Novelnia Server Rules

Minecraft Rules
For reasons of better readability of the rules and in-game messages, gender-specific distinctions are not made in certain cases. Even if the reader is addressed grammatically as male, this naturally refers to every reader, regardless of their gender.

§1. Validity of the rules
1.1 | These rules apply to the entire novelnia.net network and all associated components.
1.2 | By joining our servers, you automatically accept our terms and conditions and agree to comply with them.
1.3 | In the event of non-compliance with the rules listed below, the novelnia.net team is authorized to impose appropriate penalties. No distinction will be made based on rank.
1.4 | The rules are continuously improved and adapted, which is why every user is required to keep themselves up to date with the points listed here.
1.5 | Failure to comply on the grounds of ignorance will be punished in the same way as deliberate violations.

§2. Consequences
2.1 | Within the framework of our internal team guidelines and procedures, each violation is assigned a certain penalty in terms of severity and duration.
2.2 | In serious exceptional cases, penalties specific to individual cases are also possible.
2.3 | If a penalty is considered unfair, every user has the right to submit a request for the ban to be lifted.
2.3.1 | If a user submits an “Unban Request,” a decision will also be made in accordance with the above-mentioned guidelines with reference to the penalty file as to how the penalty will be handled in terms of reduction or remission.
2.3.2 | For each consequence resulting from a rule violation, evidence will be produced that clearly documents the violation.
2.3.3 | The above-mentioned evidence will be automatically deleted after a 10-day retention period and will no longer be accessible or available upon request.
2.3.4 | Despite the burden of proof, team members are not obliged to hand over this evidence or show it to the user.
2.3.5 | Evidence of violations, bans, or any private information will not be disclosed to third parties.
2.3.6 | If a ban appeal has been rejected, another appeal may only be submitted after a period of 6 months following the rejection. The team leadership may be contacted to request a review of the case.
2.4 | Possible penalties are:
2.4.1 | Exclusion from the novelnia.net network. This can take the form of a ban on both the Minecraft server and Discord.
2.4.2 | Exclusion from the in-game chat. This penalty follows violations of the rules in the form of a mute.
2.4.3 | Deletion of data related to the games (stats reset)
2.4.4 | Removal of game advantages, ranks, and other purchased products.

§3. General netiquette
3.1 | Behavior between players in chat:
3.1.1 | Insulting, cheating, discrediting, or denigrating other players is prohibited and will be punished with exclusion from chat.
3.1.2 | Spamming in any form is prohibited.
3.1.3 | Causing discomfort (physical injury) through a player's chat behavior will be punished with exclusion from the chat. This also includes discriminating against other persons/groups on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, and any other possible differences.
3.1.4 | Threats, radicalism in any form, and third-party advertising are also prohibited.
3.1.5 | Third-party advertising does not refer to partnered networks.
3.1.6 | Third-party advertising includes promoting oneself or a third party, as well as a group or brand, via public chat.
3.1.7 | The dissemination of intimate and personal data will be punished with a case-by-case review in accordance with the team's internal procedures.
3.2 | Behavior of and towards team members
3.2.1 | Behavior towards team members is derived from sub-point 3.1 above.
3.2.2 | In addition, it should be noted here that all novelnia.net team members have full authority to issue instructions. Requests made by a team member must be complied with. In the event of suspected abuse of authority, all users are required to contact the responsible team administrator.
3.2.3 | Team members have the right to play without disruption, which is the basis for nickname rights. Revealing the nickname of a team member, Media (including Premium), Eraser, or a player who has purchased these rights is a violation of netiquette. It is also prohibited to betray a team member while they are performing moderation activities in the chat.
3.2.4 | Each team member has the authority to impose penalties within the scope of their rank-specific permissions.
3.2.5 | As mentioned above, no distinction is made between players in this regard.
3.2.6 | Members of the novelnia.net team are also required to adhere to the rules.
3.3 | Conduct on the Discord server:
3.3.1 | Conduct on the Discord server of novelnia.net is explained in detail in the “Voice” rules.
3.4 | Conduct in the forum:
3.4.1 | Conduct in the forum of novelnia.net is explained in detail in the “Forum” rules.

