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# ✦ ─ Punishment Guidelines

Coppercore SMP uses a set of **punishment guidelines** to help keep moderation consistent across the server.

These guidelines outline the usual actions taken for different rule violations and how punishments may increase for repeated offences.

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#### Public Punishment Guidelines

You can view our current public punishment guidelines here:

[**View the Coppercore SMP Punishment Guidelines**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r2VAPffIXvrk3uCE3_DpVLwBxUWW6SK92q7g1mYpRmg/edit?gid=1952037931#gid=1952037931)

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**Please note:** These are guidelines, not guaranteed punishment amounts. Staff may issue a lighter or more severe punishment depending on the circumstances of an incident.
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Factors such as the **severity of the offence, previous violations, intent, impact on other players, and attempts to evade moderation** may affect the final action taken.

If you believe a punishment was issued incorrectly, please use the appropriate **appeal process** via a Discord ticket rather than arguing the punishment with staff in-game.

Staff have access to additional internal moderation guidance which is not included in the public version.