Player report rules and guidelines [JAVA & BEDROCK]

[Capitan]

Hello! First of all, we are very thankful for your interest in reporting rule breakers. CubeCraft relies a lot on its player base, especially the players that actively report those who disregard the rules. Whether you create 3, 30 or 300 reports, you may all have the satisfying feeling of cleaning up the network!

If you are rather new to Cubecraft or just one of the OG members who would like to start reporting, it is very normal that you do not know the report rules and guidelines. This thread will explain what you should, and should not do when reporting players on our network and more.

Table of contents

1. Report rules
2. Report guidelines: Video evidence
3. Report guidelines: Screenshot evidence
4. Report guidelines: Do not delete your evidence
5. Report guidelines: LabyMod [Java]

If you still have any questions regarding player reporting after reading this thread, don't hesitate to ask assistance from a member of staff on our Discord or in the support section on the forums.

 

[Capitan]

Report rules

When you want to report a player on our network, you will have to comply with a number of rules. Not complying to these rules will get your report account banned from the report site/forums, and when appropriate, your in-game account will be punished too.

1.1 Falsified evidence
Do not submit any type of fake evidence. Doing this will get your report/forum and in-game account permanently banned from our network.

1.2 Trolling
The report website is not a place to troll. Trolling could be submitting a report with random videos/screenshots, but could also be giving wrong timestamps on purpose or inappropriate extra information.

1.3 Old evidence
When you report a player using evidence that is older than 14 days will normally just result in your report being denied. However, when a player was punished with a screenshot/video in the past, and you upload the same evidence again to just get this player punished again with the same evidence, it will result in a punishment.*

1.4 Repeating reports
Submitting reports about the same player with the same evidence over and over again is not allowed. If you want to discuss your report further, please contact the moderator who denied your report, instead of creating a new report.*

1.5 Cheating clients
Reports that contain evidence made while using illegal modifications will be denied, your reports account will be permanently banned and your in-game account will be punished for cheating.

1.6 Do not submit reports using other player's evidence
Avoid submitting reports using other player evidence. You have to be the owner of the evidence presented in case we need any extra information and to be sure the evidence isn't old.
Exceptionally, we allow players to submit evidence of the player breaking the rules in their own video. For example: if a player decides to use cheats and share a video showing how they use them, you will be able to use this evidence in a report.

*Submitting old evidence, duplicated/repeating reports, using other player's evidence and hiding Labymod knowingly can result in a reports account ban

 

[Capitan]

Report guidelines: Video evidence

2.1 General Information
Video evidence is needed for physical evidence, we will not accept screenshot evidence for physical reports. Here is a list of all offences that need video evidence:

• Cheating
• Trolling
• Teaming
• Camping
• Exploiting (Win farming, kill farming and multi-accounting)
• Bug abusing

More information about offences can be found in the rules: https://www.cubecraft.net/rules

2.2 Recording
PC and Mac
In order to record rulebreakers, you can either use a screen recorder or an external device like your phone. Some examples of screen recorders are OBS and Bandicam. You can also use clipping software like NVIDIA Instant replay or Medal. PCs with Windows 10 also have a built-in recording system, you can read on how to use that here. A guide on how to use the built-in screen record system on Mac can be found here.

Console, tablet and phone record guides
Recording on console, tablet or phone will be a little bit different than on PC. A list of guides on how to record on your console tablet or phone can be found below. If you encounter any issues with recording on your device, please contact the appropriate support service. If that doesn't help, you can always record your gameplay with your phone or any other external device, just make sure you still meet the video evidence requirements.

• Xbox
• Playstation
• Nintendo Switch
• Apple iPhone/iPad
• Android

2.3 Video uploading
Every recording method that is mentioned above is fine, just make sure that you upload your evidence to YouTube. It is recommended to have videos that aren't longer than two minutes, otherwise dealing with every single report will take up a lot of time. On YouTube, make sure your video is either public or unlisted. Using copyrighted music in your report may cause YouTube to block your video, so it is best to not have music in the background. If your video is done uploading, you will have to paste the link to your video in your report.

2.4 Video evidence requirements
Video evidence has to meet some requirements in order to get your report accepted. When your evidence lacks one of these requirements, your report will be denied.

