# Rules

# Chat Rules

These are the player-facing chat rules for Survival Fun. If you need help with a chat issue, open a support ticket in Discord in [\#get-support](https://discord.com/invite/pCKdCX6nYr). If staff are online, you can also use `/report` in-game to start a ticket.

**Tag key:** <span style="color:#7cb342;font-weight:bold;">\[MIN\]</span> <span style="color:#f4b400;font-weight:bold;">\[MOD\]</span> <span style="color:#fb8c00;font-weight:bold;">\[MAJ\]</span> <span style="color:#d50000;font-weight:bold;">\[ILL\]</span> <span style="color:#7b1fa2;font-weight:bold;">\[PPPP\]</span> <span style="color:#8e24aa;font-weight:bold;">\[PTP\]</span>

## Core Chat Offenses

### Trolling

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmin%5D-trolli" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7cb342;font-weight:bold;">\[MIN\] trolling</span>
- Trolling is leading other players or staff on with falsehoods.
- Examples: telling others to press `Alt+F4`, using color codes to fake broadcasts.
- If it causes harm or becomes harassment, use a harsher punishment path.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>Verbal warning</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-hour mute</td></tr><tr><td>3rd</td><td>6-hour mute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Chat Filter Bypass and Similar Disruption

Some of the behavior below may be filtered automatically, but repeated attempts still count as rulebreaking.

#### Spam

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmin%5D-spam-c" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7cb342;font-weight:bold;">\[MIN\] spam</span>
- Covers chat flood, character drag, keyboard smash, encouraging spam, command spam, begging, and repeated shop/auction advertising.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>Verbal warning</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-hour mute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>#### Custom Fonts

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmin%5D-custom" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7cb342;font-weight:bold;">\[MIN\] custom fonts</span>
- Custom fonts are not allowed as a player's main font in public chat.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>Verbal warning</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-hour mute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>#### Soft Advertising

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmin%5D-soft-a" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7cb342;font-weight:bold;">\[MIN\] soft advertising</span>
- Mentioning another Minecraft server by name or IP, posting player group invites in public chat, sharing player Discord invites, or mentioning hacked clients.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>Verbal warning</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-hour mute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>#### Foreign Languages in Public Chat

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmin%5D-foreig" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7cb342;font-weight:bold;">\[MIN\] foreign languages in public chat</span>
- Non-English is allowed, but lengthy public discussions should move to messages.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>Verbal warning</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-hour mute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>#### Inappropriate Chat

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmod%5D-inappr" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#f4b400;font-weight:bold;">\[MOD\] inappropriate chat</span>
- Small disrespectful or uncomfortable chat that does not rise to major discrimination or hate speech.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>Verbal warning</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-hour mute</td></tr><tr><td>3rd</td><td>6-hour mute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>#### Controversial Topics

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmod%5D-contro" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#f4b400;font-weight:bold;">\[MOD\] controversial topics</span>
- Topics that spark debate or offend others. Move the discussion to DMs.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>Verbal warning</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-hour mute</td></tr><tr><td>3rd</td><td>6-hour mute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Severe Chat Harm

#### Hate Speech

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmaj%5D-hate-s" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#fb8c00;font-weight:bold;">\[MAJ\] hate speech</span>
- Includes overt racism, targeted harassment, or discrimination.
- Severe cases can skip straight to harsher punishment.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>3-hour mute</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>3rd</td><td>1-week ban</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>#### Adult Content

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bill%5D-adult-" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#d50000;font-weight:bold;">\[ILL\] adult content</span>
- Includes targeted sexual remarks, sexual intimidation, pressure to drop reports, or public accusations of sexual misconduct.
- Severe cases may skip straight to harsher punishment.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>1-week ban</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>Permanent IP ban</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Harmful Advertising

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmaj%5D-advert" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#fb8c00;font-weight:bold;">\[MAJ\] advertising</span>
- Harmful intentional advertising or spam of IPs, websites, Discords, or third-party software.
- This is treated more seriously than casual name-dropping or soft advertising.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>30-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>Permanent ban</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>## Ongoing Drama, Harassment, and Similar Patterns

These categories cover repeated behavior that keeps dragging chat off track after warnings.

