Chat Rules

These chat rules apply in all chat channels (public chat, private messages, party/guild, etc.). Violations may result in warnings, mutes, or bans.

• No Harassment / Hate Speech: Do not insult, demean, harass, or threaten others. No slurs or discriminatory language.
• No Personal Info / Doxxing: Do not share personal data (yours or others’). No threats or doxxing.
• No Spam / Flooding: Avoid sending repetitive messages, large blocks of text, or emoji/punctuation spam.
• No Advertising / Soliciting: No promoting other servers, websites, donation asks, or external content.
• No Inappropriate / Sexual Content: No explicit, suggestive, or erotic messages or roleplay.
• No Filter Bypass / Evasion: Don’t try to circumvent filters (e.g., with symbols or spacing).
• No Impersonation: Don’t impersonate staff, moderators, or other players.
• Respect Staff & Decisions: Do not argue when being punished. Accept staff decisions and appeals via proper channels.
• Report Violations: Use /report player or our website to report violations. False reports may be penalized.

Consequences for Breaking Chat Rules

Breaking chat rules will result in the following punishments, escalating with repeated violations:

• 1st Violation: 10-minute mute
• 2nd Violation: 1-hour mute
• 3rd Violation: 24-hour mute
• 4th Violation: 3-day ban

Severe or repeated offenses may result in longer or permanent bans at the discretion of MineCiv staff.

All punishments are permanently logged

Gameplay Rules

MineCiv offers a flexible experience combining KingdomsX gameplay with classic survival. You may choose to build a Kingdom with others or play solo in regular survival mode. These rules ensure fair play, balanced competition, and a positive community for all players.

1. General Conduct

• Play fairly and respect others’ playstyles — whether they choose Kingdoms or Survival.
• Exploiting bugs, glitches, or unintended mechanics is strictly prohibited.
• Use of hacked clients, macros, or unauthorized modifications that provide unfair advantages is not allowed.
• AFK farms or automation that causes lag or server instability may be restricted or removed.

2. Kingdoms & Territory

• Players who create or join Kingdoms are responsible for defending and managing their territory.
• Claimed land using the Kingdoms system must be respected — unclaimed or wilderness land is fair game.
• Intentional griefing or harassment of new players outside of legitimate gameplay may result in penalties.
• Do not use exploits or unintended mechanics to bypass territory protections.

3. Griefing Policy

Griefing is allowed but discouraged. MineCiv aims to create a semi-competitive world where strategy and protection matter. Players are responsible for defending their bases, builds, and resources.

• Unclaimed or poorly protected areas are considered fair game for raiding.
• Griefing purely to ruin others’ enjoyment (without purpose or gain) may be reviewed by staff.
• Players are encouraged to use Kingdom protections and alliances to safeguard their builds.

4. PvP & Raiding

• PvP is enabled server-wide unless otherwise specified by event or world rules.
• Raiding is allowed within the spirit of the game — organized, strategic, and not excessively disruptive.
• Spawn camping, repeated harassment, or killing players immediately after login may lead to penalties.
• Respect neutral or peaceful players who clearly opt out of PvP (when such options are available).

5. Building & Environment

• Large redstone contraptions, farms, or automated systems must not cause excessive lag.
• No inappropriate or offensive builds (e.g., NSFW, hateful symbols, etc.).
• Do not block key public areas, roads, or community zones intentionally.
• Clean up after temporary structures or farms when possible to reduce world clutter.

6. Staff & Rule Enforcement

• Staff may remove or roll back builds that violate server performance, content, or conduct guidelines.
• All staff decisions are final — appeals can be made through the proper channels.
• Exploiting loopholes in these rules will be treated as a violation.

7. Consequences

Rule violations may result in warnings, temporary mutes, kicks, or bans depending on severity. Major offenses such as hacking, severe harassment, or repeated griefing abuse may result in permanent bans.

Discord Server Rules

The MineCiv Discord community exists to bring players together, share updates, and support one another. All members must follow these rules to maintain a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment.

1. Be Respectful

• Treat everyone with respect — no harassment, discrimination, or hate speech of any kind.
• Do not insult, threaten, or provoke others. Keep discussions civil and constructive.
• Respect staff members and their decisions.

2. No Spamming or Flooding

• Do not spam messages, emojis, or reactions.
• Avoid excessive tagging or pinging, especially of staff or large groups.
• Keep conversations relevant to the channel’s topic.

3. Keep It Appropriate

• No NSFW, sexual, or explicit content — this includes text, images, videos, and links.
• No shock, gore, or disturbing content of any kind.
• All usernames, nicknames, and profile pictures must remain appropriate.

4. No Advertising or Self-Promotion

• Advertising other Discord servers, Minecraft servers, or websites is not allowed without staff permission.
• Do not send referral links, spam invites, or promote external products or services.
• Sharing social links is only allowed in designated channels (if available).

5. Privacy and Security

• Do not share personal or private information (yours or others’).
• No doxxing, blackmailing, or leaking of private content.
• Keep DMs respectful — harassment in DMs may still result in punishment.

6. Voice Channel Conduct

• No earrape, loud background noise, or soundboard spam.
• Do not play inappropriate music or audio.
• Follow staff instructions and remain respectful in group conversations.

7. Bots and Commands

• Use bot commands only in the designated bot or commands channels.
• Do not abuse or spam bot features (e.g., music queues, moderation tools).

8. Staff and Enforcement

• Listen to moderators and administrators at all times.
• Do not argue about punishments in public channels — use support or ticket systems to appeal.
• Impersonating staff or using fake roles is strictly prohibited.

9. Minecraft Integration

• Your Minecraft and Discord behavior are connected. Toxicity, cheating, or harassment in-game may lead to Discord punishment, and vice versa.
• Keep your in-game name linked to your Discord account if required by the server.

10. Punishments

Rule violations will result in warnings or punishments depending on severity. The typical escalation is as follows:

• 1st Violation: Verbal warning or temporary mute
• 2nd Violation: 1-hour mute or temporary timeout
• 3rd Violation: 24-hour mute or temporary ban
• 4th Violation: 3-day ban from the Discord server

Severe violations (e.g., hate speech, doxxing, or spam attacks) may result in immediate permanent bans without prior warnings.