Staff Guidelines

It is expected by Hypercraft Leadership that all staff members conduct themselves with fairness, impartiality, and integrity at all times. Staff should never show bias or favoritism toward any player, regardless of personal relationships or prior history.

If there are credible reports or evidence that a staff member is acting unfairly, showing bias, or abusing their powers, the Leadership Team will conduct a formal investigation. During this process, the staff member may be suspended from their duties. Depending on the findings, outcomes can include retraining, removal of staff roles, or a permanent ban from the server.

Our community is built on trust and fairness. Staff who break that trust will be held accountable.

General Rules

1. No Public Drama
   Keep personal issues private, for help, contact staff directly or contact the priest!
   Punishment: Warning or 3-day mute for repeated drama.
   
   
2. Rules can change!
   Rules may be updated at any time. Ignorance is not an excuse, stay informed.
   No direct punishment, but ignorance is not a defense.
   
   
3. Respect All Players
   Harassment, discrimination, and hate speech are zero-tolerance.
   Punishment: 7-day mute, repeat = 30-day ban.
   
   
4. No Cheating or Exploits
   No hacks, x-ray, duping, macros, or unfair mods.
   Punishment: 30-day ban, second offense = permanent ban.
   
   
5. Keep Chat Clean
   Avoid excessive swearing, spam, or inappropriate topics.
   Punishment: 1-day mute, repeat = 7-day mute.
   
   
6. No Griefing or Stealing
   Don’t destroy or steal from other players’ builds, items, or claims.
   Punishment: Return items if possible, 14-day ban, repeat = permanent ban.
   
   
7. Follow Staff Instructions
   Staff directions must be followed.
   Punishment: Warning, then 7-day ban for continued refusal.
   
   
8. No Advertising or Self-Promotion
   No advertising of other servers, sites, or content (unless approved).
   Punishment: 7-day mute, repeated = permanent mute or ban.
   
   
9. No Impersonation
   Pretending to be someone else (staff, players, YouTubers) is not allowed.
   Punishment: 7-day ban, repeat = permanent ban.
   
   
10. Use Common Sense
    If unsure, ask staff. Don’t abuse loopholes.
    Punishment: As deemed appropriate by staff.
    
    
11. Staff Have the Final Say
    Arguing with staff after a decision may increase your punishment.
    Punishment: Additional mute or ban.
    
    
12. Alt Account Limits
    Max 3 accounts per IP, 2 online at once. Abuse = restrictions. Commands restricted.
    Punishment: Alts banned, main warned or banned.
    
    
13. Rule Applicability
    Rules apply everywhere: in-game, Discord, website, and all services.
    Punishment: As per the rule violated.
    
14. No Selling In-Game Items for Real-World Money or Items
    You cannot sell in-game items for real-world currency or goods, except through the Online Store.
    Punishment: 30-day ban, repeat = permanent ban.
    
    
15. No Attacks or DDoS
    Any attempt to disrupt the server/network.
    Punishment: Immediate permanent ban & possible legal action.
    
    
16. No Angel Chest Trapping or Blocking
    It is strictly forbidden to trap, block, or prevent another player from claiming their Angel Chest in any world or dimension (Overworld, Nether, End).
    Punishment: Non-appealable 60-day ip ban

Survival Rules

1. Griefing and Stealing
   Only allowed from unclaimed land. No bypassing claims.
   Punishment: Return items/builds, 14-day ban, repeat = permanent ban.
   
   
2. Land Claiming is Recommended
   Unclaimed builds are at your own risk.
   Punishment: No compensation for unclaimed losses.
   
   
3. PvP Rules and Mechanics
   PvP is enabled across the server, but certain behaviors are restricted to ensure fairness and prevent abuse.

   3.1 General PvP Rules

   • PvP is allowed in all worlds unless specifically stated otherwise.

   • No spawn camping – Repeatedly killing players right after they respawn (especially at set homes or spawn points) is prohibited.

   • No excessive targeting – Do not repeatedly single out the same player over multiple sessions.

   • No TP-killing – Tricking players into teleporting to you (e.g., using /tpa or /tpahere) just to kill them is not allowed.

