=====Theme Policies=====

====9.1 Theme Basics====
When created, all [[Stellaborn]] are given a unique theme. Themes can be duplicated across the species, but not across their subspecies. This is consistent for all [[Stellaborn]].

**✓ Acceptable Example:** The theme ‘Potato’ has been used in [[Astrali]] and it is not taken as a theme for a [[Tartyn]]. It can be redeemed as a [[Tartyn]] because it is a different species than a [[Astrali]].

**✗ Unacceptable Example:** The theme ‘Potato’ has been used by a Clovun [[Astrali]], and a user attempts to re-theme their Quillian [[Astrali]] with ‘Potato’. This would be declined since ‘Potato’ is taken in [[Astrali]].

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====9.2 Theme Rules and Conduct====
Starlight Commons [SLC] reserves the right to decline any theme even if it exists on our Masterlists. Themes cannot violate [[Content_Policies|Section 2: Content Policies]].

**Below is a list of themes that will not be accepted:**
\\ - Copyrighted, Trademarked, or Patented ideas, characters, and words.
\\ - Starlight Commons-Specific Words //(I.E. Somapri, Vionic, Fate Fruit, etc.)//
\\ - Themes addressing Mental Disorders, Illnesses, or Disabilities.
\\ - Adult themes, or themes that can be construed as a sexual innuendo.
\\ - Racial slurs and slurs in general.
\\ - Themes addressing sexuality, religion, or gender. //(Exceptions: Boy, Girl, Lady, Man, Madam, Mr, Mrs, Ms, Mother, Father, Son, Daughter, Grandma, Grandpa, or other familial descriptors will be accepted.)//

**9.2a Sensitive Themes**

Starlight Commons [SLC] cannot and will not censor themes unless they directly violate [[Content_Policies|Section 2: Content Policies]]. Please be aware that these issues are rarely intentional, and people have varying sensibilities about what is and is not offensive. For accidentally sensitive themes, we ask users to take care when reporting these issues to the [[Service Desk]]. We also reserve the right to decline any theme retroactively. If this impacts users, they will be compensated with a new theme for free.

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====9.3 Theme Language Rules====

Starlight Commons [SLC] utilizes the English (US) theme system for all [[Stellaborn]] themes. Themes must be in English or the common name of the theme, unless a different language represents the most common name. For instance, ‘Potato’ is acceptable, while ‘Solanum Tuberosum’ is not. 

**✓ Acceptable Examples:** Potato, Wolf, Carpe Diem (Translation: Seize the Day), C'est la vie (Translation: That's Life), Sushi

**✗ Unacceptable Examples:** Solanum Tuberosum (Translation: Potato), Canis Lupus (Translation: Wolf), Grip Dagen (Translation: Seize the Day), Papillon (Translation: Butterfly)

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====9.4 Theme Character Limit====

The maximum number of characters a theme can have is 23.

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====9.5 Character Designs and Themes Based on Derivative Content====

Starlight Commons [SLC] permits [[Stellaborn]] to draw inspiration from characters found in popular culture, books, and movies. [[Stellaborn]] can be themed to align with these works as long as they are now considered Public Domain. However, Starlight Commons [SLC] reserves the right to decline submissions that closely resemble copyrighted content, including art submissions, themes, or redesigns. Additionally, Starlight Commons [SLC] Official Artists reserve the right to decline to create these designs.