OtterSMP Global Rules

To ensure that everyone has a toxic-free, safe and enjoyable environment these rules are here. If you have any questions please open up a ticket in Discord and we'll be happy to clarify and give you more information!

▪ 1. Chat Ads - Spam - Different Language

Advertisements that are repeatedly sent multiple times over 4-5 minutes, excessive spam, and languages other than English in public chat are not allowed. Advertisements of the same items or location or service fall under the same rule. Similar services would not fall under this rule.

▪ 2.No Filter Bypass // Vulgar Language

Players are not allowed to bypass chat filters to say blacklisted words which include: slurs, gambling/casinos, and vulgar language.

▪ 3.No Sharing Unofficial Links

Unless this is an official ottersmp link or a commonly known website it is not allowed to keep the safety of our players.

▪ 4. Mentioning Otter Competitors

No mentioning or advertising OtterSMP competitors. We do not want to create drama between other servers.

▪ 5.No "Hot Topic" Discussions

No political discussions referring to governments, elections, or controversial social issues. Our server is accessible to every single person around the world and most conversations will end up at each others throats.

▪ 6. No Inappropriate Behavior

We do not allow NSFW, 18+ Topics/Jokes, Nudity, Sexual Behavior, Heavy Profanity and suggestive/boderline "risky" conversations are also not allowed

▪ 7.No Harassment

When someone intentionally harms or mistreats another person, often with emotional, or verbal means, aiming to assert power or dominance over them.

▪ 8.No Disrespectful Behavior

Do not be impolite, disrespectful or inconsiderate. We suggest /ignore if you do not get along with another player.

▪ 9.No Creating/Feeding Drama

Do not purposefully try to disturb the peace by causing drama in chat. Deliberately posting provocative, misleading, or disruptive messages in the chat with the intention of inciting reactions or chaos rather than contributing constructively to the conversation is not allowed.

▪ 10. No Rioting

Do not involve multiple users flooding the chat with repeated, often harmful, or disruptive statements, targeting something or someone. It would also extend to the OtterSMP server itself. If you are displeased with the server

▪ 11. No Threats

Do not wish ill will or threaten players with real life harm. Excessive suggestive content with "(in Minecraft)" or "in-game" at the end would fall under this rule. Malicious threats will be taken more seriously.

▪ 12. No Advertisements

Do not advertise competitors or projects for personal gain. This would extend to private servers, private Discords, or personal commissions. If you are unsure about this rule. Ask a staff member with a link! Popular Minecraft servers/games are exempt from this rule

▪ 13. No Discrimination & Racism

Any kind of communication in speech, writing or behavior, that attacks or uses pejorative or discriminatory language with reference to a person or a group on the basis of who they are, in other words, based on their religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, color, descent, gender or other identity factors are NOT allowed

▪ 14. Obstruction of Evidence

Do not hide evidence from staff, whether it be before, during, or after an investigation. It will hurt the community and any questions asked are for the benefit of OtterSMP.

▪ 15. Store Deals (IRL Trading)

You are not allowed to sell anything in-game for real life monetary value. Offering/Requesting is also not allowed. Players are [ALLOWED] to request for & buy items that have already been purchased on the store. I.e "Buying 1x XXX Bundle for $XXX,XXX"

▪ 16. DDoS/Doxxing

Do not reveal engage in requesting or redistributing highly personal information of player(s) that is not public knowledge on the OtterSMP server. IPv4 Addresses, IRL Locations, Player Names, and Sensitive IRL information are all considered blacklisted topics.

▪ 17. No Harmful/Illegal Links

Do not send harmful or suspicious websites. This may include the pop ads on some websites. Any website that hosts or promotes illegal activities may not be sent this can include: pirating, dark web, or drug-related websites.

▪ 18. No Sexual Harassment/Behavior

Do not engage in unwelcome and inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature. This can manifest through explicit language, comments, or actions that create discomfort for others in the community.

▪ 19. No Gameplay Trolling

Do not intentionally disrupt or disturb a player to annoy, frustrate, or provoke them. This may involve engaging in behaviors that disrupt the normal flow of the game, interfere with other players' progress, or create a negative experience.

▪ 20. No Inappropriate Gameplay

Do not engage in actions or behaviors that are considered offensive, disruptive or heavily sexual. This can include activities such as creating offensive builds and items, inappropriate builds and items, and engaging sexual acts.

▪ 21. No Punishment Evasion

Do not bypass punishments. Using signs to communicate with other players by placing signs, using the discord -> MC chat or renaming items. Using alt accounts to chat/evade your ban is also not allowed. Using other player(s) who are not punished to circumvent your punishment will escalate your punishment as well.