### Constant Bickering

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bpppp%5D-const" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7b1fa2;font-weight:bold;">\[PPPP\] constant bickering</span>
- Repeated arguing, nitpicking, and passive-aggressive disruption.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>1-hour softmute</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-day softmute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Upgrade to <span style="color:#8e24aa;font-weight:bold;">\[PTP\]</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Drama

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bpppp%5D-drama" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7b1fa2;font-weight:bold;">\[PPPP\] drama</span>
- Back-and-forth arguments that dominate chat after warnings.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>1-day mute</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-week mute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Upgrade to <span style="color:#8e24aa;font-weight:bold;">\[PTP\]</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Drama Baiting

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bpppp%5D-drama-1" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7b1fa2;font-weight:bold;">\[PPPP\] drama baiting</span>
- Vague accusations or inflammatory comments designed to spark arguments.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>1-day softmute</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-week softmute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Upgrade to <span style="color:#8e24aa;font-weight:bold;">\[PTP\]</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Bullying

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bpppp%5D-bully" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7b1fa2;font-weight:bold;">\[PPPP\] bullying</span>
- Repeated targeting of a player over time, even if no single message is severe on its own.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>1-day mute</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-week mute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Upgrade to <span style="color:#8e24aa;font-weight:bold;">\[PTP\]</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Harassment

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bpppp%5D-haras" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7b1fa2;font-weight:bold;">\[PPPP\] harassment</span>
- Sarcasm, dogwhistles, repeated "jokes," or indirect remarks clearly aimed at another player.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>1-day softmute</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-week softmute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Upgrade to <span style="color:#8e24aa;font-weight:bold;">\[PTP\]</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Playing the Victim

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bpppp%5D-playi" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7b1fa2;font-weight:bold;">\[PPPP\] playing the victim</span>
- Provoking others and then repeatedly claiming harassment to continue the conflict.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>1-day softmute</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-week softmute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Upgrade to <span style="color:#8e24aa;font-weight:bold;">\[PTP\]</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Retaliation

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bpppp%5D-retal" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7b1fa2;font-weight:bold;">\[PPPP\] retaliation</span>
- Continuing to respond after staff intervention, warnings, or mutes.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>1-day softmute</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-week softmute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Upgrade to <span style="color:#8e24aa;font-weight:bold;">\[PTP\]</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Mini-Moderating

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bpppp%5D-mini-" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7b1fa2;font-weight:bold;">\[PPPP\] mini-moderating</span>
- Trying to police others in chat instead of reporting the issue.
- Use `/report` in-game or open a ticket in Discord rather than arguing moderation in public chat.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>1-day softmute</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>1-week softmute</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Upgrade to <span style="color:#8e24aa;font-weight:bold;">\[PTP\]</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Lying to Staff

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bpppp%5D-lying" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7b1fa2;font-weight:bold;">\[PPPP\] lying to staff</span>
- Providing false information during investigations or support tickets.
- This includes lying about alt account status, rule violations, or other player behavior.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>/warn</td></tr><tr><td>Further</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>

# Gameplay Rules

These are the player-facing gameplay rules for Survival Fun. If you need help with a rule issue, open a support ticket in Discord in [\#get-support](https://discord.com/invite/pCKdCX6nYr). If staff are online, you can also use `/report` in-game to start a ticket.

**Tag key:** <span style="color:#fb8c00;font-weight:bold;">\[MDC\]</span> <span style="color:#ef5350;font-weight:bold;">\[MJC\]</span> <span style="color:#d50000;font-weight:bold;">\[MLC\]</span> <span style="color:#d50000;font-weight:bold;">\[ILL\]</span> <span style="color:#7cb342;font-weight:bold;">\[SC\]</span>

