Community Guidelines

ThunderboltJoy is only as great as its community. These guidelines help keep it safe, fair, and fun for everyone.

Our Golden Rule: Treat every other player the way you want to be treated. ThunderboltJoy brings together players from all backgrounds and cultures. A little kindness goes a very long way.

What We Encourage

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Friendly competition. Celebrate your wins and acknowledge others generously.
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Supportive chat. Share tips, cheer others on, and engage in positive conversation.
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Sportsmanship. Win or lose with grace — it's the foundation of a great community.
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Responsible reporting. Flag genuine rule violations to help keep the community clean.

🚫 What is Not Allowed

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Harassment and bullying. Any form of targeted personal attacks, insults, or intimidation is strictly prohibited.
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Hate speech. Content that demeans others based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexuality, or disability is not tolerated.
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Cheating or exploits. Using bots, automation tools, or software exploits to gain unfair advantages ruins the experience for everyone.
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Inappropriate content. Sexually explicit, graphic, or disturbing content has no place in our community.
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Spam and unsolicited advertising. Repeatedly posting links, promotions, or off-topic content in chat rooms is prohibited.
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Impersonation. Pretending to be another player, a ThunderboltJoy team member, or a public figure is not allowed.
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Encouraging harmful behaviour. Promoting excessive gaming, real-money gambling, or other harmful activities is strictly forbidden.

⚖️ Enforcement Consequences

Violations are reviewed case-by-case. Repeated or severe offences carry heavier penalties.

SeverityViolation ExamplesConsequence
MinorSpam, off-topic posts, mild rudenessWarning + temporary chat mute (up to 24h)
ModerateHarassment, exploits, repeated violations7-day account suspension
SevereHate speech, threats, impersonationPermanent ban, no appeal

📬 Reporting Violations

See something that breaks these guidelines? Report it using the in-app report button on any profile or message, or email our moderation team at moderation@thunderboltjoy.com. We review every report within 48 hours.

False reports made in bad faith may themselves result in a warning. Please report responsibly.