D1 Arena Community Guidelines
Our community standards ensure a fair, respectful, and enjoyable experience for all players.
Our Core Values
At D1 Arena, we believe in fair competition, mutual respect, and sportsmanship. These guidelines help maintain a positive environment where everyone can enjoy competitive gaming.
Fair Play
- Play Honestly: Use only your own skills. Cheating, hacking, exploiting bugs, or using unauthorized software is strictly prohibited
- No Smurfing: Do not create alternate accounts to manipulate matchmaking or rankings
- Report Accurately: Submit honest match results. False reporting leads to penalties
- Honor Commitments: Show up for scheduled matches. Repeated no-shows affect the community
Respectful Communication
- Be Respectful: Treat all players with courtesy and respect
- No Harassment: Bullying, threats, hate speech, or discriminatory language is not tolerated
- Keep It Clean: Avoid excessive profanity, especially in public channels
- No Spam: Do not flood chats or repeatedly post unwanted content
Account Responsibility
- One Account: Maintain only one active player account
- Accurate Information: Provide truthful information in your profile
- Account Security: Keep your login credentials secure and do not share accounts
- Age Requirements: You must meet minimum age requirements to participate
Content Standards
- Appropriate Content: Profile images, team logos, and usernames must be appropriate for all ages
- No Illegal Content: Do not share or promote illegal activities
- Respect Copyright: Only use content you have rights to use
Tipping & Financial Conduct
- Voluntary Tips: Tips are voluntary expressions of appreciation. Never pressure or beg for tips
- No Quid Pro Quo: Do not promise special treatment, content, or favors in exchange for tips
- Honest Representation: Do not misrepresent tip goals, purposes, or how funds will be used
- No Chargeback Fraud: Sending tips then disputing the charge is considered fraud and will result in permanent ban
- Team Tip Transparency: Team owners should communicate clearly about how team tips are distributed
- No Tip Manipulation: Do not use alternate accounts to tip yourself or artificially inflate tip metrics
- Respect Anonymity: If someone tips anonymously, do not attempt to reveal or publicly identify them
- Appropriate Messages: Tip messages must follow all community guidelines - no harassment, hate speech, or inappropriate content
Consequences
Violations of these guidelines may result in:
- Warning or temporary restriction
- Tournament disqualification
- Prize forfeiture
- Temporary or permanent account suspension
Reporting Violations
Help us maintain a positive community:
- Use the in-platform report feature for immediate issues
- Contact Support for detailed reports
- Provide evidence when possible (screenshots, match IDs)
Appeals
If you believe an action was taken against your account in error, contact our Support Center to request a review.
Real Money Trading (RMT)
Real money trading of in-game items, accounts, or services outside of official D1 Arena features is strictly prohibited. This includes:
- Selling or buying accounts
- Trading in-game currency for real money
- Offering boosting or leveling services for payment
Personal Information (Doxxing)
Sharing or threatening to share personal information about any user without their consent is strictly prohibited. This includes:
- Real names (if not publicly shared by the user)
- Home addresses or locations
- Phone numbers or email addresses
- Financial information
- Private social media accounts
Adult and NSFW Content
D1 Arena is a platform for all ages. The following content is prohibited:
- Nudity or sexually explicit content
- Sexual solicitation
- Content depicting sexual acts
- Excessive profanity in stream titles or usernames
Violence and Graphic Content
While competitive gaming may involve in-game violence, the following is prohibited:
- Real-world violence or threats of violence
- Gore or extreme graphic content
- Animal abuse
- Glorification of violent acts
Self-Harm and Mental Health
We care about our community. Content that promotes or glorifies self-harm or suicide is prohibited.
If you or someone you know is struggling:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (US)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- International Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a crisis center
Our moderators are trained to connect users with resources when needed.