## Building Too Close

<div id="bkmrk-the-area-around-a-ba" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- The area around a base is handled through court cases at spawn.
- To reserve the surrounding **100-block radius**, a player must register the area with the court at spawn.
- The first valid court registration gets ownership of that overall 100-block radius.
- The initial filing fee is **20,000**. Renewing an active court claim every **90 days** costs **15,000**.
- If a court claim is not renewed after 90 days, the surrounding 100-block radius expires and becomes unregistered.
- If you are inside another player's active 100-block court radius, you may improve the terrain, but you may not build houses, cabins, farms, storage areas, or other private property there.
- You also may not protect that area with the GriefPrevention plugin if it falls inside another player's active 100-block court radius.
- If the 100-block radius around an expired claim is still unclaimed, it becomes public land and another player may register it.
- Even when the surrounding land becomes public, there is still a **10-block buffer** around a player's actual house, farms, storage, and other valuable private property.
- You may not build on, claim, or take over that protected core property even if the outer 100-block court claim has expired.
- If a player returns after 90+ days away and finds a newer base nearby, the active court registration decides the case. A newer base with a valid, renewed court claim keeps its registered radius.
- If both sides are unclaimed and the newer base owner is also inactive, staff may step in and use admin tools such as WorldEdit to restore fair spacing around the returning player's base.
- If a large expired claim needs to be reduced instead of fully re-registered, players may use a **10,000** expired-claim resize form.
- Court documents, ownership decisions, and inactivity expirations are posted publicly in `#court-cases` on Discord.

</div>## Unwanted PvP / Killing Pets or Mobs

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmdc%5D-killin" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#fb8c00;font-weight:bold;">\[MDC\] killing players or killing pets</span>
- Non-consensual PvP or killing another player's animals.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>Clear inventory + verbal warning</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>Clear inventory + 5-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>3rd</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>## Boosting

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmjc%5D-boosti" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#fb8c00;font-weight:bold;">\[MDC\] boosting</span>
- Use of alternate accounts to gain items/money for a personal advantage.
- Our automatic alt detection prevents these commands: 
    - `/tasks` (gives keys)
    - `/milestones` (gives keys)
    - `/jobs` (gives money)
    - `/ah` (allows payment)
    - `/pay` (allows payment)
- See [Alt Accounts](https://survivalfun.net/wiki/alt-accounts) for details on our alt detection system and how to request an exemption for legitimate household members.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>Clear inventory + verbal warning</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>Clear inventory + 7-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>3rd</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>## Movement Cheats

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmdc%5D-moveme" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#fb8c00;font-weight:bold;">\[MDC\] movement cheats</span>
- Includes flying, speed, or entity-based movement hacks.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>30-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>Permanent ban</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>## X-Ray

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmdc%5D-xray-u" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#fb8c00;font-weight:bold;">\[MDC\] xray</span>
- Using X-ray packs, mods, or any other method to locate hidden ores and structures unfairly is not allowed.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>5-day ban + clear inventory</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>15-day ban + clear inventory</td></tr><tr><td>3rd</td><td>30-day ban + clear inventory</td></tr><tr><td>4th</td><td>Permanent ban</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>## Macros / Autoclicker

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmdc%5D-macros" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#fb8c00;font-weight:bold;">\[MDC\] macros</span>
- Any unauthorized mod for automation.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>1-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>5-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>3rd</td><td>15-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>4th</td><td>Permanent ban</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>## Stealing &amp; Griefing

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmjc%5D-grief-" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#ef5350;font-weight:bold;">\[MJC\] grief or stealing</span>
- Includes scamming, stealing, or damaging others' builds, including unclaimed property.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Light</th><th>Extreme</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>5-day ban</td><td>15-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>15-day ban</td><td>30-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>3rd</td><td>Permanent ban</td><td>Permanent ban</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>## Item Duplication

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmlc%5D-duping" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#d50000;font-weight:bold;">\[MLC\] duping items</span>

</div>### Vanilla Duping

<div id="bkmrk-allowed-only-if-not-" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- Allowed only if not selling or duplicating rare items such as ores or elytras.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>1-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>5-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>3rd</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Hacked Client Duping

<div id="bkmrk-using-hacked-clients" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- Using hacked clients or major exploits to duplicate items is treated more severely than simple vanilla duping.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>24-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>Permanent ban</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>## Baritone / Botting

