Moderation, Enforcement & Appeals Policy

Version 1.6 — Last Updated: November 1, 2026

Objective Justice: MONOLITH enforces rules objectively based on factual records, documented server telemetry, and contextual proportionality. We provide a transparent framework for members to request administrative review of disciplinary actions.

Section 01

Moderation Philosophy

The primary duty of the moderation team is de-escalation, community protection, and maintaining the intellectual and aesthetic standards of MONOLITH. Punitive measures are employed progressively, prioritizing member correction where feasible, and swift removal when safety or server stability is threatened.

Section 02

Staff Code of Conduct and Accountability

2.1 Impartiality and Neutrality

Moderators must act without bias, personal vendettas, or favoritism. If a moderator is involved in an interpersonal conflict, they must recuse themselves and escalate the matter to an independent staff peer.

2.2 Confidentiality

Internal staff communications, private security telemetry, and user case files within #staff-chat and #mod-logs are strictly confidential. Unauthorized leaking of staff data constitutes grounds for immediate removal and blacklisting.

Section 03

Evidence Preservation and Audit Logging

Every non-automated disciplinary action (timeout exceeding 1 hour, kick, or ban) must be supported by verifiable evidence. Staff log message IDs, unedited screenshots, audit entry IDs, and concise infraction justifications into #mod-logs prior to or immediately following enforcement.

Section 04

Formal Appeals Procedure

Members subject to permanent bans or extended timeouts may request a secondary administrative review. Appeals must follow this strict submission process:

Access our external Appeals Portal.
Provide your accurate Discord Username and permanent Snowflake User ID.
State the approximate date and nature of the action taken.
Present a clear, factual, and respectful explanation detailing why the action was erroneous, or demonstrating meaningful rehabilitation and accountability.

Section 05

Appeal Eligibility and Restrictions

Infraction Category	Appeals Eligibility	Cooling-Off Window
Minor Rule Violations / Disruption	Eligible	14 Days from date of ban
Compromised / Hacked Account	Eligible upon account recovery proof	Immediate upon 2FA verification
Doxxing / Privacy Invasions	Ineligible (Strict zero tolerance)	Permanent blacklist
Hate Speech / Severe Harassment	Ineligible	Permanent blacklist
Malicious Raiding / Cyberattacks	Ineligible	Permanent blacklist

Section 06

Review Timeline and Finality

Appeals are evaluated independently by the Senior Administrative Team (Owners and Senior Admins) rather than the originating moderator. Determinations are rendered within 7 business days. Decisions delivered on formal appeals are conclusive and final; subsequent repeat submissions will be closed without response.