InPvP LLC
Acceptable Use Policy
Last updated: February 23, 2026
1. Overview
This Acceptable Use Policy (“AUP”) sets out the rules of conduct for all InPvP services, including our Minecraft Bedrock servers, website, Discord server, and any other platforms we operate. This AUP is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Service.
These rules apply to all players regardless of rank, role, or status. Staff members are held to the same standards and may face additional consequences for violations.
Punishments escalate with repeated offenses. First offenses typically receive lighter punishments, while repeat offenders face progressively harsher consequences up to permanent bans. Staff may adjust punishments based on the severity and context of each situation.
2. Chat Offenses
The following rules apply to all forms of in-game communication, including public chat, private messages, signs, books, item names, and any other text visible to players.
| Offense | Description | Punishment Escalation |
|---|---|---|
| Spamming | Repeating the same messages or phrases 3+ times. | Warning → 15 min mute → 30 min mute → 2 hour mute |
| Inappropriate Language | Excessive swearing, sexual comments, or inappropriate language directed toward other players. Very mild use is acceptable. | Warning → 1 hour mute → 1 day mute → 7 day mute → 30 day mute → Permanent mute |
| Toxicity | Any form of excessive toxicity including name calling, degradation, or ill-intended interactions. | Case-by-case |
| Hate Speech / Racism | Any racist, extremely hateful, or discriminatory comments. Includes usage of slurs or hateful builds. | Permanent ban |
| Inappropriate Nickname | Any nickname that is NSFW or inappropriate. Racist nicknames are punished under Hate Speech. | 1 hour ban → 3 day ban → 7 day ban |
| Unintentional Advertisement | Mentioning other servers without the direct intention of getting other players to join. | Warning → 1 hour mute → 1 day mute → 7 day mute |
| Blatant Advertising | Encouraging or persuading players to join another server. Includes giving the IP address or website of another server. | Permanent ban |
| Staff Impersonation | Pretending to be a staff member to deceive others, whether through /nick or other means. | 1 day ban → 7 day ban → 30 day ban → Permanent ban |
3. Gameplay Offenses
The following rules apply to gameplay behavior across all InPvP servers.
| Offense | Description | Punishment Escalation |
|---|---|---|
| Inappropriate Skins | Any username or skin that is NSFW or racist/hateful. | Permanent ban |
| Inappropriate Team / City / Island Name | Any NSFW team/city/island names. Racist names are punished under Hate Speech. | Warning → 7 day ban → 30 day ban → Permanent ban |
| Inappropriate Item Market Item | Any NSFW renamed item listed on the Item Market. The item will be deleted. | Warning → 1 day ban → 7 day ban → 14 day ban |
| Teleport Trapping | Any method of convincing a player to teleport for the intent of killing or causing harm without their knowledge. | 1 day ban → 7 day ban → 30 day ban |
| Death / SWAT / DOXX Threats | Any release of personal information, a threat to a player's safety, or death threats. | Permanent ban |
| Mute Evading | Going around a mute punishment through alt accounts or other means. | IP Mute (2× original) → Permanent IP mute |
| Ban Evading | Going around a ban through using alt accounts. | IP Ban (2× original) → Permanent IP ban |
| Griefing / Stealing | Damaging or stealing items from another player's builds in claimed land. Includes villagers, pets, etc. | 7 day ban → 30 day ban → Permanent ban |
| Scamming | Any trade that was not fulfilled as promised. Clear evidence of the trade is required when reporting. | Permanent ban |
| Item Market / Trade Scamming | Any attempt to scam through Item Market listings or the trade menu, including selling a renamed item as something else. | 7 day ban → 30 day ban → Permanent ban |
| Inappropriate Builds | Any NSFW build or building of a swear word. Racist or discriminatory symbols are punished under Hate Speech. | 12 hour ban → 1 day ban → 7 day ban → 30 day ban → Permanent ban |
| Hacked Client | Using any hacked client or disallowed modification. | Permanent ban |
| Macros / Scripts / Auto Clicker | Using any method to automatically perform tasks like auto attacking mobs. Includes balance wipe and Hunter Job Reset per offense. | 1 day ban → 7 day ban → 30 day ban → Permanent ban |
| Exploiting Bugs | Abusing any type of exploit or game-breaking bug. Players may be rewarded for reporting bugs instead. | Permanent ban |
| Minor Bug Exploits | Any exploit that is not gameplay-breaking but deemed unfair and/or inconvenient for players. | 1 day ban → 7 day ban → 14 day ban → 30 day ban |
| IRL Trading | Any sort of trade of in-game items or currency for real life currency. | 30 day ban → Permanent ban |
| Lying In Tickets | Providing false or misleading information in a support ticket. Includes fabricating evidence or misrepresenting events. | 7 day ban → 30 day ban → Permanent ban |
4. Website & Community Conduct
The following rules apply to the InPvP website (inpvp.net), Discord server, and any other community platforms:
- Profile content: Bios, screenshots, and other profile content must not contain NSFW material, hate speech, harassment, personal information of others, or advertising.