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bmlc%5D-bottin" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#d50000;font-weight:bold;">\[MLC\] botting</span>
- Automated gameplay through Baritone or similar tools.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>24-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>Permanent ban</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>## Inappropriate Builds &amp; Signs

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bill%5D-inappr" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#d50000;font-weight:bold;">\[ILL\] inappropriate builds</span>
- Private NSFW builds are allowed.
- Public inappropriate builds are not allowed and must be removed if staff tell you to take them down.
- Racist or discriminatory builds are not allowed at all.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Builder refuses after removal request, 1st</td><td>1-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>Builder refuses after removal request, 2nd</td><td>5-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>Builder refuses after removal request, 3rd</td><td>Staff discretion</td></tr><tr><td>Racist/discriminatory build</td><td>Immediate permanent ban</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>## Inappropriate Skins/Names

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bill%5D-inappr-1" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#d50000;font-weight:bold;">\[ILL\] inappropriate skin/name</span>
- NSFW or racist skins are not allowed.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>1-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>Permanent ban</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>## Ban Evasion

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bill%5D-ban-ev" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#d50000;font-weight:bold;">\[ILL\] ban evasion</span>
- Using alternate accounts to evade bans.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>Permanent ban</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>## Lag Machines

<div id="bkmrk-reason%3A-%5Bsc%5D-lag-mac" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Reason:** <span style="color:#7cb342;font-weight:bold;">\[SC\] lag machines</span>
- Intentionally making builds or machines that cause server lag is not allowed.

<table><thead><tr><th>Offense</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1st</td><td>24-day ban</td></tr><tr><td>2nd</td><td>Permanent ban</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>

# Punishment Tags

This page is a quick-reference legend for the shorthand tags used in staff reasons and punishment notes.

## Severity / Category Reference

### <span style="color:#7cb342;">🟢 Minor Violations \[MIN\]</span>

Minor violations are more of an annoyance than a true issue.

**Typical use:** Warnings and short mutes.

### <span style="color:#f4b400;">🟡 Moderate Violations \[MOD\]</span>

Moderate violations make chat uncomfortable or disruptive.

**Typical use:** Escalating mute path.

### <span style="color:#fb8c00;">🟠 Major Violations \[MAJ\]</span>

Major violations are disruptive, divisive, or harmful.

**Typical use:** Longer mutes or bans.

### <span style="color:#d50000;">⛔ Illicit Behavior \[ILL\]</span>

Reserved for extreme, predatory, or zero-tolerance categories.

**Typical use:** Severe bans and immediate escalation.

### <span style="color:#7b1fa2;">⚠️ Accelerated Conflict Path \[PPPP\]</span>

Persistent pattern handling for repeated bickering, bullying, drama, and harassment.

**Typical use:** Softmutes, separations, repeated drama cases.

### <span style="color:#8e24aa;">🚨 Particularly Toxic Players \[PTP\]</span>

Escalation bucket for persistent repeat offenders.

**Typical use:** Used after repeated <span style="color:#7b1fa2;font-weight:bold;">\[PPPP\]</span> behavior.

### <span style="color:#fb8c00;">🟠 Moderate Cheating \[MDC\]</span>

Movement and cheating discipline bucket.

**Typical use:** Cheats, x-ray, macros.

### <span style="color:#ef5350;">🔴 Major Cheating \[MJC\]</span>

Major gameplay crime bucket.

**Typical use:** Griefing, stealing, dishonest acquisition.

### <span style="color:#d50000;">☠️ Malicious Cheating \[MLC\]</span>

Major automation or exploitation bucket.

**Typical use:** Duping and botting.

### <span style="color:#7cb342;">🧩 Special Cases \[SC\]</span>

Cases that do not fit neatly elsewhere.

**Typical use:** Lag machines and other case-by-case server harm.

## Staff Use Notes

<div id="bkmrk-use-the-exact-reason" style="font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.76;">- Use the exact reason string shown in the rule pages where available.
- Delete harmful public messages immediately when the rule calls for it.
- Escalate to higher-ups for `[MAJ]`, `[ILL]`, hacked-client duping, and similar severe cases.
- Stay objective. Do not argue with players in chat while enforcing.
- Use `/softmute` and `/separate` for the persistent chat disruption cases described in the chat rules page.

