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 =====4.1 Reporting===== =====4.1 Reporting=====
  
-====4.1a Anonymous Reporting====+===4.1a Anonymous Reporting===
 Users may not use anonymous accounts to submit complaints, concerns, or reports. Anonymous complaints and concerns will be disregarded. Submit all concerns through the [[Service Desk]]. Users may not use anonymous accounts to submit complaints, concerns, or reports. Anonymous complaints and concerns will be disregarded. Submit all concerns through the [[Service Desk]].
  
-====4.1b How to Report====+===4.1b How to Report===
 For best results, users should submit their own reports whenever possible. Second-hand reports are accepted in some cases, but they may limit what Starlight Commons [SLC] can confirm or follow up on. Reports are kept private and are only visible to the Moderators reviewing them. For best results, users should submit their own reports whenever possible. Second-hand reports are accepted in some cases, but they may limit what Starlight Commons [SLC] can confirm or follow up on. Reports are kept private and are only visible to the Moderators reviewing them.
  
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 \\ After submitting a report in which another user is involved, the reporting user should stop interacting with them immediately. Block them everywhere possible, and discontinue discussion of the user, incident, or related conflict in any capacity. This is for your safety, and it is also part of the Starlight Commons [SLC] policy to prevent escalation and help situations end. Reporters are expected to follow this policy while Moderators review and handle the report. \\ After submitting a report in which another user is involved, the reporting user should stop interacting with them immediately. Block them everywhere possible, and discontinue discussion of the user, incident, or related conflict in any capacity. This is for your safety, and it is also part of the Starlight Commons [SLC] policy to prevent escalation and help situations end. Reporters are expected to follow this policy while Moderators review and handle the report.
  
-====4.1c Reporting Section 2 Violations & Mandatory Reporting====+===4.1c Reporting Section 2 Violations & Mandatory Reporting===
 Starlight Commons [SLC] has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents listed in [[Content Policies#Prohibited Content|Section 2.2 Prohibited Content]], including hate speech, violent threats, doxing, and any form of adult or exploitative sexual content, including but not limited to grooming and sexual misconduct with minors. Due to the severity of these topics, every member has a responsibility to help keep the community safe by reporting them immediately. Starlight Commons [SLC] has a zero-tolerance policy for incidents listed in [[Content Policies#Prohibited Content|Section 2.2 Prohibited Content]], including hate speech, violent threats, doxing, and any form of adult or exploitative sexual content, including but not limited to grooming and sexual misconduct with minors. Due to the severity of these topics, every member has a responsibility to help keep the community safe by reporting them immediately.
  
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 =====4.2 Disciplinary Code===== =====4.2 Disciplinary Code=====
  
-====4.2a Disciplinary Action Etiquette===+===4.2a Disciplinary Action Etiquette===
 Starlight Commons [SLC] believes in second chances, but we also believe in appropriate discipline. Depending on the situation, Starlight Commons [SLC] employs disciplinary measures depending on the intent, content, and severity of the infraction. Official warnings, strikes, or bans are delivered via a private message on [[https://toyhou.se|Toyhouse]] from the [[https://toyhou.se/StarlightCommons|Starlight Commons ToyHouse Account]]. Starlight Commons [SLC] believes in second chances, but we also believe in appropriate discipline. Depending on the situation, Starlight Commons [SLC] employs disciplinary measures depending on the intent, content, and severity of the infraction. Official warnings, strikes, or bans are delivered via a private message on [[https://toyhou.se|Toyhouse]] from the [[https://toyhou.se/StarlightCommons|Starlight Commons ToyHouse Account]].
  
-====4.2b Removal of Privilege Types Etiquette====+===4.2b Removal of Privilege Types Etiquette===
 Starlight Commons [SLC] separates privileges so that users can be disciplined by simply blocking access to a single privilege rather than blocking their entire ARPG experience. Official privilege bans are delivered via a private message on [[https://toyhou.se|Toyhouse]] from the [[https://toyhou.se/StarlightCommons|Starlight Commons ToyHouse Account]]. The notice will clearly state whether disciplinary action is a temporary or permanent privilege ban, depending on the intent, content, and severity. Starlight Commons [SLC] separates privileges so that users can be disciplined by simply blocking access to a single privilege rather than blocking their entire ARPG experience. Official privilege bans are delivered via a private message on [[https://toyhou.se|Toyhouse]] from the [[https://toyhou.se/StarlightCommons|Starlight Commons ToyHouse Account]]. The notice will clearly state whether disciplinary action is a temporary or permanent privilege ban, depending on the intent, content, and severity.
  
