Official Server Rules

Welcome to House Of Gamers!
By joining our server, you agree to follow all rules below.
These rules ensure a fair, fun, and respectful experience for everyone. Ignorance of the rules is not an excuse.

️ 1. General Conduct

1.1 Respect others. Harassment, bullying, discrimination, slurs, or hate speech of any kind are strictly prohibited.
1.2 No toxic behavior. Don’t argue aggressively, provoke others, or cause drama in chat or Discord.
1.3 Keep chat appropriate.
 • No sexual, political, or religious discussions.
 • No spam, flooding, or excessive caps.
 • No advertising other servers, Discords, or YouTube channels unless approved by staff.
1.4 English-only in main chat (if multilingual, add channels for other languages).
1.5 Do not impersonate staff or other players.
1.6 Respect staff decisions. Arguing with moderators or evading punishments can result in longer or permanent bans.

️ 2. Gameplay Rules

2.1 No hacking, cheating, or unfair modifications.
 Examples of forbidden mods:
 - KillAura, X-Ray, Fly/Speed hacks, AutoClickers, Aim Assist, Baritone, Macros
 Allowed mods (if applicable):
 - OptiFine, Sodium, ReplayMod, MiniMap (no entity radar), Litematica (ghost mode only)

2.2 No exploiting bugs or glitches.
 If you find one, report it immediately.
2.3 No duping, AFK farming, or redstone lag machines.
 This includes 0-tick farms, item duplication, TNT duplication, and chunk loaders.
2.4 Do not trap players
2.5 Keep builds appropriate — no NSFW or offensive structures, symbols, or pixel art.
2.6 Item sharing rules:
 Do not demand items or try to “scam” others through trades or auctions.
2.7 Use common sense. If something gives you an unfair advantage, it’s probably not allowed.

️ 3. PvP & Combat Rules

3.1 No combat logging. Logging out during combat counts as a loss.
3.2 No teleport trapping.
3.3 No unfair advantages in PvP (e.g., hacked clients, macros, or modified reach).
3.4 No spawn killing.
3.5 No teaming in solo minigames unless explicitly allowed.
3.6 No cross-teaming between factions, teams, or events. (Unless your teammate is listed as an ally on your claim)

4. Economy, Shops & Trading

4.1 No scamming. All trades must be honest and clear.
4.2 No exploiting shop systems (e.g., item frame dupe bugs, infinite trade loops).
4.3 Shop names and signs must be appropriate.
4.4 Do not overprice essential items to trick new players.
4.5 Server currency abuse (e.g., alt accounts) is bannable.
4.6 Selling in-game items for real money is not allowed.
4.7 No external gambling or casinos that rely on real money.

5. Building & World Interaction

5.1 Keep builds reasonable in size — don’t cause lag with massive redstone or farms.
5.2 Respect terrain — avoid destroying landscapes near spawn or others’ builds.
5.3 Avoid offensive or inappropriate builds (e.g., political symbols, adult content, etc.).
5.5 Lag machines (e.g., piston spam, lag machinces) are not allowed.
5.6 Don’t block paths, portals, or essential locations.

6. Discord & External Communication

6.1 All in-game rules apply to Discord. (and vice versa!)
6.2 No NSFW, offensive, or controversial content in any channel.
6.3 Do not spam tags, DMs, or voice channels.
6.4 Respect voice chat etiquette: no loud noises, echo mics, or soundboards without permission.
6.5 Do not leak personal information — yours or anyone else’s.
6.6 No doxxing, stalking, or harassment. Instant permanent ban.
6.7 Staff impersonation or fake reports = ban.

7. Alternate Accounts & Ban Evasion

7.1 No alt accounts unless explicitly approved.
7.2 Ban evasion = permanent IP ban.
7.3 Alt farming (for kits, daily rewards, or votes) is not allowed.

8. Technical Rules

8.1 Chunk loaders, automation loops, or massive farms that cause lag will be removed.
8.2 Do not intentionally lag the server (e.g., excessive TNT, entity spam).
8.3 Report bugs privately — do not share exploits publicly.
8.4 Macros or auto-clickers (even if hardware-based) are not allowed.
8.5 External automation (e.g., bots, scripts, AFK clients) is forbidden.

️ 9. Staff Rules & Reporting

9.1 Staff decisions are final — if you disagree, appeal respectfully.
9.2 Do not ping or DM staff repeatedly unless it’s urgent.
9.3 Staff are not personal servants — don’t demand teleportation or item refunds.
9.4 If you witness rule-breaking, use the tickets on Discord to report it!
9.5 False reports or “trolling” staff = punishment.
9.6 Screenshots/video evidence must be unedited and timestamped for reports.
9.7 Staff members must follow all player rules plus internal staff policies.

10. Miscellaneous / Common Sense

10.1 Do not abuse /nick, /msg, /ignore, or other commands.
10.2 Keep your username, skin, and nickname appropriate.
10.3 No roleplay involving NSFW or harassment themes.
10.4 Events: Follow event-specific rules announced by organizers.
10.5 Streaming/Recording: Allowed, but don’t reveal private info or staff areas.
10.6 By playing, you agree to follow new rules as they’re added — staff may update rules without prior notice.
10.7 Use common sense. If something feels like it shouldn’t be allowed, don’t do it.

️ Punishment System (Optional but Recommended)

• Verbal Warning → Minor offense or misunderstanding

• Temporary Mute → Chat-related rule violations

• Kick → Immediate minor offense or AFK machine use

• Temporary Ban → Serious rule violation

• Permanent Ban → Cheating, harassment, or repeated offenses

Punishments are at staff discretion and may vary depending on severity.

Final Note

This server is built on respect, fairness, and community.
We want everyone to have fun — but not at the expense of others.
If you’re unsure about something, ask a staff member before acting.