Discord Rules: These are the rules that need to be followed on our Discord at all times. These are punishable through mutes, kicks & bans if broken.
- No inappropriate language, including light swears.
There is no official list of words that are not allowed, though it is not allowed to speak inappropriately in any language, to replace letters with intention to bypass the filter, or to straight-up swear. This includes any discriminatory or offensive terms.
- The only voice channels where swearing is permitted are Shade Alley, The Dark Prison, and Mysterious Manor.
Join these at your own discretion. These are under the category "Swearing Channels".
All other rules still apply in these channels.
- No inappropriate behaviour of any kind.
This includes innuendos, any comments about sensitive topics, any reactions, gifs, comments, images, names, nicknames, and profile pictures.
- Please only speak English in chats.
Other languages are permitted to be used in PMs. This rule allows us to be able to moderate efficiently, as there may not be someone who understands what is being said.
- Remain respectful to everyone at all times.
This includes to both students and staff. Disrespect is not tolerated. This also includes sharing jumpscares and the use of voice changers.
- Do not harass other players.
If you are asked to leave someone alone, respect the request. Harassment is not tolerated.
- Keep religious beliefs and political comments out of chat.
This is to avoid conflict with other people and to avoid arguments that could easily spark between different beliefs or opinions.
- Do not spam.
- Do not troll.
Sarcasm is fine, but purposefully trolling is not allowed. Do not mislead others, or purposefully attempt to cause issues.
- Do not start or continue drama.
Any issues should be kept away from the public to reduce involvement and issues.
- Do not advertise.
This includes other Minecraft servers, Discord servers and YouTube channels. You can link streams or videos that you’re doing/done about Potterworld. You can also mention your social media handles in your status. You also cannot utilise the server to advertise through PMs.
- Keep channels on topic.
Keep art in art, spammy in spammy, music in music.
- Don’t impersonate Staff members.
Impersonating staff members through messages, nicknames, names, IDs, and profile pictures is not allowed.
- Positivity!
Try to remain positive. For many, Potterworld is a place to relax, so we want to keep it that way. Be kind and make a difference to someone’s day. Try to keep bans out of chats, and if you want to bring up a concern or enquire about moderation on the server, please contact a member of the leadership team.
It is an expectation that all on our Discord server follow Discord Terms of Service at all times, and failure to do so will result in a ban from the server and report to Discord.
There are Discord Moderators that you can go to with any issues on the Discord. Head Staff are also Admins, so you can also go to them with any issues.
In Conclusion:
- We’re a family-friendly server, and our rules reflect this and the desire to make sure that anyone and everyone can have a good time while on Potterworld.
- You’re expected to follow rules at all times. These can be added, changed or removed at any time as the server changes. Announcements will be made for any changes in the rules, but you will be responsible for keeping up-to-date with them from when you first join the server. Saying you didn't know about a rule is not a valid excuse for failure to comply with this.
- Examples & clarification given under the rules are not the full extent to what that rule could include. There may be something that is not included specifically described or named, but it will still count as being a part of that rule from the generic overview. If you’re unsure about something, don’t do/say it and ask a staff member.
- Your accounts are your responsibility. Any activity that takes place on there will be your issue, and you will not be dismissed from a rule if someone else manages to log into your account. Ensure that they’re secure, and enable 2FA if necessary.
- Head Staff will do what they deem necessary to protect the security, safety, and organisation of the server, the staff team, and the player-base. Their word is final and should be respected.