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 **All ARPG Privilege Types** **All ARPG Privilege Types**
-\\ - ARPG Privileges | Allows users to submit to all [[Activities]], [[Expeditions]], and [[Missions]].+\\ - ARPG Privileges | Allows users to submit to all [[Navigation Hub|Tasks]], [[Activities]], [[Expeditions]], and [[Missions]].
 \\ - Event Privileges | Allows users to participate in [[Events]].  \\ - Event Privileges | Allows users to participate in [[Events]]. 
 \\ - Discord Privileges | Allows users to access and interact in the Starlight Commons Discord. \\ - Discord Privileges | Allows users to access and interact in the Starlight Commons Discord.
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 \\ - Giveaway Privileges | Allows users to participate freely in all free Starlight Commons [SLC] giveaways. \\ - Giveaway Privileges | Allows users to participate freely in all free Starlight Commons [SLC] giveaways.
  
-====4.2c Ban Etiquette | Moderators====+===4.2c Ban Etiquette | Moderators===
 Due to the nature of Starlight Commons [SLC], our Moderators complete their duties on personal accounts and make sales through their personal social media accounts. Starlight Commons [SLC] does not bar its Moderators from blocking users on their social media or gallery accounts. They have every right to do so if they feel uncomfortable. Users cannot appeal a Moderator's personal ban because it does not affect their ability to participate in the ARPG or Discord.  Due to the nature of Starlight Commons [SLC], our Moderators complete their duties on personal accounts and make sales through their personal social media accounts. Starlight Commons [SLC] does not bar its Moderators from blocking users on their social media or gallery accounts. They have every right to do so if they feel uncomfortable. Users cannot appeal a Moderator's personal ban because it does not affect their ability to participate in the ARPG or Discord. 
  
-====4.2d Ban Etiquette | Users====+===4.2d Ban Etiquette | Users===
 Users are free to block or ban Moderators or users on their personal accounts, social media, or gallery pages. Doing so will not result in any disciplinary action or changes to your ARPG privileges. Users are never required to interact with Moderators outside of ARPG approvals.  Users are free to block or ban Moderators or users on their personal accounts, social media, or gallery pages. Doing so will not result in any disciplinary action or changes to your ARPG privileges. Users are never required to interact with Moderators outside of ARPG approvals. 
  
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 =====4.3 Denials, Warnings, Strikes, and Ban Systems===== =====4.3 Denials, Warnings, Strikes, and Ban Systems=====
  
-====4.3a Denials==== +^ 4.3a Denials ^^ 
-When something is submitted to the Starlight Commons ARPG and it may not follow the rules or something is missing, they might have their submission denied. When they are denied, the reason for the denial will be explained by the approving moderator.+|  {{denial.png?125|Astrali Denial Reaction}}  | \\ \\ **How should I feel if I get a denial?** \\ //"I have made a small mistake or accidentally broken a rule; the Mod is telling me how to fix it. I am not in trouble.// |
  
-Denials are NOT disciplinary or recorded unless it is explicitly stated that it is a warning because of a repeated offense. A denial is a moderator simply trying to remind the user of the rules and asking them to resubmit.+**Appeals** 
 +\\ Disciplinary actions at this level cannot be appealed because they are not considered severe. However, users may ask questions if they believe a notice was issued in error or if they need clarification on what must be corrected.
  
-====4.3b Warnings==== +**Explanation** 
-Warnings are the first level of the official disciplinary system, and are often given when a user has been told multiple times about an issue by a moderator, but no changes have been made to correct the issue. A warning can also be given if the flagged issue's content calls for an immediate warning.+\\ Users should not assume that direct replies from Moderators are official warnings. A user may be contacted by the [[https://toyhou.se/StarlightCommons|Official StarlightCommons ToyHouse]], or via a direct message, about a rule violation. These denials are not disciplinary and are not logged unless explicitly stated. In these cases, the Moderator is simply informing the user that an issue needs to be repaired or that a rule was accidentally broken.
  