   3.2 PvP in The End & Nether

   • PvP, stealing, and griefing are fully allowed in The End and Nether.

   • Land claiming is disabled in these dimensions. Players enter at their own risk.

   3.3 Spawn Trap / Repeated Kill Abuse

   • While PvP is allowed, repeatedly killing the same player to the point where they can’t properly escape or play is not allowed.

   • If a player’s respawn point (e.g., bed or anchor) is obstructed or unsafe and they keep respawning only to be killed instantly, this is considered spawn trapping.

   • In these cases, PvP protections apply. Killing a player again and again in this state is strictly prohibited and may result in punishment such as a temporary ban or PvP suspension.

   3.4 PvP-Related Exploits or Harassment

   • Using PvP as a way to bully or harass other players outside of fair gameplay is not allowed.

   • Fair fights, consensual duels, and sportsmanship are encouraged.

   • Repeated toxic behavior through PvP will result in penalties.

   Note: If you're being repeatedly targeted or spawn-killed, please contact the staff with screenshots or relevant evidence. We support PvP freedom but will act against abuse.

   Punishment: 3-day ban, repeat = 14-day ban.
   
   
4. No Trapping or Scamming
   No setting traps or scamming in trades.
   Punishment: Return items if possible, 7-day ban, repeat = 30-day ban.
   
   
5. Farms and Mob Spawning Limits
   Don’t cause lag with excessive farms.
   Punishment: Farm removed, warning, repeat = 7-day ban.
   
   
6. Respect the World
   No floating trees, random pillars, or destroying landscape for no reason.
   Punishment: Warning, then rollback or 7-day ban.
   
   
7. No AFK Farming or Auto-Grinding
   No AFK farms, AFK fishing, zero-tick, exploit farms, auto-clickers, or automation.
   Punishment: Farm removed, 3-day ban, repeat = 14-day ban.
   
   
8. No Building Too Close
   Ask before building near others.
   Punishment: Warning, move build, repeat = 7-day ban.
   
   
9. AFK Mode
   5 min = AFK; 10 min = kick.
   No punishment, automatic system.

Skyblock Rules

1. No Island Griefing or Stealing
   Don’t destroy/modify/steal from other islands.
   Punishment: Return items, 14-day ban, repeat = permanent ban.
   
   
2. No AFK Farming or Auto-Grinding
   No AFK farms, auto-clickers, or automation.
   Punishment: Farm removed, 7-day ban.
   
   
3. No Island Boosting
   No creating extra islands for unfair gains.
   Punishment: Items removed, 14-day ban.
   
   
4. No Trading Between Alts
   Don’t transfer between alt accounts.
   Punishment: Items removed, 14-day ban.
   
5. No Exploiting Economy/Shop
   No exploiting shop prices or mechanics.
   Punishment: Money/items reset, 14-day ban.
   
   
6. No Excessive Lag Machines
   Optimize builds, avoid lag.
   Punishment: Removal of builds, 7-day ban.
   
   
7. Build Appropriately
   No inappropriate builds or excessive lag farms.
   Punishment: Removal of builds, 7-day ban.

Online Store Rules

1. All Sales Final – No refunds.
2. Chargebacks – Permanent IP ban.
3. Non Pay-to-Win – Store is for cosmetics.
4. No Exchanges
5. Profits Reinvested
6. No Refunds on Server Closure

Discord Rules

1. Use Common Sense and Be Respectful
   Punishment: Warning, mute, or ban as needed.
   
   
2. No Swearing in Chat
   Punishment: 1-day mute, repeat = 7-day mute.
   
   
3. No Spamming
   Punishment: Mute as needed.
   
   
4. No Advertising
   Punishment: 7-day mute or ban.
   
   
5. No Scamming/Phishing
   Punishment: Permanent ban.
   
   
6. Follow Discord TOS/Guidelines
   Punishment: As per Discord’s recommendations.
   
   
7. Admins & Leadership Have Final Say
   Punishment: Additional actions as needed.

Final Note

Punishments may be increased for severe or repeated offenses. Appeals can be made except for the Angel Chest rule, which is non-appealable. Staff decisions are final.