Effective December 23, 2023, the following regulations shall be enforced and may undergo modifications without prior individual notification of such updates. It is strongly advised to consistently review these guidelines for the most up-to-date information and compliance.

Brand Respect

Respect the AvatarKage brand and community. Keep negative feelings to yourself or share improvement suggestions via our support channel. Hatred on social media or within the community is not welcome.

1.1 Member Respect

Treat all members with respect, regardless of differences. Avoid judgment based on race, religion, politics, gender, or personal opinions. Harassment or harm to others is not tolerated here.

1.2 Staff Respect

Acknowledge that staff are volunteers. If you have concerns about a staff member's actions, avoid harassment. Staff decisions are final and arguing may lead to additional consequences. Report issues rather than engaging in confrontations.

1.3 Mini-modding

Don't complicate issues by mini-modding. Report violations by right-clicking and selecting "Report Message." Allow designated staff to handle and resolve concerns.

2 Community Disruption

Maintain a disruption-free environment. Spamming, including excessive text, emojis, mentions and disruptive discussions outside designated channels, is not allowed.

2.1 Unsolicited Messages/Mentions

Sending harmful unsolicited direct messages to bypass rules or excessive mentions is prohibited. Users can disable messages for this server if they don't want to receive them.

2.2 Advertising

Clear self-promotion is not encouraged. Use the dedicated channels for sharing creations or other media but do not make it appear as an advertisement by using related keywords.

2.3 Raiding

Organized attempts to disrupt the community is a serious offense. Anti-raid measures are in place, but in the rare event of a raid, mute the server for one to two hours until resolved.

3 Community Safety

Ensuring community safety is our top priority. Suspicious or potentially harmful content is not allowed. Report any concerns and our team will review them. Reach out to a moderator for guidance if you're unsure about your own content before you post.

3.1 Member Safety

Threats towards members are not tolerated. Avoid sensitive topics and refrain from posting flashing images. If in a crisis, use the resources below:

Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)

Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741)

3.2 Illegal Activity

Mentions of illegal activities or threats is forbidden. This includes but not limited to drug use, hacking, pirated links, sub4sub schemes, and rule breaking.

3.3 Privacy

Do not share or request personal information without consent. When sharing content with sensitive information, blur or redact the details. Sharing images of others without consent is prohibited.

4 Community Interaction

To maintain a positive and inclusive community, avoid discussions on political, religious, or controversial topics. Keep all discussions in English for mutual understanding.

4.1 Profile

To participate, maintain an appropriate status and profile. Impersonation or deceiving others is not allowed. Minor pranks are welcome if they don't cause harm.

4.2 Language

Offensive language and racial slurs are not tolerated. Limited acronym based swearing is allowed when used appropriately and not directed at others.

4.3 NSFW Content

NFSW or disturbing content is strictly prohibited. This includes pornographic or disturbing (gore) content. Minor depictions of gore in artworks are acceptable with clear warnings and spoilers.