-Warnings are given in an official capacity to warn the user that the continued repetition of their error could result in a strike if the behavior continues. A user can receive up to three (3) warnings before higher disciplinary action is taken, like the removal of some or all ARPG privileges listed in **4.2a Disciplinary Removal of Privilege**. +**Examples** 
 +\\ - Submitted art doesn't follow the three-limb rule or other game rules. 
 +\\ - [[Stellaborn]] is missing the necessary Form, Mutation, or Design Approval. 
 +\\ - Accidentally submitted art with excessive swearing.  
 +\\ - Reusing assets without realizing it wasn't allowed.
  
-The number of warnings given to a user is recorded, but will reset at the beginning of each Calendar Year.+^ 4.3b Warnings ^^ 
 +|  {{warning.png?125|Astrali Warning Reaction}}  | \\ **How should I feel about a warning?** \\ //"I have repeated an offense after having it explained to me once, or I have broken multiple rules, and the Mod has given me a warning. I am not in trouble, but if I do this exact thing again, I will get another warning. If it is terrible, I could get a strike, depending on what I did. If I never do it again, this will never be a problem. It was just a misunderstanding, but now I know."// |
  
-====4.3c Strikes==== +**Appeals** 
-Strikes are the second level of the official disciplinary system. A user may receive a strike for being given three warnings for the same issue, or if the flagged content calls explicitly for a strike as discipline. +\\ Disciplinary actions at this level cannot be appealed because they are not considered severe. However, users may ask questions if they believe a warning was issued in error or if they need clarification on what must be corrected.
  
-Strikes are given in an official capacity to warn the user that if they continue perpetuating the problem, the user will receive a ban. Users can receive up to two strikes, but the third strike **will result in a permanent ban** from some or all of the ARPG privilege's listed in **4.2a Disciplinary Removal of Privilege**. +**Explanation** 
 +\\ Warnings are the first level of the disciplinary system. A user receives a warning when they have been spoken to once or multiple times by a Moderator with no observed improvement, or when the issue clearly calls for a warning as the appropriate response. Users can receive up to three warnings on any given topic before it is escalated. The third incident may result in a temporary ban from some or all ARPG privileges or a strike, depending on intent, content, and severity. All warnings expire 12 months after the date they are issued.
  
-The amount of strikes given to a user ARE recorded, but will reset at the beginning of each Calendar Year.+**Examples** 
 +\\ - Continuously breaking specific art rules/game rules more than three (3) times. 
 +\\ - Accidentally guilt-tripping and/or harassing in the official Starlight Commons Discord, ToyHouse World, or DeviantArt Group.  
 +\\ - Forgetting to send a trade/sale or complete owed work within a reasonable time.
  
-Starlight Commons **will NOT** tolerate consecutive strikes if the issues are relevant to one another, and reserve the right to escalate problems to permanent or full bans at any time.+^ 4.3c Strikes^^ 
 +|  {{strike.png?125|Astrali Strike Reaction}}  | \\ **How should I feel about a strike?** \\ //"I have repeated an offense and/or broken multiple rules even after receiving a warning. Alternatively, I did something quite bad, and it was serious enough that I got a strike. I didn't lose any privileges, but I'm in trouble. If I do this thing again, I could get another strike or, worse, be banned, depending on what I did. The strike will disappear after a year if I never do it again. I should be more careful."// |
  
-====4.3d Temporary Bans==== +**Appeals** 
-Temporary bans are given for any repeated minor infraction, unless the flagged issue calls explicitly for a temporary ban as punishment. Temporary bans can range in length from anywhere between 30 days to a year long, depending on the intent, content, and severity.+\\ Disciplinary actions at this level may be appealed. Users may request a review if they believe the decision was made in error, or if they need clarification on what rule was applied and what is required moving forward. For appeal information, see [[Community Behavior#4.4 Ban Etiquette - Appeals|Section 4.4 Ban Etiquette - Appeals]].
  
-Starlight Commons reserves the right to extend or escalate bans after the initial sentencing. See **4.4 Ban Etiquette | Appeals** for more information.+**Explanation** 
 +\\ Strikes are the second level of the disciplinary system. A user may receive a strike after three consecutive warnings, or when the situation warrants a strike without additional warnings. A strike is a formal notice that continued behavior may result in a ban. In most situations, Starlight Commons [SLC] will issue a warning before escalating to a strike. Users may receive up to two strikes. A third incident will likely result in a permanent ban from some or all ARPG privileges, depending on intent, content, and severity. Starlight Commons [SLC] does not tolerate repeated, related strikes and reserves the right to escalate directly to permanent or complete bans at any time when warranted. Strikes expire 12 months after the date they are issued.
  
