Server Rules (Full)

Oakheart SMP is a community-focused survival server. These rules exist to ensure everyone has a positive experience.


Core Values

  • Community First — Support fellow players and build connections

  • Fair Play — No cheating, exploiting, or unfair advantages

  • Respect — Treat everyone with kindness and consideration

  • Creativity — Build, trade, and create unique experiences


Quick Rules

New to Oakheart? Here's the essential version:

  1. Be respectful — No harassment, hate speech, slurs, or bullying

  2. No cheating — X-ray, hacking, and duping will get you banned

  3. No griefing — Don't steal or destroy others' builds

  4. Claim your builds — Use /lands create and /lands claim

  5. Trade safely — Use /trade <player> for secure exchanges

  6. PvP is opt-in — Use /pvp to enable consensual combat

  7. Report issues — Open a ticket on Discord


1. Respect & Behavior

Do

  • Be kind and respectful to all players

  • Use appropriate language in public chat

  • Help new players learn the server

  • Report rule violations to staff

  • Keep disputes civil and private

Don't

  • Use slurs, hate speech, or discriminatory language

  • Harass, bully, or target other players

  • Spam chat or commands

  • Advertise other servers

  • Share personal information (yours or others')

  • Bypass chat filters or evade mutes

Consequences

Warnings first, then escalating mutes depending on severity.


2. Griefing & Theft

All claimed land is protected. Griefing unclaimed builds is still against the rules.

Do

  • Respect all claimed territory

  • Ask permission before building near others (64+ blocks)

  • Report griefing immediately via Discord ticket

  • Claim your builds to protect them

Don't

  • Grief, destroy, or modify others' builds

  • Steal from chests, containers, or item frames

  • Kill or harm other players' pets/animals

  • Loot abandoned builds without staff permission

  • Build offensive or inappropriate structures

  • Use lava/water to grief around claims

Consequences

Rollback of damage plus a ban. Length depends on severity and repeat offenses.


3. Cheating & Exploits

Do

  • Play fairly using vanilla mechanics

  • Report bugs and exploits to staff immediately

  • Use approved client-side mods (see list below)

Don't

  • Use hacked clients, X-ray, or cheat mods

  • Exploit bugs or glitches for advantage

  • Dupe items or currency

  • Use alternate accounts to bypass limits

  • Abuse mechanics for unintended advantages

  • Use macros/autoclickers for AFK farming

Approved Client Mods

  • Performance: Optifine, Sodium, Lithium

  • Visual: Shaders, custom textures

  • Building: Litematica (schematic viewer only, NO printer)

  • Maps: Minimap mods (NO entity radar, NO cave mapping)

  • Utility: Inventory sorting, Simple Voice Chat

  • Other QoL mods — When in doubt, ask staff first

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4. Economy & Trading

Do

  • Trade fairly and honor agreements

  • Use /trade <player> for safe trades

  • Respect shop prices and stock limits

  • Report scams or unfair trades

Don't

  • Scam or mislead other players

  • Exploit shop stock limits or cooldowns

  • Attempt to manipulate the economy

  • Create "emerald generators" or exploit villagers

  • Trade real money for in-game items (except official store)

Spawn Shop Limits

Each shop has per-player daily limits. These reset automatically. Don't attempt to bypass them with alt accounts.

Consequences

Warning → Trade restrictions → Temp ban → Economy reset + Permanent ban


5. Claims & Land Use

Do

  • Claim all builds you want protected

  • Leave 64+ blocks distance from other players' claims

  • Contact staff for land disputes

Don't

  • Build offensive structures (hate symbols, NSFW, etc.)

  • Build structures to harass or target players

  • Claim around others to box them in

  • Bypass claim protections with exploits

Inactive Claims

Claims inactive for 90+ days may be removed by staff. We'll attempt to contact you first.


6. Player Shops & Warps

Do

  • Create legitimate shops with fair prices

  • Use clear warp names and categories

  • Keep shop areas accessible

  • Update stock regularly

Don't

  • Create fake/scam shops

  • Use warps to trap or kill players

  • Set warps to inappropriate locations

  • Create misleading warp names

Shop Limits

Based on vote/store rank. Higher ranks = more shops allowed.


7. Chat & Communication

Do

  • Keep chat friendly and welcoming

  • Use English in public chat (other languages in /msg)

  • Use /msg <player> for private conversations

Don't

  • Spam chat or commands

  • USE EXCESSIVE CAPS OR FORMATTING

  • Discuss controversial topics (politics, religion)

  • Share links without permission

  • Bypass chat filters

Chat Features

  • Link items in chat with [item]

  • Discord chat syncs with in-game chat

Consequences

Warning → Mute (increasing duration) → Temp ban


8. Redstone & Server Performance

Do

  • Build efficient redstone contraptions

  • Turn off farms when not in use

  • Report lag sources to staff

Don't

  • Build lag machines intentionally

  • Create massive entity farms

  • Use excessive hoppers or redstone clocks

  • Build auto-clickers or macro farms

Consequences

Warning → Farm removal → Temp ban (if intentional)


9. PvP & Combat

PvP is disabled by default. Both players must opt-in.

Do

  • Only PvP with consenting players (both use /pvp)

  • Return items after friendly fights (if agreed)

  • Keep PvP in appropriate areas

Don't

  • Kill players without consent

  • Trap players in PvP zones

  • Use PvP to harass or grief

  • Abuse PvP toggle mechanics

Consequences

Warning → Temp ban → Permanent ban


Punishment System

Warning System

Most first offenses result in a logged warning.

Mute Durations

Mutes start short and get longer with repeat offenses. Staff choose the length based on what happened and how many times it has happened before.

Ban Durations

  • Minor (chat spam, accidental grief): 1-3 days

  • Moderate (theft, intentional grief, scamming): 7-30 days

  • Major (hacking, duping, severe harassment): Longer bans up to permanent

Appeals

  • All punishments can be appealed on Discord

  • Players who cooperate may receive reduced punishments

  • Staff will review evidence before decisions


Staff & Moderation

How to Contact Staff

  • Discord: Open a support ticket

  • In-game: Report in chat if urgent

What Staff CAN Do

  • View chat logs

  • Inspect block changes

  • Restore inventories

  • Issue bans/mutes

  • Teleport to investigate

What Staff CANNOT Do

  • Give free items or currency

  • Bypass economy systems for players

  • Share confidential player information

  • Abuse permissions for personal gain

Staff are held to higher standards and can be demoted for rule violations.


Voting Rules

Do

  • Vote on all 5 sites daily for maximum rewards

  • Enjoy your {{item:votekey}}, {{item:vote_token}}, and Vote Points!

Don't

  • Use VPNs to vote multiple times

  • Use alternate accounts to vote for the same player

  • Exploit voting systems

Consequences

Vote rewards removed + Temp ban


Store & Donations

What You Can Buy

  • Store ranks (Hedgehog, Squirrel, Otter, Owl)

  • Crate keys

  • Cosmetics

  • Claim Chunks

Important Notes

  • Chargebacks result in permanent ban

  • Contact staff for refunds/issues before disputing

  • Real money trading outside official store is prohibited


Rule Changes

These rules may be updated as the server grows. Major changes will be announced on Discord.


Need Help?

  • Open a support ticket on Discord

  • Ask in chat — our community is friendly

  • Check the FAQ for common questions

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