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Welcome to the CenastorMC Community Website.
These rules are in place to help maintain a respectful, safe, organized, and enjoyable environment for all members of the community.

By using our forums, blogs, downloads, and community features, you agree to follow all rules listed below. Failure to follow these rules may result in warnings, content removal, temporary restrictions, or permanent account suspension depending on severity.

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1. General Community Rules

1.1 Respect All Members

All users must treat others with respect.

The following behavior is not allowed:

- Harassment or bullying
- Personal attacks
- Hate speech or discrimination
- Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or targeted insults
- Threats or intimidation
- Encouraging harmful behavior toward others

Healthy debates and disagreements are allowed, but they must remain respectful and constructive.

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1.2 No Toxic or Disruptive Behavior

Users may not intentionally disrupt discussions, provoke arguments, or create drama within the community.

This includes:

- Trolling
- Flame baiting
- Excessive negativity
- Repeated arguments after moderator decisions
- Derailing topics
- Posting purely to provoke reactions

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1.3 No Spam

Spam of any kind is prohibited.

Examples include:

- Repeated messages or posts
- Meaningless or low-effort replies
- Excessive emojis or symbols
- Advertising unrelated communities or services
- Posting the same content across multiple sections
- Mass tagging or mentioning users

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1.4 Appropriate Content Only

All content posted on the website must remain appropriate for a general community audience.

The following content is prohibited:

- Pornographic or sexually explicit material
- Graphic violence or gore
- Illegal content
- Malware, viruses, or harmful files
- Pirated software or stolen content
- Real-world personal information (doxxing)
- Encouragement of dangerous or illegal activities

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1.5 English Language Requirement

To ensure moderation and communication quality, all public content should primarily be written in English unless posted in a dedicated multilingual section.

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1.6 Staff Respect & Enforcement

Moderators and administrators are responsible for enforcing community standards.

Users may not:

- Publicly argue moderator decisions
- Impersonate staff members
- Encourage others to ignore rules
- Abuse the report system

If you disagree with a moderation action, contact staff privately and respectfully.

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2. Forum Posting Rules

2.1 Post in the Correct Section

Users must post threads in the appropriate forum categories.

Before posting:

- Check if a similar topic already exists
- Use descriptive titles
- Keep discussions relevant to the section

Threads posted in the wrong section may be moved or removed.

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2.2 No Duplicate Threads

Do not create multiple threads about the same topic.

Repeated duplicate posting may be considered spam.

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2.3 Keep Discussions On Topic

Stay relevant to the original discussion.

Avoid:

- Off-topic arguments
- Random unrelated content
- Hijacking another user’s thread

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2.4 Constructive Posting

Posts should contribute meaningful discussion.

Low-quality content such as:

- “First”
- Single-word spam
- Random keyboard smashing
- Empty reactions

may be removed.

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2.5 No False Information

Do not intentionally spread misinformation, fake announcements, scams, or misleading content.

Users repeatedly posting false information may lose posting privileges.

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2.6 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activity on your account.

Sharing accounts is discouraged and users may not evade punishments by creating alternate accounts.

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3. Blog Posting Rules

3.1 Quality Standards

Blog posts should be informative, readable, and well-structured.

Posts should include:

- Clear titles
- Organized formatting
- Relevant information
- Proper spelling and grammar where possible

Low-effort or copied content may be removed.

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3.2 Original Content Preferred

Users are encouraged to create original blog content.

If referencing outside material:

- Credit the original creator
- Do not plagiarize content
- Do not repost copyrighted material without permission

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3.3 No Clickbait or Misleading Titles

Blog titles and thumbnails should accurately represent the content.

Misleading or intentionally deceptive posts may be edited or removed.

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3.4 Community-Friendly Topics

Blog posts should contribute positively to the community.

Allowed topics may include:

- Community news
- Tutorials
- Creative projects
- Updates
- Guides
- Reviews
- Community events
- Helpful resources

Staff reserve the right to remove content deemed inappropriate or harmful to the community environment.

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4. Resource Upload Rules

4.1 Safe Downloads Only

All uploaded resources must be safe and free of malicious content.

Strictly prohibited:

- Viruses
- Malware
- Crypto miners
- Hidden executables
- Harmful scripts

Uploads may be scanned or reviewed by staff before approval.

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4.2 Proper Resource Descriptions

All resources must include:

- A clear title
- Accurate description
- Installation or usage instructions where necessary
- Version information if applicable

Misleading uploads may be removed.

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4.3 Ownership & Permissions

You may only upload content that:

- You created yourself
- You have permission to distribute
- Is properly licensed for sharing

Stolen or unauthorized uploads will be removed immediately.

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4.4 No Pirated Content

The following are strictly prohibited:

- Cracked software
- Leaked files
- Paid content redistribution
- Copyright infringement
- License bypass tools

Violations may result in immediate permanent bans.

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4.5 Resource Support & Updates

Creators are encouraged to:

- Keep resources updated
- Respond to feedback respectfully
- Fix known issues when possible

Inactive or abandoned resources may be archived.

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4.6 Appropriate Resource Content

Resources must not include:

- Offensive imagery
- Hate symbols
- Illegal material
- Explicit content
- Harmful or dangerous code

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5. User Profiles & Signatures

5.1 Appropriate Usernames

Usernames may not contain:

- Hate speech
- Offensive language
- Impersonation of staff or public figures
- Excessive symbols or unreadable text

Staff may request username changes if necessary.

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5.2 Avatars & Signatures

Profile pictures, banners, and signatures must follow all general community guidelines.

Inappropriate images or links may be removed without warning.

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6. Reporting & Moderation

6.1 Reporting Content

Users are encouraged to report:

- Rule violations
- Spam
- Harmful content
- Suspicious downloads
- Harassment

False or abusive reports may result in penalties.

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6.2 Moderator Actions

Staff may:

- Edit or remove content
- Lock threads
- Restrict access
- Suspend accounts
- Permanently ban users

Moderation decisions are made to protect the overall community environment.

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7. Punishments & Enforcement

Punishments may include:

- Verbal warnings
- Official warnings
- Temporary posting restrictions
- Temporary suspensions
- Permanent bans

Severity depends on:

- Nature of the violation
- Previous history
- Intent
- Impact on the community

Serious violations may skip warning stages entirely.

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8. Final Notes

These rules may be updated or modified at any time to improve the community experience.

By participating within the CenastorMC community website, you agree to follow all guidelines and cooperate with staff decisions.

Our goal is to create a welcoming, creative, and respectful environment where the community can continue to grow together.

Thank you for being part of CenastorMC.
 
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