-====4.3e Permanent Bans==== +**Examples** 
-Permanent bans are given for any major infraction, and can be applied to one or more of the ARPG privilege's listed in **4.2a Disciplinary Removal of Privilege**. Permanent bans are the loss of one or more of these privileges forever.+\\ - Intentionally breaking specific art rules and game rules to gain an advantage. 
 +\\ - Extreme hostility toward Moderators and/or users in any official space (Official Starlight Commons Discord, ToyHouse World, DeviantArt Group). This does not include personal blocks described in **Section 4.2c Ban Etiquette | Moderators** and **4.2d Ban Etiquette | Users** above. 
 +\\ - Ignoring a Moderator's warning on purpose. 
 +\\ - Public and/or private harassment. (Severe cases will not receive warnings) 
 +\\ - Character theft. 
 +\\ - Failure to deliver a trade, contest, or commission involving services or goods within Starlight Common [SLC]'s realm of control.
  
-====4.3f Full-Account Bans==== +^ 4.3d Temporary Bans - Minor Infractions^^ 
-Full-Account bans are the highest and most extreme level of official punishment, and result with the user automatically losing all of their ARPG privilege's. All items owned by the user become frozen in the account, becoming non-transferable. Unlike the other ban types, a full-account ban can **NOT** be appealed.+|  {{tempban.png?125|Astrali Temporary Ban Reaction}}  | \\ **How should I feel about a temporary ban?** \\ //"I have broken the same rule after multiple strikes, causing mischief, attempted scamming, or just generally participating in the harassment of another user. I have lost privileges and have been banned for 1-12 months. I am in real trouble now. I won't lose more privileges if I take responsibility and stop. I know I am welcome back once my ban is served. This is temporary; the Mod will tell me what is affected."// | 
 + 
 +**Appeals** 
 +\\ Disciplinary actions at this level may be appealed. Users may request a review if they believe the decision was made in error, or if they need clarification on what rule was applied and what is required moving forward. For appeal information, see [[Community Behavior#4.4 Ban Etiquette - Appeals|Section 4.4 Ban Etiquette - Appeals]]. 
 + 
 +**Explanation** 
 +\\ Temporary Bans may be applied to any privilege; see **Section 4.2b Removal of Privilege Types Etiquette**, above. Temporary Bans typically range from one (1) month to one (1) year, depending on intent, content, and severity. Starlight Commons [SLC] reserves the right to extend a ban or escalate disciplinary action if issues continue after the ban is served. 
 + 
 +**Examples** 
 +\\ - Making call-out posts targeting another user within Starlight Common [SLC]'s realm of control. 
 +\\ - Publicly speaking poorly about another user in the official Starlight Commons Discord. 
 +\\ - Causing disruption or soapboxing in the official Starlight Commons Discord. 
 +\\ - Cheating in the ARPG. 
 + 
 +^ 4.3e Permanent Bans - Major Infractions^^ 
 +|  {{permban.png?125|Astrali Permanent Ban Reaction}}  | \\ **How should I feel about a permanent ban?** \\ //"I have broken the TOS or rules so badly that I have completely lost one or multiple privileges and have been permanently banned from one or more parts of the ARPG. I know this is not temporary, but I might still be able to participate in other areas of the ARPG. The Mod will tell me what is affected."// | 
 + 
 +**Appeals** 
 +\\ Disciplinary actions at this level may be appealed. Users may request a review if they believe the decision was made in error, or if they need clarification on what rule was applied and what is required moving forward. For appeal information, see [[Community Behavior#4.4 Ban Etiquette - Appeals|Section 4.4 Ban Etiquette - Appeals]]. 
 + 
 +**Explanation** 
 +\\ Permanent Bans may be applied to any privilege; see **Section 4.2b Removal of Privilege Types Etiquette**, above. A permanent ban is the permanent removal of one or more privileges, such as Discord Privileges or Design Approval Privileges. 
 + 
 +**Examples** 
 +\\ - Intentional, repeated cheating. 
 +\\ - Coordinated harassment or bullying. 
 +\\ - Scamming. 
 +\\ - Conspiracy to scam. 
 +\\ - Linking directly to unfiltered 18+ content. (See **[[Content Policies|Section 2: Content Policies]]**. 
 +\\ - Intentional and/or repeated character theft. 
 +\\ - Consistent failure to deliver trades, contests, or commissions involving services or goods within Starlight Common [SLC]'s realm of control. 
 + 
 +^ 4.3f Full-Account Bans - Extreme Infractions^^ 
 +|  {{accountban.png?125|Astrali Account Ban Reaction}}  | \\ **How should I feel about a full-account ban?** \\ //"I have completely lost all of my ARPG privileges, and the Mods have gone to extreme measures to revoke my access to the site and the community. This might apply to just me, but it can extend to characters depending on the situation."// | 
 + 
 +**Appeals** 
 +\\ Disciplinary actions at this level cannot be appealed. 
 + 
 +**Explanation** 
 +\\ Full-Account Bans are the most severe disciplinary action. Users with this ban type automatically lose all ARPG Privileges. See **Section 4.2b Removal of Privilege Types Etiquette** above. Items on the account become frozen and non-transferable.  
 + 
 +//⚠︎ NOTE: In extremely severe cases, Starlight Commons [SLC] may remove ARPG privileges from specific characters. This is only considered in situations involving severe harassment or severe scamming, and only when all previous disciplinary actions have repeatedly failed. This may also apply if a user continues attempting to access the community after being permanently banned. Affected designs remain the property of the owner and may still be drawn as personal characters. These characters may be used outside Starlight Commons [SLC] and may be traded externally, but they will never be usable within the ARPG. The owner is responsible for informing any future owner that the character's ARPG privileges have been removed. In rare situations, banned users may also lose the ability to transfer [[Stellaborn]] from their account, except through the **[[Service Desk]]**. In extremely rare cases, Starlight Commons [SLC] may also restrict Ownership Updates entirely.//  
 + 
 +**Examples** 
 +\\ - Inappropriate interactions with minors. 
 +\\ - Bestiality. 
 +\\ - Coordinated attempts to cause physical, mental, or financial harm. 
 +\\ - Stalking or prolonged, extreme harassment. 
 +\\ - Criminal activity. 
 +\\ - Spamming pornography. 
 +\\ - Bot, AI, or hacked accounts.
  
