Rules

Rules of Conduct

1. Chat Behaviour

  • Treat all players with respect. Harassment, personal attacks, or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.
  • Avoid spam, excessive use of CAPS, meaningless characters, or non-English messages in global chat.
  • Discussions about sensitive or inappropriate topics, including politics, religion, sexual content, or drugs, are strictly prohibited.

2. Fair Gameplay

  • The use of hacks, macros, autoclickers (for PvP purposes), or exploitative mods (e.g., X-ray, baritone) is strictly forbidden.
  • Abusing bugs, dupes, or glitches to gain an unfair advantage is prohibited.
  • Alternate accounts or shared accounts used to evade punishments or boost stats will result in severe penalties.

3. Respect for Others

  • Discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to racism, sexism, or homophobia, is strictly prohibited.
  • Offensive usernames, skins, item names, or builds will result in punishments.

4. Advertisement

  • Advertising other servers, websites, or services is not allowed.
  • Casual mentions of other servers are fine if they are not promotional in nature.

5.Scamming

  • Scamming for in-game items or currency is allowed; trust wisely.
  • Scamming involving real-world currency, server store items, or cross-server trades is strictly prohibited.

6. Threats and Illegal Activities

  • Threatening harm, doxxing, or engaging in harassment (e.g., DDOS, SWATTING, IP grabbing) is strictly banned.
  • Sharing personal information (yours or others’) is not allowed.
  • Actions that are illegal in the real world will result in permanent bans and potential reporting to authorities.

7. Building Rules

  • Lag-inducing builds such as mega farms or redstone contraptions are prohibited. Reasonable-sized farms (e.g., iron, sugarcane, etc.) are acceptable.

Punishment System

Gemstone employs a progressive punishment system. Repeat offenses will lead to harsher consequences.

Examples of Punishments

  • Chat Offenses: Temporary mutes for spam or minor inappropriate language (1 hour to several days). Severe cases may result in bans.
  • Gameplay Violations: Temporary bans (7 days to permanent) for hacks, exploits, or rule-breaking alternate account use.
  • Severe Offenses: Immediate bans for threats, discrimination, or illegal activities (length determined by severity).

Staff Discretion

Staff members have the authority to address situations not explicitly covered in this policy. Decisions are made to protect the community and maintain fairness. Attempting to exploit loopholes in the rules will lead to stricter punishments.

Appeals Process

If you believe a punishment was issued unfairly, you may submit an appeal. All appeals will be handled by the Appeals Team to ensure impartiality. To submit an appeal, open a ticket on Discord and provide all relevant details for review.

Final Note

These rules are subject to change at the discretion of the management team. Players are expected to stay informed about updates. Let’s work together to make Gemstone Network an enjoyable and fair place for everyone!