2. Gameplay Rules

Violation of most gameplay rules will result in a ban without warning.

2.1. Unfair Advantages

1. Using modifications/cheats that provide an unfair advantage is prohibited (see Disallowed Mods).
2. Abuse/Exploitation of any bugs, even if well-known, is prohibited (e.g. Duplication exploits, Glitching into bases, Enderpearl Glitching, etc).
3. Using any method to boost statistics, such as abusing a bug or using numerous accounts, is prohibited.
4. Teaming with players that are using Disallowed Mods is prohibited.
5. All vanilla mechanics/exploits used for cave finding are use at your own risk. Using them to locate players is strictly prohibited.
6. Reloading shaders or using F3+A to locate players is prohibited.
7. Using a mod/resource pack that reduces the opacity of lava is prohibited.
8. Resource packs that outline ores for cosmetic purposes are allowed.
9. Use of Fullbright/gamma enhancing mods or resource packs are allowed.

2.2. Gameplay/Playstyle Abuse

1. Trapping is allowed (obsidian trapping, derping, etc.), so long as the player's head is not suffocating.
2. Block-glitching into areas that other players are unable to access normally is prohibited.
3. Sabotaging teammates/insiding factions is prohibited.
4. Creation of inappropriate builds/signs is prohibited, this includes lag machines.
5. Having B-Claims on corners at SOTW is prohibited.
6. Cross server trading is prohibited.
7. TP trapping under any circumstance is prohibited.
8. Glitching/trapping players by the use of /pvp is prohibited.
9. Using gen buckets to trap a player is prohibited.
10. Using any derps/traps that are not your factions or your allies' is prohibited.
11. Glitching into bases (e.g. Border bouncing to bypass defenses) is prohibited.
12. Glitching/freezing your game to gain an advantage is prohibited.
13. Selling/buying/trading items on the server for IRL money is prohibited, this includes discussion of such.
14. You cannot use any derps or traps while your faction has a /f shield active in the claims of the derps or traps. 

2.3. Account Misconduct

1. All players are responsible for their account and personal information, this includes taking responsibility for any actions performed on the account. DO NOT share your account information or password with anyone.
2. Use of inappropriate skins or usernames is prohibited.
3. Harmful use/exploitation of server commands is prohibited.
4. Selling/buying/trading accounts on the server is prohibited, this includes discussion of such.
5. Charging back any payment to CosmicReborn is prohibited.

2.4. Player Impersonation

1. Impersonating any player is prohibited.
2. Making a ban appeal for a another player is prohibited.

2.5. Scamming

1. Scamming under any circumstances is prohibited.
2. Renaming items to something they're not in /ah or in chat is prohibited.
3. Creating fake warps to try and trick players is prohibited.

2.6. Screensharing

1. Admins have discretion to request a player to screenshare if they suspect a violation of the rules.
2. Refusing to screenshare or cooperate during a screenshare is prohibited.
3. Logging out, deleting files, disabling PC processes or altering files while frozen/being screenshared is prohibited.
4. Recording while being screenshared is prohibited.

2.7. Faction Prize Eligibility

1. Any faction or allyship that shares a base can only claim one faction top prize.
   - The faction ranked higher on /f top will be the one to receive the prize.
   - If that faction is deemed ineligible, the next highest faction on /f top will receive the prize instead.
2. Any faction deemed an alt faction of another faction that receives a prize will be skipped in prize distribution.
3. Any faction that undermines the spirit of the game throughout the map may be disqualified from receiving faction prizes at the discretion of Admins.