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-=====4.4 Ban Etiquette | Appeals=====+=====4.4 Ban Etiquette - Appeals=====
 Users may appeal bans and Moderation decisions unless they are explicitly informed at the time the action is issued that an appeal is not available. SLC is always open to respectful appeals and will review them in good faith. Formal apologies may be included alongside an appeal and will be considered as part of the review process. Appeals may not be submitted through anonymous accounts. To submit an appeal, visit [[Advanced Support]] at the [[Service Desk]] under **Ban Appeals**. Users may appeal bans and Moderation decisions unless they are explicitly informed at the time the action is issued that an appeal is not available. SLC is always open to respectful appeals and will review them in good faith. Formal apologies may be included alongside an appeal and will be considered as part of the review process. Appeals may not be submitted through anonymous accounts. To submit an appeal, visit [[Advanced Support]] at the [[Service Desk]] under **Ban Appeals**.
  
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 \\ - Tracing, heavily referencing, or reusing assets from your own or another user's work across multiple activities.  \\ - Tracing, heavily referencing, or reusing assets from your own or another user's work across multiple activities. 
  
-====4.10a Drawing Uniqueness Requirements====+===4.10a Drawing Uniqueness Requirements===
 Maintaining very consistent or repetitive poses and backgrounds across multiple submissions may result in a user's work being declined. Starlight Commons [SLC] encourages users to keep drawings visually distinct to avoid this. If images are too similar, they may fall under one of three categories: Bases/Reused Assets, Heavy Referencing, or Tracing. This rule is not meant to accuse users of wrongdoing, but to guide submissions toward uniqueness and prevent situations where the Moderator might interpret repeated elements as intentional cheating. Reusing assets, such as bases, repeated poses, or limb placements; heavily referencing official images; and tracing are not allowed. While this rule primarily applies to [[Stellaborn]] drawings, it can extend to other elements if they are visually required for the activity, such as reusing the same line art of a bush or a tree. Users will receive a warning before any instance of this behavior is treated as cheating. Reusing drawings or assets in this way across multiple submissions can be considered cheating in some contexts. Maintaining very consistent or repetitive poses and backgrounds across multiple submissions may result in a user's work being declined. Starlight Commons [SLC] encourages users to keep drawings visually distinct to avoid this. If images are too similar, they may fall under one of three categories: Bases/Reused Assets, Heavy Referencing, or Tracing. This rule is not meant to accuse users of wrongdoing, but to guide submissions toward uniqueness and prevent situations where the Moderator might interpret repeated elements as intentional cheating. Reusing assets, such as bases, repeated poses, or limb placements; heavily referencing official images; and tracing are not allowed. While this rule primarily applies to [[Stellaborn]] drawings, it can extend to other elements if they are visually required for the activity, such as reusing the same line art of a bush or a tree. Users will receive a warning before any instance of this behavior is treated as cheating. Reusing drawings or assets in this way across multiple submissions can be considered cheating in some contexts.
  