Requirements

• All four corners of your screen must be visible
• Your video cannot be longer than five minutes, preferably shorter than two minutes.
• The username of the player must be clearly visible.
• Do not cover a part of your screen by adding black boxes or blurring parts of your screen.
• Your scoreboard must be visible (JAVA).
• Refrain from recording in F1 mode, or it will be denied.
• Evidence made while using LabyMod will be denied. (Java only, does not apply to username and skin reports)*
• The video must be recorded on the CubeCraft network.

*More information about LabyMod can be found here.

 

[Capitan]

Report guidelines: Screenshot evidence

3.1 General Information
Screenshot evidence can be used for any offence that is not physical (eg. cheating, teaming). Please note that you are always allowed to report with a video. If you want to report someone for swearing, you can also record a video of the chat if you want. Here is a list of all the offences that can be reported with a screenshot:

• Swearing
• Threatening
• Chat Trolling
• Spamming
• Impersonation
• Scamming
• Advertising
• Inappropriate username/skin (Can also be reported with a screenshot of their NameMC profile)

More information about offences can be found in the rules: https://www.cubecraft.net/rules

3.2 Taking a screenshot
Taking a screenshot is different on every platform. If you don't know how to take a screenshot, please read this guide by Minecraft. In this guide, they explain how to take a screenshot on Minecraft Java and Bedrock edition on almost every device.

3.3 Uploading a screenshot
If you report on Java, you will not have to upload your image to a third party like Imgur or Gyazo, as you can upload the image to our reporting site directly. But when you want to report a Bedrock player, please upload your screenshot to a third party like Imgur or Gyazo and post the link in your report.

3.4 Screenshot requirements
Screenshots have to meet some requirements in order to get your report accepted. When your evidence lacks one of these requirements, your report will be denied.

Requirements

• Your chatbox has to be opened. (does not apply to username and skin reports)
• All four corners of your screen must be visible.
• The username and chat must be clearly visible.
• Do not cover a part of your screen by adding black boxes or blurring parts of your screen.
• Your image cannot be drawn or written on. Arrows, lines and markings are also not allowed.
• Your scoreboard must be visible.
• Evidence made while using LabyMod will be denied. (Java only, does not apply to username and skin reports)*
• The screenshot must be taken on the CubeCraft network.

*More information about LabyMod can be found below.

 

[Capitan]

Report guidelines: Do not remove your evidence

4.1 Do not remove your video evidence
If you report a player with video evidence, please DO NOT remove your video or set it to private if the reported player was punished with your evidence. When a player contacts us about their punishment, we should be able to show them the video of them breaking the rules since they have all rights to view the evidence that was used against them. If the videos are cluttering your channel, please set them to unlisted.

We should be able to watch the evidence for at least 3 months after the user has been punished. If we need the evidence again and we can't access it, there is a possibility that the punishment will be undone.

Report guidelines: LabyMod [Java]

5.1 What is LabyMod?
LabyMod is a general use mod that allows players to have a friends list, keep track of their coordinates, and do a small number of other helpful things. Among the features of LabyMod is the ability to rename yourself and other players client-side. This means that you can give yourself a nickname, give your friends funny names, and so on.

5.2 Why are you denying evidence that is made with LabyMod?
Unfortunately, some players have begun using LabyMod to make fake evidence, which they use to report players. It's fairly easy to give yourself the name of another player, advertise or swear in chat, and take screenshots of yourself saying inappropriate things with the name of the other player.

"But there is a pencil next to the message when you change a username!"
Yes, there is indeed a pencil next to the message when you change a username. But we've seen players editing out the pencil to create false evidence, that pencil icon won't stop players from trying to make falsified evidence.

Report guidelines: Macro/Keybind Mod and AdvancedChat[Java]

6.1 Macro/Keybind Mod
Macro/Keybind Mod is a mod that allows you to automate functions in Minecraft through keyboard shortcuts. One of the functions this mod allows is the ability to create chat logs using another player's name, which is why we decided to no longer accept chat reports if you were using this mod.
Reports for physical offences (such as camping and teaming) can be reported if you use this mod.

6.2 AdvancedChat
AdvancedChat is a mod that allows you customize your chat. One of the functions this mod allows is the ability to use a custom chat filter which can be used to replace chat messages sent by another user, that's why we decided to no longer accept chat reports if you were using this mod.
Reports for physical offences (such as camping and teaming) can be reported if you use this mod.

Thank you for making CubeCraft a better place! ~ The CubeCraft Staff Team ​