# Server Rules

### <mark style="color:$success;">Tier 1 - Mild Violations</mark>

Low‑impact behaviour that disrupts chat or gameplay without causing real harm.

| Step | Punishment   |
| ---- | ------------ |
| 1    | Warning      |
| 2    | 30m Mute     |
| 3    | 1h Mute      |
| 4    | 3h Mute      |
| 5    | 8h Mute      |
| 6    | 1d Mute      |
| 7    | Repeat Cycle |

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### <mark style="color:$warning;">Tier 2 - Moderate Violations</mark>

Behaviour that noticeably disrupts the server or community.

#### Punishment Path (Chat)

| Step | Punishment   |
| ---- | ------------ |
| 1    | Warning      |
| 2    | 2h Mute      |
| 3    | 12h Mute     |
| 4    | 1d Mute      |
| 5    | 3d Mute      |
| 6    | 1w Mute      |
| 7    | Repeat Cycle |

#### Punishment Path (Gameplay)

| Step | Punishment   |
| ---- | ------------ |
| 1    | Warning      |
| 2    | 1d Ban       |
| 3    | 3d Ban       |
| 4    | 1w Ban       |
| 5    | Repeat Cycle |

***

### <mark style="color:$danger;">Tier 3 - Serious Violations</mark>

Actions that cause significant harm to players or disrupt the server in a major way.

#### Punishment Path (Chat)

| Step | Punishment   |
| ---- | ------------ |
| 1    | 3h Mute      |
| 2    | 1d Mute      |
| 3    | 3d Mute      |
| 4    | 1w Mute      |
| 5    | 1mo Mute     |
| 6    | Repeat Cycle |

#### Punishment Path (Gameplay)

| Step | Punishment   |
| ---- | ------------ |
| 1    | 1d Ban       |
| 2    | 3d Ban       |
| 3    | 1w Ban       |
| 4    | 2w Ban       |
| 5    | Repeat Cycle |

### <mark style="color:violet;">Tier 4 - Extreme Violations</mark>

Deliberate actions intended to harm players, staff, or the server.

| Step | Punishment                              |
| ---- | --------------------------------------- |
| 1    | Permanent Ban                           |
| 2    | IP Ban / Blacklist *(Admin Discretion)* |


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