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.