</div>

# Alt Accounts

## Alt Account Detection

Surviva Fun uses automatic IP-based detection to identify alternate accounts sharing the same network connection. This system is in place to prevent boosting—using alternate accounts to gain items, money, or other advantages for personal benefit.

### What is Boosting?

Boosting is the use of alternate accounts to unfairly gain rewards or economic advantages. See the [Gameplay Rules - Boosting](https://survivalfun.net/wiki/rules/gameplay-rules#boosting) section for the specific rule and punishment details.

### What Our Detection Prevents

When our system identifies players on the same IP address, it automatically restricts the following commands to prevent boosting:

<div id="bkmrk-%2Ftasks-%28gives-keys%29-" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- `/tasks` (gives keys)
- `/milestones` (gives keys)
- `/jobs` (gives money)
- `/ah` (allows payment)
- `/pay` (allows payment)

</div>When multiple accounts share the same IP address, restrictions are applied to subsequent connections beyond the first.

### Why We Do This

Boosting undermines the fairness of the economy and reward systems. By preventing alt accounts from earning rewards independently, we ensure that:

<div id="bkmrk-players-cannot-farm-" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- Players cannot farm keys, money, or items across multiple accounts
- The economy remains balanced and competitive
- Rewards go to legitimate individual players rather than coordinated alt networks

</div>### Requesting an Exemption for Household Members

We understand that siblings, roommates, or family members may legitimately share the same network connection. If you are in this situation, you can request an exemption to restore full Member rank and command access.

#### How to Request an Exemption

<div id="bkmrk-join-the-discord-ser" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">1. **Join the Discord server** if you haven't already: [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/pCKdCX6nYr)
2. **Both players must join** - the original account and the alt account user both need to be in the Discord server
3. **Create separate tickets** - each player should create their own support ticket in the `#get-support` channel
4. **Explain your situation** - clearly state that you are siblings/roommates sharing the same network connection
5. **Follow staff instructions** - staff will guide you through the verification process

</div>### Staff Verification Protocol

When verifying that accounts belong to separate legitimate players, staff follow this checklist:

#### Requirements

<div id="bkmrk-both-the-original-ac" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- Both the original account and alt account user must join the Discord server
- Both players must create separate support tickets in `#get-support`
- Staff may require a microphone voice chat, but only as a last resort

</div>#### Verification Process

<div id="bkmrk-initial-ticket-revie" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">1. **Initial ticket review** - staff review the tickets and basic account information
2. **In-game supervised tasks** - staff may ask players to perform supervised in-game tasks to verify independent movement and behavior
3. **Independence assessment** - staff evaluate whether players can move and act independently enough to confirm they are separate people
4. **Voice chat (if needed)** - only if in-game tasks are inconclusive, staff may request a brief voice chat as a final verification step

</div>#### Important Notes

<div id="bkmrk-lying-to-staff-durin" style="font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.72;">- **Lying to staff during verification is a serious offense** - see [Chat Rules - Lying to Staff](https://survivalfun.net/wiki/rules/chat-rules#lying-to-staff) for details
- Staff discretion is used in all verification decisions
- Verification is done to protect the server's economy while accommodating legitimate household situations
- Abuse of the exemption system (e.g., using it to hide actual boosting) will result in harsher penalties

</div>### Common Questions

**Q: What if I play at a public location like a school or library?**  
A: Public IPs are shared by many people. If you're affected, open a ticket explaining your situation. Staff will evaluate on a case-by-case basis.

**Q: Will my exemption be permanent?**  
A: Exemptions are typically permanent for verified household members. However, staff may revoke exemptions if abuse is detected.

**Q: What if my IP changes (e.g., moving to a new house)?**  
A: IP changes are normal and don't affect your exemption status. Our system tracks account history, not just current IP.

**Q: Can I appeal a boosting punishment if I was legitimately sharing with a sibling?**  
A: Yes. Open a ticket in `#get-support` explaining the situation. If you can verify that you are separate legitimate players, staff may reduce or overturn the punishment.