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By playing on Tenebris, you agree to follow these rules. Violations may result in warnings, mutes, kicks, or bans depending on severity.

General Rules

Ignorance of the rules is not an excuse. Please read them carefully.

1. Respect All Players

  • Treat everyone with respect and courtesy
  • No harassment, bullying, or discrimination
  • No hate speech or slurs of any kind
  • Avoid excessive toxicity or negativity

2. No Cheating or Exploits

Prohibited modifications include:
ForbiddenAllowed
X-ray / Cave finderOptifine
Kill aura / AimbotMinimaps (without cave mode)
Speed / Fly hacksInventory sorting
Auto-clickersShaders
Macros that give advantageArmor/status HUDs
If you’re unsure whether a mod is allowed, ask staff before using it.

3. No Scamming

  • Honor all trade agreements
  • No misleading pricing or fake items
  • Real-money trading (RMT) is strictly forbidden
  • Report scammers to staff immediately

4. No Inappropriate Content

  • Keep chat family-friendly
  • No NSFW content in any form
  • No advertising other servers
  • No spamming or excessive caps

5. English in Global Chat

  • Use English in global channels
  • Other languages are allowed in party/guild chat
  • Use /msg for private conversations

Chat Rules

OffensePunishment
Minor spamWarning
Excessive spam30-minute mute
Mild toxicityWarning → Mute
Hate speechImmediate ban
AdvertisingPermanent ban

Chat Commands

/ignore <player>   # Block messages from a player
/report <player>   # Report a rule breaker

Gameplay Rules

Island Building

  • No offensive builds or symbols
  • Don’t intentionally lag the server with redstone
  • Respect other players’ islands

PvP Rules

  • PvP is only enabled in designated zones
  • No combat logging (disconnecting during fights)
  • No spawn camping or griefing

Economy

  • No exploiting bugs for currency
  • Report economy exploits immediately
  • Excessive wealth hoarding may be investigated

Guild/Faction Rules

  • Guild names must be appropriate
  • No impersonating staff or other guilds
  • Guild wars must follow the war system
  • No harassment under the guise of “roleplay”

Punishments

Punishment Tiers

1

Warning

First minor offense - verbal or written warning
2

Temporary Mute

Chat rule violations - 30 min to 24 hours
3

Temporary Ban

Serious violations - 1 day to 30 days
4

Permanent Ban

Severe or repeated violations

Instant Bans

These result in immediate permanent bans:
  • Hacking/cheating
  • DDoS threats
  • Doxing or real-life threats
  • Extreme hate speech
  • Chargebacks on purchases

Appeals

If you believe you were punished unfairly:

Open an Appeal

Create a ticket in our Discord to appeal your punishment

Appeal Requirements

  • Be respectful and patient
  • Provide your username and punishment reason
  • Explain your side honestly
  • Wait for staff review (usually 24-72 hours)

Reporting Players

How to Report

  1. In-game: Use /report <player> <reason>
  2. Discord: Open a ticket with evidence
  3. Include: Screenshots, video, timestamps
Reports with evidence are handled much faster!

Staff Team

Our staff are here to help. Look for these ranks:
RankRole
HelperAnswers questions, basic moderation
ModeratorFull moderation powers
AdminServer management
DeveloperTechnical issues only
Staff will never ask for your password or personal information.