- Screenshots: Uploaded screenshots are automatically scanned for inappropriate content. Repeated attempts to upload inappropriate images may result in account suspension.
- Support system: Do not submit false reports, fraudulent tickets, or spam the support system. Do not submit multiple tickets for the same issue or multiple ban appeals for the same ban.
- Reputation system: Do not abuse the reputation system with fake reviews, coordinated vote manipulation, or targeted harassment.
5. Strictly Prohibited Activities
The following activities are strictly prohibited and will result in severe consequences, typically a permanent ban on first offense:
- Real-money trading (IRL trading): Selling, buying, or exchanging in-game items, currency, accounts, or services for real-world money, gift cards, or any non-in-game consideration.
- Account selling or sharing: Selling, buying, or sharing access to InPvP accounts.
- DDoS / network attacks: Any attempt to disrupt InPvP services through denial-of-service attacks or other network-level attacks.
- Doxxing / personal information: Sharing, threatening to share, or requesting personal information about other players.
- Death threats / real-life threats: Any threat to a person's real-life safety, including SWAT threats.
- Chargebacks: Initiating a chargeback or payment dispute for purchases made on InPvP. If you have an issue with a purchase, contact our support team first.
6. Prohibited Content
In accordance with our agreements with Microsoft and the Minecraft platform, the following categories of content are strictly prohibited on all InPvP services, including game servers, websites, Discord, and any associated platforms:
- Alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and drug-related content.
- Adult, sexually oriented, or pornographic material of any kind.
- Mature or age-restricted entertainment content (e.g., M-rated game brands, R-rated movie franchises).
- Gambling and real-money gaming content, including references to online casinos or betting platforms.
- Weapons, firearms, and related content.
This includes but is not limited to in-game chat, builds, signs, profile bios, screenshots, support tickets, forum posts, suggestions, and any other user-generated content.
7. Enforcement
InPvP staff enforce these rules at their discretion. Moderation decisions take into account the severity of the offense, the player's history, and the context of the situation.
- Punishments escalate as shown in the tables above. Repeat offenders receive progressively harsher penalties.
- Staff may skip escalation steps for severe offenses or issue punishments not listed above when appropriate.
- Ban evasion (using alternate accounts or other methods to circumvent a ban) is itself a separate offense that extends the original punishment.
- Bans apply to all InPvP services, including game servers, website features, and Discord.
8. Reporting & Appeals
Reporting violations: If you witness a rule violation, report it through our in-game report system or submit a player report ticket on the website.
Ban appeals: If you believe your ban was issued in error, you may submit one ban appeal through the website. Appeals are reviewed by senior staff. Submitting multiple appeals for the same ban or submitting dishonest appeals may result in your appeal being denied.
InPvP reserves the right to deny appeals and to make final moderation decisions at its sole discretion.
