# Rules

<mark style="color:red;">**PLEASE READ: Claims on the server \*EXPIRE\* if you go 60+ days in a row of not being online! If your base gets claimed by someone else, we will \*NOT\* reverse that.**</mark> \
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All rules are subject to change, and are enforced on the judgment of staff. You can request a clarification on a ruling, but ignoring or disregarding a ruling will lead to further punishments.\
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**Minecraft EULA states we must keep the server appropriate for ages 10+. Therefore, swearing, sexual/adult topics, etc. are not permitted. "Hell" and "Damn" are fine, as long as not excessively done.**&#x20;

## <mark style="color:blue;">SquirtleSquadMC Rules</mark>

**Welcome to SquirtleSquadMC! To keep the community fun, fair, and respectful, we ask that you follow these simplified guidelines:**

* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Respect & Positivity:**</mark> Be respectful to others, avoid toxic behavior, and don’t disrupt the experience for other players. Bullying, griefing, or harassment (in chat or builds) will not be tolerated. Please do not pester staff for minor things that can be asked in main chat.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Language & Conduct:**</mark> English is the only language allowed in public chat. No offensive language, links, jokes, or inappropriate topics (e.g., political, racist, sexist, or homophobic comments). Keep conversations age-appropriate for players 10+.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Fair Play:**</mark> No cheating, using unfair mods, exploiting glitches, or building large redstone contraptions/auto-farms. Report any bugs or exploits to staff immediately.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Trading & Economy:**</mark> Scamming is prohibited, and all trades must be honored. Don’t mass undersell rare items or disrupt the server’s economy. Requesting items or Pokémon from staff or players without permission is also not allowed.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**No Spam or Abuse:**</mark> Don’t spam commands like /tpa or /msg, and don’t abuse donator commands by selling perks (e.g., hatching eggs for payment).
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**No Alt Accounts:**</mark> Using multiple accounts (alts) to gain an advantage is not allowed.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Staff Respect:**</mark> Always respect staff decisions. If you are muted or banned, only the punished player may contact staff for resolution.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**Give Others Space:**</mark> Don’t build too close to other players’ claims (maintain at least 25-50 blocks), and don’t block access to loot, crates, or Pokémon spawns.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**No Mass Giveaways:**</mark> Drop parties or giving away large amounts of items, especially in a way that disrupts the server, are prohibited.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**No Advertising:**</mark> Promoting other servers, modpacks, or discords is not allowed without staff approval.
* <mark style="color:yellow;">**EULA Compliance:**</mark> All in-game content and behavior must follow Minecraft’s EULA, and violations can result in removal or a ban.

### Final Note: Rules are enforced at staff discretion to keep the server enjoyable for everyone. Please play fair and have fun on SquirtleSquadMC!