InfinitySMP Web

To ensure a positive and respectful environment, InfinitySMP employs a fair and consistent disciplinary system. Violations of our rules may result in the following punishments:

• Mute: Temporary or permanent restriction from using the InfinitySMP network chat. This restricts a player's ability to communicate with others in-game.
• Ban: Temporary or permanent exclusion from the InfinitySMP network. This prevents a player from accessing our server.
• Blacklist: Permanent exclusion from the InfinitySMP network. A blacklist punishment indicates a severe or repeated history of rule violations. At this point, you are unlikely to be unbanned, as you either have a very serious violation or a substantial accumulation of offenses.

Appeals Process:

We understand that sometimes mistakes can happen, and players may feel they have been unfairly punished. Therefore, we offer an appeals process:

• Initial Appeal: If you believe a punishment was unjust, you have the right to submit an appeal through our designated platform at [Appeal Platform Link]. Please provide all relevant information and evidence to support your case.  Appeals must be submitted within 30 days of the punishment.

• What happens if you submit an appeal after 30 days?
• If you submit your appeal after the 30-day deadline, the case and punishment will be considered justified. While we will still respond to your appeal and any further appeals, you will no longer have the right to a review of the evidence. This rule is in place to ensure a fair and efficient appeal process. If you believe you were falsely punished, it is in your best interest to appeal as soon as possible. A timely appeal allows us to review the case while all relevant data is still available, increasing the chances of a swift and accurate resolution.

• Re-Appeal: If your initial appeal is denied, you may submit a new appeal after 14 days from the date of the denial.  However, the moderation team reserves the right to enforce a longer restriction period before a resubmission is allowed, depending on the severity of the offense.  Any extended restriction period will be communicated to the player.
• Blacklist Appeals: Appeals for blacklist punishments are handled on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed to be successful. Due to the nature of a blacklist, reinstatement is rare and will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Proof and Confidentiality:

• We understand players' wish to see proof of their alleged offenses. However, InfinitySMP does not publicly share proof against players. This is primarily due to the fact that such evidence often contains sensitive information, including anti-cheat data, staff-related information, and other details that could be exploited. Rest assured that if you submit an appeal claiming a false ban, a thorough review of the evidence, will be conducted by Administrators and above. This internal review ensures that punishments are justified and applied correctly, while also protecting the integrity of our systems and the privacy of our players.

Important Notice Regarding Unbans/Unmutes/Unblacklists:

• In compliance with the Minecraft End User License Agreement (EULA), InfinitySMP does not offer or condone the purchase of unbans, unmutes, or unblacklists. Maintaining a fair and balanced environment. The appeals process outlined above is the only legitimate way for contesting a punishment.

The use of modifications or tools that provide an unfair advantage is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:

Clients:

• Hacked clients such as Wurst or LiquidBounce, and similar clients are forbidden.
• Logging on, the network with any type of blacklisted modifications is strictly prohibited and will result in an immediate ban.

Click Rate:

• Tools or hardware that increase click rates (e.g., auto-clickers, macros, or multi-key bindings) are forbidden.
• Grip-enhancing tools (e.g., grip tape) are allowed.

Hitbox/Reach:

• Altering hitboxes or extending reach is forbidden.

Freecam & Ping Manipulation:

• Using freecam mods/cheats or manipulating your ping to gain an advantage is forbidden. This also includes software such as Clumsy.

Entity Radar:

• Modifications that reveal the positions of players, mobs, or other entities (e.g., radar-enabled minimaps or nametags for sneaking players) are forbidden.

VR Headsets:

• The use of VR headsets or similar hardware is not explicitly disallowed, but is at the player's own risk. Players using such hardware must ensure it provides no unfair advantage.

Mouse Abuse/Forbidden Clicking Methods:

• Certain clicking methods can achieve extremely high click rates, sometimes dozens of clicks per second. These methods, which do not rely on standard finger clicks, are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, "drag clicking" (a technique where fingers are dragged across the mouse to create vibrations that register as clicks) and the use of any external tools or devices (e.g., electric toothbrushes) to generate clicks/cps. Use of such methods may result in bans related to auto-clickers. Players are advised that these methods are not permitted.

Important Notice!

We reserve the right to ban players even in cases where it is not clearly evident whether blacklisted modifications have been used. Players who deliberately choose to behave in the gray areas regarding this topic must expect a ban. It is at the discretion of an Admin+ to act and decide in such cases for the benefit of the server and the community.

A full list of allowed modifications can be found here: []

Maintaining a respectful and appropriate chat environment is essential. The following behaviors are prohibited in chat:

• Spamming/Chat-Flood: Rapidly sending multiple messages in close succession.
• Character Spam: Unnecessary repetition of characters.
• Command Spam: Unnecessary repetition of commands (e.g., repeatedly sending teleport requests).
• Encouraging Spam: Encouraging others to spam.
• Special Character Spam: Excessive use of special characters or symbols. Limited use in private messages is acceptable if it is not disruptive.