▪ 22. No Alt Gameplay

Do not use your alt accounts other than for these purposes: chatting, building, earning key alls, afking farms. Any other form of alt gameplay such as; stalls, rankup, milestones, voting, dungeons, voting, dailies, rewards, events, competitions, and most gameplay functions are strictly prohibited.

▪ 23. No Trapping

Setting up places or mechanisms with the intention of capturing or harming other players. This can include creating traps, enclosed spaces or other contraptions designed to catch players. TP Killing is also luring players with false statements to get them to accept a teleport request and kill them.

▪ 24. No Excessive Harassment.

Do not intentionally keep bothering or be hostile to a specific person / group over a long period. Sending threats, spreading lies, using offensive language, or constantly trying to mess with the targeted person is not allowed.

▪ 25. No Scamming

Always hold up the end of your deal. Refusal to hold up your deal MAY see the initial deal go through or fully reversed. Deals for money should always go through /ah. Loans & IOUs are AT YOUR OWN RISK. Deals should look similar to the example below:
-# Player A buys/trades for 1x Jazmine Plushy to Player B for $XXX,XXX/1x Meed Plushy
-# All deals are final however if a mutual agreement is agreed upon it may be reversed or if staff deem the transaction necessary to be reversed.

▪ 26. No Malicious Deals

No pyramid schemes, "doubling" schemes, false bidding, loan sharking, and unrealistic deals. Misinformation is counted as malicious and may result in a punishment that is dependent on staff.
While IOUs, loans, and future dated payments are allowed, we recommend you NOT DO them. Staff may step in to issue a refund and complicate the process. Loan at your own risk.

▪ 27. No Griefing

Trying to obstruct, destroy, defile, or any other harmful action towards another player’s builds. No killing claim mobs/pets that are non-natural spawns.

▪ 28. No Hurting the Server

Do not lag the server with malicious Minecraft mechanics/plugin/server techniques.

▪ 29. No Inappropriate Personal Content

Do not have an inappropriate username, cape (3rd party), Minecraft skin, cosmetic (3rd party), Discord Username, Discord Status, Discord Server Bio, or Discord Server Profile Picture.

▪ 30. No Betrayal/Insiding/Stealing

Do not steal/take from other players (chests, armor stands, item frames). If an area is not claimed, please notify staff via in-game chat or a ticket.

▪ 31. No Incomplete Deals

When two or more parties agree to one working for payment from the other(s) and end up not fulfilling the agreed upon deal. It could be anything from placing blocks, commissioning a build, or finishing a job.

▪ 32. No Harming The Server

Do not harm the server by adding bot accounts, messaging players online in masses or using bots to complete tasks. No creating incredibly lag inducing machines or stacking large amount of entities together.

▪ 33. No Exploitation

No abusing exploits or unintentional features/bugs for an unfair advantage. Spreading exploits or unintentional features will count as promoting explotation which will result in a punishment.

▪ 34. No Illegal Modifications

No modifications that will give you an edge over players. Cheating is strictly prohibited. An illegal modification could consist of; rebinding keys (i.e swing for faster CPS), illegal clicking methods (drag clicking), modified client, more than 1 action hot key, illegal clients, modified hardware, or modified software.
((Rebinding can be allowed for accessibility purposes make a ticket in the ticket link above.))

▪ 35. No Exploiting Rule Loopholes

Do not exploit rule loopholes. Technicalities will still be counted under the general rule.

▪ 36. No Public Displays of Romance

Do not show romantic or public displays of romance on the OtterSMP public chat(s). Do not look for partner(s) on either our Discord or Minecraft server. You may do this through DMs or private messages. Including, but not limited to, kissing, flirting, romantic nicknames i.e "babe", and romantic implications.

▪ 37. Two Minecraft Accounts Only

You may only have up to two Minecraft accounts per IP/player. The platform does not matter. If you have multiple family/friends in your residence. Please open up a ticket to be verified.

▪ 38. No Breaking EULA/TOS

Please follow Discord & Minecraft's EULA when posting content to the respected platform.

▪ 39. No Self Advertisements

Live stream links must be verified by OtterSMP staff to be posted publicly or privately.

▪ 40. No Claim Squatting

Do not claim too close to player (50-100 blocks), and do not request for a claim to be unclaimed unless you are building in that area or you have explicit permission from the owner of the claim.

▪ 41. No Pre-Order Sales

You are not allowed to sell items before they are in your inventory. You are also not allowed to buy items before they are in the sellers inventory.

▪ 100. Rule Override

All rules in this channel override any other current rule set in any platform or channel. Previous statements by staff made prior to 1/1/2025 are overriden by this rule set as well. Special pardons/changes/modifications may also be modified by management under extreme circumstances.