-====4.10b Reusing Assets====+===4.10b Reusing Assets===
 Reusing assets refers to creating pre-made elements, such as body parts, facial features, characters, or background objects, and repeatedly inserting them into multiple artworks. This includes copying, pasting, or otherwise reusing the same drawn elements rather than creating them fresh for each piece.  Reusing assets refers to creating pre-made elements, such as body parts, facial features, characters, or background objects, and repeatedly inserting them into multiple artworks. This includes copying, pasting, or otherwise reusing the same drawn elements rather than creating them fresh for each piece. 
  
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 For example, creating a set of trees, flowers, rocks, or other environmental elements and placing them into multiple activities is not permitted. Likewise, character-based assets, such as [[Roamkin]] or [[Collectibles]], may not be reused more than once within the same image or across different images. Even if adjustments are made, repeated use of the same base asset still counts as asset reuse. This rule intends to ensure that each artwork represents a complete, original effort rather than a composition built from previously created elements.  For example, creating a set of trees, flowers, rocks, or other environmental elements and placing them into multiple activities is not permitted. Likewise, character-based assets, such as [[Roamkin]] or [[Collectibles]], may not be reused more than once within the same image or across different images. Even if adjustments are made, repeated use of the same base asset still counts as asset reuse. This rule intends to ensure that each artwork represents a complete, original effort rather than a composition built from previously created elements. 
  
-====4.10c Heavy Referencing====+===4.10c Heavy Referencing===
 Heavy referencing and copying occur when artwork is inspired by existing art to the point that it appears similar. This can happen unintentionally when users repeatedly and consistently draw nearly identical backgrounds or poses for simple characters. Heavy referencing and copying occur when artwork is inspired by existing art to the point that it appears similar. This can happen unintentionally when users repeatedly and consistently draw nearly identical backgrounds or poses for simple characters.
  
 This may include reusing the same visual elements in very similar placements across multiple works, even if those elements are redrawn each time. For example, repeatedly drawing a house and a tree in the same positions with a scene, even if the artwork is flipped, resized, or redrawn, it can still be considered heavy referencing if it is on multiple submissions. This may include reusing the same visual elements in very similar placements across multiple works, even if those elements are redrawn each time. For example, repeatedly drawing a house and a tree in the same positions with a scene, even if the artwork is flipped, resized, or redrawn, it can still be considered heavy referencing if it is on multiple submissions.
  
-====4.10d Tracing====+===4.10d Tracing===
 Tracing is the practice of using existing artwork as a direct guide for drawing, either by drawing directly over the original image or closely following it by eye. Even when portions of the image are altered, such as changing details, colors, or flipping the image, the underlying structure of the original work can often still be identified.  Tracing is the practice of using existing artwork as a direct guide for drawing, either by drawing directly over the original image or closely following it by eye. Even when portions of the image are altered, such as changing details, colors, or flipping the image, the underlying structure of the original work can often still be identified. 
  
 This includes situations where poses, proportions, or line placements match the source too closely to be coincidental. For example, recreating a character by following the exact outline, pose, or silhouette of another artist's work, or your own work, even if the character design or environment is changed, would still be considered tracing. Because tracing relies heavily on the original artwork's structure, it limits originality and can result in works that are effectively copies. This includes situations where poses, proportions, or line placements match the source too closely to be coincidental. For example, recreating a character by following the exact outline, pose, or silhouette of another artist's work, or your own work, even if the character design or environment is changed, would still be considered tracing. Because tracing relies heavily on the original artwork's structure, it limits originality and can result in works that are effectively copies.
  
-For these reasons, we strongly discourage tracing for official activities and encourage artists to use references as learning tools rather than direct templates. +For these reasons, we strongly discourage tracing for official [[Navigation Hub|Tasks]] and encourage artists to use references as learning tools rather than direct templates. 
  
