Clarification on Moderation Scope & Off-Platform Conduct

Seeing as there has been some miscommunication, we want to clarify how moderation applies to behavior connected to Kovaze. Any behavior that endangers players or threatens the safety of other users has always been within the intent of our moderation rules, including conduct that occurs in Kovaze-related interactions outside of the website itself. To clarify the scope for everyone: **Moderators will NOT take action** on things said among friends, within friend groups, or as mutual banter. For example, if two friends are joking privately and one later submits a screenshot out of context due to frustration over a game outcome, this is out of scope and not a moderation concern. **Moderators WILL take action** when a user adds or contacts another user as a direct result of a Kovaze game, and that interaction results in harassment, hate speech (including slurs, threats, or demeaning language), or targeted abuse. In these cases, the entire premise of the interaction must be clearly Kovaze-related, and there must be a clear conclusion that the platform was used to facilitate harassment or bullying. Unfortunately, some users have been exploiting this gap to berate others in private messages following games. This is not the type of community we are building. For the vast majority of players, this clarification will have no impact beyond helping prevent unwanted and harmful interactions. We understand that moderation can sometimes feel strict, especially in comparison to smaller or more casual communities. However, as we work toward becoming a mainstream platform, maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all users is a priority. 💐