# Rules We categorise our rules into different severities, each category has exponential punishment durations to deter rule breaking. Punishment ladders are linked to the number of offences under the same category, meaning if you received a 30m mute for Spamming then proceeded to start Arguments, your arguments mute would be 1h. Some offences will not include examples as they are self explanatory. {% hint style="warning" %} **This is not an exhaustive list.** Even if something is not listed here, it may still be punishable! Please use common sense - if you think something is against the rules, it most likely is! \ \ If you're ever unsure or would like further clarification on anything mentioned below, please get in touch with a member of staff. {% endhint %} ### Chat Offences (Category 1) Punishment ladder: Verbal warning (at Staff Member's discretion) -> 30m -> 1h -> 8h -> 24h -> 3d Mute | Offence | Description | Example | | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Spamming | Intentionally flooding the chat box with similar or repetitive messages, in quick succession. |

Player1: Check out my pwarp!
Player1: Check out my pwarp!!
Player1: Check out my pwarp!!!

| | Excessive symbol usage | Using an excessive number of symbols in the chat box. | N/A | | Arguments | Participating in arguments in chat. | N/A | | Disrespect/Harassment | Directly insulting another player/Continuously and maliciously verbally targeting a player. | Player1: F\*\*\* off Player2. You are an absolute waste of space. | | Bypassing Chat Filter | Intentionally bypassing the chat filter to use blacklisted words in chat. A word can be checked if it is blocked using /filter \ | Player1: That player is a c3nt honestly. | ### Chat Offences (Category 2) Punishment ladder: 2d -> 4d -> 7d -> 14d Mute | Offence | Description | Example | | --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Explicit Conversation | Talking about inappropriate or explicit topics - this can include sending inappropriate links. | N/A | | Slurs/Discrimination | Using racist/derogatary words and discriminating against other players. | N/A | | Death Threats/Wishes | Encouraging other players to seriously hurt themselves or encouraging suicidal acts. | N/A | | Political Disputes | Talking about political beliefs or starting political arguments. |

Player1: Trump is the worst president ever.
Player2: No, Joe Biden was worse!

| | | | | ### Chat Offences (Category 3) Punishment ladder: Permanent mute (Appealable after 6 months) | Offence | Description | Example | | ---------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Direct Advertisement | Intentionally promoting another server's IP, encouraging players to join. | Player1: Everyone join mc.hypixel.net! | | Leaking Personal Information | Leaking the personal information of another player that is not publicly known. This includes but is not limited to: Full name, address, IP address, social media. Leaking fake personal information can also lead to punishment. |

Player1: Player2's full name is Alan Joukov!

Player3: Player4, don't you live at 1827 Novanue Rd, Atlanta?

| ### Gameplay Offences (Category 1) Punishment ladder: 1h -> 2h -> 8h -> 1d -> 3d Ban | Offence | Description | Example | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Command Spam | Repeatedly issuing commands with the intention of flooding another user's chat box. |

Player1: /tpa Player2
Player1: /tpacancel
Player1: /tpa Player2
Player1: /tpacancel
Player1: /tpa Player2
Player1: /tpacancel

| | Minor Bug Exploiting | Exploiting a minor bug to gain an unfair advantage. | Player1 finds a way to spawn an unlimited number of pets. | | Inappropriate Builds | Creating inappropriate builds in public areas with the intention of causing distress to other users. | Player1 builds a Swastika outside Player2's window. | | Malicious Claim |

Creating a claim with the intention of obstructing another player.

The claim will first be removed, and if the offence is repeated, a punishment will be issued.

| Player1 claims all around Player2's village to prevent them from expanding their build. | ### Gameplay Offences (Category 2) Punishment ladder: 2d -> 4d -> 7d -> 14d Ban | Offence | Description | Example | | ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Macros/Scripting | Using macros or scripting to automate player actions. | Player1 has a macro that automatically sends a pwarp advertisement in chat every 30 minutes. | | Moderate Bug Exploiting | Exploiting a minor bug to gain an unfair advantage. | Player1 finds a way to enable unlimited fly in the Nether without using the Blessing. | | Use of an unapproved mod | Using an unfair modification that is not listed on our [approved modifications.](/important/rules/approved-modifications.md) | Player1 uses Nether fog removal to see better in the Nether | ### Gameplay Offences (Category 3) Punishment Ladder: 7d -> 14d -> 30d -> Permanent Ban
OffenceDescriptionExample
Use of a hacked clientIncluding, but not limited to: X-Ray, Movement Hacks (Including Fly & B-Hop), Printer, Combat Hacks (Including Kill Aura, Anti KB), Printer, AutofishPlayer1 uses Bhop in the PvP arena to kill other players.
GriefingIntentionally causing significant damage to another player's builds, regardless of whether they are claimed or not. This includes stealing items.

Punishment duration can vary dependent on how severe the griefing is. This is at the discretion of the staff member.

Staff members issuing punishment must have Core Inspect logs.		Player1 destroys the enterity of Player2's house and takes all of their loot.
DDoS/DOX/Swat ThreatsThreatening to DDoS/DOX/Swat another player.Player1: I'm going to hit you offline, Player2!
### Miscellaneous Punishments Punishment Ladder: See below | Offence | Description | Punishment | | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Mute Evasion | Having three or more accounts muted under the same IP address | Permanent IP-ban (Appealable after 6 months) | | Ban Evasion | Using another account to bypass a ban punishment. | Permanent IP-ban (Appealable after 6 months) | | Major Bug Exploiting | Abusing a bug that causes severe damage to the server, such as duping or building lag machines. | Blacklist (Unappealable IP-Ban) | | Inappropriate Username/Skin | Using an inappropriate skin or having an inappropriate username. | Permanent Ban - Appealable once changed. Second offence: Appealable after 6 months. | | Spambot | Using one or more accounts to spambot the server. | Blacklist (Unappealable IP-ban) | | /Announce Abuse | Using /announce to circumvent mutes or displaying inappropriate messages that break other rules. | Removal of /Announce access. | Our rules are consistent across both Discord and in-game. All categories of offences are still applicable to Discord. Rules may be changed at any time. We will try our best to make an announcement when a major rule change is implemented, however you may not be informed of minor changes. It is your responsibility to keep yourself updated with the latest version of these rules. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.lyramc.net/important/rules.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.