# Official Discord Server Rules

By submitting your **Whitelist Application** and joining **Meridian Roleplay**, you agree to follow both our **community rules** and the rules below. These apply to all members, in all channels.

Violations may result in warnings, mutes, kicks, or bans from the Discord and the game server.

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#### General Rules <a href="#general-rules" id="general-rules"></a>

1. **Follow Discord’s ToS & Guidelines**
   * [Discord Terms of Service](https://discord.com/terms)
   * [Discord Community Guidelines](https://discord.com/guidelines)
2. **Respect Others**
   * Derogatory speech of any kind is not tolerated.
   * This includes racial, homophobic, hate-based, or discriminatory remarks.
   * Applies to this Discord **and** any gang/business Discords tied to **Meridian**.
3. **Respect Staff**
   * Staff volunteer their time to support the community.
   * Harassing, flaming, or berating staff will result in tickets being closed and potential removal.
   * Do not ping or tag staff unnecessarily (even in tickets). We see everything and will respond as soon as possible.
4. **Content Standards**
   * Keep all posts in the appropriate channels.
   * No NSFW, gore, or excessively graphic content.
   * No political, religious, or controversial discussions. This Discord is for roleplay and community fun.
5. **Advertising & Promotions**
   * No self-promotion or advertising other communities, businesses, or servers unless staff-approved.
6. **IC vs OOC**
   * Information posted in Discord should **not** be used in-game unless it is explicitly marked as **in-character (IC)** (e.g., “Emails” channels).
   * Metagaming Discord info into RP is a bannable offense.
7. **Reports & Evidence**
   * Player reports require a **clip or evidence** from your own POV.
   * Do not use third-party streams or clips from others as primary evidence.
   * Reports without sufficient evidence may be closed without action.

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#### Enforcement <a href="#enforcement" id="enforcement"></a>

* Minor violations may result in **warnings, mutes, or temporary bans**.
* Severe violations (hate speech, harassment, doxxing, metagaming Discord info) = **immediate permanent ban**.
* All Discord punishments may carry over into in-game consequences.

#### Notes <a href="#notes" id="notes"></a>

* Joining the Discord = agreeing to both **Meridian rules** and **Discord’s ToS**.
* Keep it professional, creative, and fun - this Discord is an **extension of the city**.


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