foster a dynamic, politically driven roleplay experience that balances realism and unpredictability while preserving the server’s heritage.

====== Preservation of Aesthetic ======
StateCraft places a high value on visual cohesion and realism. To preserve the original intent of the Alexandria map:

====== Urban Areas: ======
Development should remain concentrated within the City of New Hamilton. Rural urban centers are not an intended component of the map and political system.

====== Natural Landscape: ======
Mountains, rivers, and forests surrounding urban areas are integral to the world’s visual appeal. These should be preserved, as changes over time will degrade these natural features.

=== Preservation of Parliamentary Democracy ===
While players are free to develop government systems and legislation, the following principles guide the server’s democratic framework:

====== Integrity of Institutions: ======
Power should not be concentrated in any one branch, and checks and balances must be respected through responsible government, separation of judicial authority, and adherence to democratic conventions.

====== System of Government: ======
StateCraft should operate as a parliamentary democracy inspired by the Westminster model. This includes a ceremonial Head of State, a Prime Minister drawn from the elected Parliament who commands confidence, and a Cabinet collectively responsible to Parliament. Regular elections and a multi-party system are essential to ensure a government accountable to its citizens.

====== Intent of Roleplay: ======
The aim is not to simulate anarchy or technocracy, but to model a functioning parliamentary state. Reforms or decisions that fundamentally compromise this framework may be vetoed if they conflict with the network's core roleplay intent.