Server Rules

Review these rules before joining or participating in Pinnacle SMP community spaces.

1. Community Standards
   18+ Only
   Pinnacle SMP is an 18+ server. Applicants and players must be at least 18 years old.
2. Gameplay Rules
   No Cheating
   No x-ray, duplication, exploits, hacked clients, or unfair mods. Ask staff when unsure about a client-side tool.
3. Gameplay Rules
   No Griefing
   No stealing, lava casting, unwanted destruction, or modifying another player’s property without permission.
4. Gameplay Rules
   PvP Requires Consent
   No random PvP, traps, or harmful item use against players who have not agreed to participate.
5. Community Standards
   Respect Others
   No harassment, hate speech, personal attacks, or conduct intended to make other members feel unsafe or unwelcome.
6. Community Standards
   Chat Rules
   No spam, advertising, or public non-English chat. Keep public communication readable and appropriate for the community.
7. Server Etiquette
   Limit Lag
   Keep farms, redstone, entities, and machinery efficient. Follow staff directions when a build harms server performance.
8. Server Etiquette
   No Chunk Loaders
   Do not keep chunks loaded while away from the area or server.
9. Server Etiquette
   No Gambling or Scamming
   No casinos, paid mystery boxes, dishonest trades, or attempts to deceive other players.
10. Server Etiquette
    Report Issues
    Report problems to staff rather than mini-moderating, escalating arguments, or publicly confronting players.
11. Gameplay Rules
    No Alt Accounts
    Do not use alternate accounts or attempt to bypass restrictions, punishments, or membership decisions.
12. Server Etiquette
    No Illegal Activity
    Do not use the server or its community spaces for illegal content or activity.