Staff Rules & Protocols

These are the standards every Obsidian staff member is expected to uphold at all times.

Professional conduct. Clear communication. Consistent enforcement

# Staff Code of Conduct

How you act reflects the entire team.

• ✅ Be professional — Stay calm, fair, and respectful at all times.

• 🔒 Keep confidentiality — Never leak staff chat, logs, or reports.

• 🧠 Use common sense — Don’t wait for a rule to think logically.

• 🚫 No abuse of power — All commands must be used for moderation purposes only.

• 🗣️ Be approachable — Treat all players with respect, even when they’re wrong.

• 🤝 Represent Obsidian — You’re the face of the community.

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📌 Rule Enforcement Flow

Consistency is key to trust.

Situation	Action	Notes
Minor rulebreak	/warn <player> <reason>	Give a clear and respectful warning.
Repeated minor offense	/tempmute or /kick	If ignored, escalate without hostility.
Major offense	Escalate to Admin or use /ban	Provide evidence. Permanent bans = Admins+
Chat disruption	/mute or /tempmute	Stop it quickly; log it afterward.

Always use the least necessary force unless the situation demands urgency.

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🧾 Logging & Documentation

• 📷 Screenshot or record chat for serious cases.

• 📝 Post in #staff-reports or your designated logs channel.

• 💬 For unclear issues, ping a higher-up or discuss before acting.

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🧠 Internal Behavior

• ❌ Don’t argue in public — keep disagreements inside staff channels.

• 🔄 Stay active — let us know if you’ll be inactive for a while.

• 🧩 Help newer staff — your knowledge makes the whole team stronger.

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⚠️ Demotion Triggers

• Repeated misuse of permissions

• Disrespecting staff or players

• Inactivity without notice

• Breaking rules or leaking info

• Refusing to follow protocol

One mistake won’t get you removed. A pattern of them might.

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🏁 Final Reminder

You are staff, but you are also a player. Follow the rules. Set the standard.

If you’re ever unsure about a situation:

• Ask a senior staff member

• Pause and collect evidence

• Avoid acting emotionally