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 \\ - **Properly Credit Work** | Artists can showcase completed commissions unless asked otherwise by the client. Clients should credit the artist when sharing the work publicly. \\ - **Properly Credit Work** | Artists can showcase completed commissions unless asked otherwise by the client. Clients should credit the artist when sharing the work publicly.
  
-====4.12a Unofficial Artist Commission Conduct====+===4.12a Unofficial Artist Commission Conduct===
 Users may only design [[Stellaborn]] or accept commission work for officially listed [[Stellaborn]] on the [[https://toyhou.se/StarlightCommons|Masterlist]]. Before accepting any [[Stellaborn]]-related commission, artists and clients must confirm that the [[Stellaborn]] is on the Masterlist. Violations of this rule may result in the artist and/or the client losing Design Approval Privileges. Repeated or intentional abuse may result in a warning or a permanent ban, depending on the intent, content, and severity. Users may only design [[Stellaborn]] or accept commission work for officially listed [[Stellaborn]] on the [[https://toyhou.se/StarlightCommons|Masterlist]]. Before accepting any [[Stellaborn]]-related commission, artists and clients must confirm that the [[Stellaborn]] is on the Masterlist. Violations of this rule may result in the artist and/or the client losing Design Approval Privileges. Repeated or intentional abuse may result in a warning or a permanent ban, depending on the intent, content, and severity.
  
 Starlight Commons [SLC] also reserves the right to refuse or remove artwork from ARPG use if it was obtained through this method. Starlight Commons [SLC] also reserves the right to refuse or remove artwork from ARPG use if it was obtained through this method.
  
-====4.12b Common Scams and Unsafe Transactions====+===4.12b Common Scams and Unsafe Transactions===
 Despite best efforts, scams do occur, and the examples below are reportable under the rules. If any of these happen within the community, contact the [[Service Desk]]. There is no time limit on reporting a failed transaction. Even if Starlight Commons [SLC] cannot recover items, money, or characters, reporting misconduct helps keep the community safe. Despite best efforts, scams do occur, and the examples below are reportable under the rules. If any of these happen within the community, contact the [[Service Desk]]. There is no time limit on reporting a failed transaction. Even if Starlight Commons [SLC] cannot recover items, money, or characters, reporting misconduct helps keep the community safe.
  
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 ⚠︎ **Selling Non-Transferable Items** | Some items are marked as Account-Bound [AB] and are not transferable. Users should report attempts to trade or sell these items to the [[Service Desk]]. ⚠︎ **Selling Non-Transferable Items** | Some items are marked as Account-Bound [AB] and are not transferable. Users should report attempts to trade or sell these items to the [[Service Desk]].
  
-====4.12c Dispute Policy, Commissions, Sales, and Trades====+===4.12c Dispute Policy, Commissions, Sales, and Trades===
 **Disclaimer:** Starlight Commons [SLC] does not provide reimbursement for commissions, sales, trades, or payments conducted through third parties. Starlight Commons [SLC] cannot mandate refunds, enforce payments, or force a user to return money. See **[[Community Behavior#4.1 Reporting|Section 4.1 Reporting]]** for more details on the reporting process. **Disclaimer:** Starlight Commons [SLC] does not provide reimbursement for commissions, sales, trades, or payments conducted through third parties. Starlight Commons [SLC] cannot mandate refunds, enforce payments, or force a user to return money. See **[[Community Behavior#4.1 Reporting|Section 4.1 Reporting]]** for more details on the reporting process.
  
-Starlight Commons [SLC] does not enforce or endorse complex agreements made between users, especially those difficult to uphold across multiple owners or over long time periods. For transfer and re-design rules, see **[[Character Ownership Etiquette#3.6 The Conversion of Personal Characters into Stellaborn, Voiding, & Redesigns|Section 3.6 The Conversion of Personal Characters into Stellaborn, Voiding, & Redesigns]]**. +Starlight Commons [SLC] does not enforce or endorse complex agreements made between users, especially those difficult to uphold across multiple owners or over long time periods. For transfer and re-design rules, see **[[Character Ownership Etiquette#3.5 Converting Personal Characters into Stellaborn, Voiding Characters, and Redesigns|Section 3.5 Converting Personal Characters into Stellaborn, Voiding Characters, and Redesigns]]**. 
  
 **Before you Trade or Sell** | Users should not sell items or characters they do not entirely own. Always verify that [[Stellaborn]] are transferable before trading.  **Before you Trade or Sell** | Users should not sell items or characters they do not entirely own. Always verify that [[Stellaborn]] are transferable before trading. 
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