• Racism or Discrimination: Any discriminatory or offensive language or behavior towards any race, religion, gender or other personal attribute is strictly prohibited.
• Advertising: Advertising other Minecraft servers or other services is prohibited without prior authorization from staff, this includes Discord Servers, TeamSpeak Servers & more.
• Respect for Privacy: Sharing personal information about another player or staff member is a serious offense and is not allowed. Personal information includes, but is not limited to: Real-Names, Addresses, Phone Numbers and other identifying details.
• Keep the Chat Relevant: Please keep the public chat focused on InfinitySMP. Do not share links to external websites, Discord servers, Teamspeak IPs, social media accounts, or other off-topic content.
• Respecting Our Staffs: Our staff and build team members volunteer their time to make the InfinitySMP community great. Please show them the respect they deserve. Disrespect towards staff will be met with stricter consequences.

• Fighting Punishments or Respecting the Appeal Process: To ensure fairness and privacy, all punishment appeals must be submitted through https://infinitysmp.online/index.php?route=/unbanappeal/ Public discussion of punishments in chat is not allowed.
• Misleading or Lying to a Staff: Knowingly providing false or misleading information to a staff member is a serious offense and will be dealt with accordingly. This includes, but is not limited to, false reports and lying during investigations.
• Creating a Positive Community: We strive to create a positive and welcoming community. Treat all players with respect. Disrespectful behavior, including but not limited to IRL Threats, Hate Speech, Excessive Cursing, Encouraging Self-Harm, and Death Threats, is prohibited.

This rules serves to regulate the general functioning of the Discord server. It defines both the freedoms and the limits for every member of the community. As the moderation team, we are committed to ensuring that these rules are followed and will take appropriate action against violations, up to and including exclusion from our community if necessary. By remaining on this Discord server, every user automatically agrees to these rules.

§1 - General Regulations

• Kindness and politeness are the top priority. Every user must behave in a way that does not disturb or harass others.
• Any statements or distribution of materials related to drugs, violence, sexism, racism, or other inappropriate topics will not be tolerated in any form.
• Profile pictures and nicknames are not allowed to contain any disturbing, offensive, or prohibited elements or symbols.
• Private data such as phone numbers, addresses, private pictures, and chat logs are not allowed to be requested or shared publicly or privately.
• Encouraging rule-breaking or participating in such activities is strictly forbidden.
• Any kind of self-promotion or advertising is strictly prohibited.
• Toxicity, provocative discussions, excessive use of caps lock, and any kind of spam are not allowed.
• Messages should comply with the respective channel guidelines.
• Account sharing is prohibited, including sharing passwords.
• Any trade involving real money is strictly forbidden.

§2 – Use of Voice Channels

• Under no circumstances may the voice (+ Live Streams) of other users be recorded without their consent.
• Background noise and disruptive sounds should be avoided.
• Channel hopping (constantly switching from one channel to another) is prohibited.

§3 - Further regulations 

• The user is also required to comply with the Discord Community Guidelines, as violations of these will also be punished.
• Additionally, we reserve the right to issue punishments against users even if specific rule violations are not explicitly stated or have not yet been added to the rules.
• The rules may change at any time. While changes are usually announced, it is each user's responsibility to stay informed about the current rules.

1. General Provisions
1.1 This policy applies to all players on the InfinitySMP Minecraft Network.
1.2 By using our server, players accept the possibility of a screenshare to check for rule violations/Hacking.
1.3 The screenshare tool Echo is used to investigate potential cheating behavior.

2. Consent and Data Protection
2.1 Before a screenshare takes place, the player must explicitly consent. Without consent, the player may be excluded from the network.
2.2 The Echo tool only stores minimal data, including IP addresses, hardware identifiers, recent program usage, and login activity.
2.3 All collected data is used exclusively for fraud prevention and is not shared with third parties.
2.4 Data transmission occurs over encrypted channels, ensuring that third parties cannot access it.

3. Screenshare Procedure
3.1 If a player is suspected of cheating, a staff member may request a screenshare.
3.2 The player will receive a request to launch the Echo tool and follow the staff member’s instructions.
3.3 If a player refuses the screenshare or prematurely terminates it, this may be considered an admission of guilt and result in a punishment.

4. Data Storage and Deletion
4.1 The data collected by Echo is stored only as long as necessary for fraud analysis.
4.2 After the investigation is concluded, and a specified period has passed, the data will be deleted.

5. Consequences of Violations
5.1 If a player is caught cheating, punishments up to a permanent ban may apply.
5.2 Any attempt to manipulate the screenshare process leads to an immediate ban.
5.3 If a player feels unfairly treated, they may file a complaint through our ticket system within 48 hours.
5.4 We are not obligated to provide the player with the Echo results. Evidence remains confidential and is kept exclusively under staff control, as regulated under the rule category: Punishments - Proof and Confidentiality.

6. Final Provisions
6.1 This policy may be adjusted at any time to ensure player protection and fairness on the network.
6.2 By using & playing on the InfinitySMP network, every player agrees to these terms.