§4. Client-side modifications
4.1 | The installation of client-side software is at your own risk and is not required by the novelnia.net network.
4.1.1 | Installing the above-mentioned software means that smooth gameplay can no longer be guaranteed.
4.1.2 | Inconsistencies and problems arising from the installation of this software cannot be resolved by the novelnia.net team.
4.2 | Modifications that give a significant gameplay advantage over other users are strictly prohibited.
4.2.1 | This includes mods that actively change gameplay (e.g., Killaura) and passive game influences (e.g., Damage Indicator).
4.2.2 | Modifying the mouse is also prohibited (e.g., placing the hit button on the mouse wheel or using an electric toothbrush to increase your clicks).
4.2.3 | Grip tape is permitted.
4.3 | A clear guideline and classification of modifications into the categories “permitted” and “prohibited” is provided below.
4.3.1 | In the event that a modification is not listed here as prohibited, each team member of the network still has the authority to prohibit the use of such a modification at short notice. In this case, the mod will be added to this list as soon as possible.
4.3.2 | Permitted modifications are:
- Resource packs (except Xray-like ones)
- Optifine (including zoom), Labymod, Badlion Client, PVP Lounge Client, Lunar, and other similar clients without game advantages.
- Minimaps without player, mob, or entity radar.
- Sprint and sneak modifications.
- Shaders.
- Dynamic Lights / Player animated / other game-based enhancements.
- Chat modifications (Tabchat)
- Replay Mod
- MorePlayerModels feaf
4.3.3 | Prohibited modifications are mods that,
- cause increased range in combat.
- make more hits, clicks, and/or critical hits possible.
- cause a movement advantage (speed, smart-moving mod, etc.).
- suppress or reduce recoil.
- automate the modification of a message (spamming).
- make it possible to see chests or players through walls, etc. (chest, item, and player ESP).

§5. General behavior in-game
5.1 | Bug using
5.1.1 | Exploiting bugs is prohibited.
5.1.2 | All players are required to report any bugs they discover.
5.2 | Exploiting in-game rank is prohibited.
5.2.1 | This includes repeatedly joining and leaving a round in order to kick other players.
5.2.2 | This also applies to clan ranks. If a clan is lost due to a misunderstanding or the wrong behavior of players, the team reserves the right to reset the clan accordingly.
5.3 | Skins and names that violate netiquette will be punished with a penalty appropriate to the offense.
5.3.1 | The term “skin” also includes capes and cosmetics.
5.3.2 | The following guidelines must be observed for all graphical modifications to skins:
- The use of radical/religious skins or names is prohibited.
- The use of skins depicting pornographic themes is prohibited.
- Pornography is defined as the depiction of nudity and sexual acts.
5.3.3 | Clan names must be chosen in accordance with the above rules. In the event of violations, we reserve the right to delete the clan without comment.
5.3.4 | Pet names must not violate the above guidelines.
5.4 | Teaming
5.4.1 | Cross-teaming is prohibited in any form.
5.4.2 | Teaming is prohibited in rounds/game modes that are not designed for teaming (e.g., KnockFFA, etc.).
5.4.3 | Exceeding the team limit in rounds/game modes that are designed for teaming is also prohibited.
5.4.4 | Intentionally hindering your own team is prohibited.
5.5 | Manipulating game statistics is prohibited.
- If a clan stands out due to boosting or unfair competition, we reserve the right to award penalty points, which will be deducted from the clan's clanelo, or to delete the clan.
5.6 | Bots are prohibited and will be excluded from the network accordingly.
5.7 | Players' behavior should be characterized by mutual consideration. Stacking (building to extreme heights) in our game modes without a tactical background is prohibited. This also includes “camping” on high surfaces.
5.8 | So-called “combat logging” is prohibited. This refers to leaving a round shortly before one's own death so that it is not recorded in the statistics
5.9 | Points will only be awarded if the game mode has actually been played.
5.10 | Points will not be awarded if a player has too many secondary accounts or has been banned.
5.11 | Trading real money is prohibited.

§6. Sonstige Regelungen
6.1 | Players are responsible for their IP address, account, and computer.
- The owner is liable for all access to the computer, network, or account by third parties.
- All users are required to keep their access data private.
6.2 | All penalties are imposed in accordance with guidelines and are not arbitrary.
6.3 | Circumventing a mute and/or ban by creating a second account is prohibited and will be punished with permanent exclusion from the respective network. A distinction is made between the forum, Discord, and server.
6.4. | If a user's behavior does not comply with general moral standards, the server team reserves the right to impose a penalty, even if the specific rule violation is not mentioned in the rules.