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Community Guidelines

Age of Aeternus | Last Updated: January 23, 2026

Welcome to the Age of Aeternus Community

Age of Aeternus is a companion app for tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) enthusiasts. Our community is built on creativity, collaboration, and mutual respect. These Community Guidelines establish the standards of behavior we expect from all users.

Remember: This is an 18+ community. All users are expected to conduct themselves as mature adults.

Our Core Values

1. Respect

Treat every community member with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, identity, or playstyle.

2. Creativity

Embrace creative expression while respecting boundaries and the comfort of others.

3. Collaboration

Support fellow players and contribute positively to shared experiences.

4. Safety

Help maintain a safe environment where everyone can enjoy the TTRPG experience.

Content Standards

Acceptable Content

In the context of TTRPG storytelling and character creation, the following are generally acceptable:

Narrative Elements:

Creative Content:

AI-Generated Content

Users may use AI tools to assist in creating content for Age of Aeternus (character backstories, artwork, descriptions, etc.) under the following conditions:

Requirements:

  1. Disclosure: You must indicate when content is substantially AI-generated, particularly when sharing in public or party spaces
  2. Rights: You must have the right to use and share any AI-generated content (ensure compliance with the AI tool's terms of service)
  3. Compliance: AI-generated content must comply with all other content guidelines in this document
  4. No Deception: Do not misrepresent AI-generated content as entirely human-created when seeking feedback, credit, or recognition

What This Means:

We Reserve the Right To:

Prohibited Content

The following content is strictly prohibited:

Category A - Zero Tolerance (Immediate Ban)

Category B - Severe Violations

Category C - Moderate Violations

Category D - Minor Violations

Behavior Standards

In Parties and Groups

When participating in parties or collaborative features:

DO:

DON'T:

In Friend Interactions

DO:

DON'T:

General Conduct

TTRPG-Specific Guidelines

Character Content

Your characters may explore complex themes, but:

Mature Themes in Storytelling

Age of Aeternus recognizes that TTRPG storytelling may include mature themes. When engaging with such content:

Content Warnings:

Consent in Collaborative Play:

Forbidden Themes: Even in fictional context, some themes are never appropriate:

Enforcement

Transparency Statement (EU Digital Services Act)

For users in the European Union, we provide this transparency information in accordance with the Digital Services Act (DSA):

Content Moderation Approach:

Moderation Statistics:

Your Rights Under DSA:

Automated Tools We Use:

All automated decisions can be reviewed by a human upon request. Automated tools assist our moderation team but do not replace human judgment for substantive decisions.

Violation Tiers and Consequences

Tier 1 - Warning

Applies to: First-time minor violations, Category D offenses Action: Written warning via in-app message Duration: Warning remains on record for 6 months

Tier 2 - Temporary Restriction

Applies to: Repeated minor violations, first-time moderate violations (Category C) Action:

Tier 3 - Temporary Suspension

Applies to: Repeated moderate violations, first-time severe violations (Category B) Action:

Tier 4 - Permanent Ban

Applies to: Category A violations, repeated severe violations, pattern of abuse Action:

Escalation Factors

Penalties may be increased for:

Mitigating Factors

Penalties may be reduced for:

Reporting

How to Report

In-App Reporting:

  1. Tap the menu icon (three dots) on the content or profile
  2. Select "Report"
  3. Choose the appropriate category
  4. Provide details (optional but helpful)
  5. Submit

Email Reporting: For sensitive matters or if in-app reporting is unavailable: Email: report@nerdhonest.com

Include:

What Happens After You Report

  1. Acknowledgment: You'll receive confirmation within 24 hours
  2. Investigation: Our team reviews the report
  3. Action: Appropriate action is taken based on our guidelines
  4. Notification: You'll be notified of the outcome (privacy permitting)

Confidentiality

False Reports

Submitting intentionally false reports is a violation and may result in penalties against the reporter.

Appeals

Grounds for Appeal

You may appeal a moderation decision if:

How to Appeal

  1. Email appeals@nerdhonest.com
  2. Include:
    • Your username
    • Date of the action
    • Reason for appeal
    • Any supporting information

Appeal Process

  1. Submission: Submit appeal within 14 days of action
  2. Review: Different moderator reviews the case
  3. Decision: Response provided within 7 days
  4. Finality: Appeal decisions are final

What Cannot Be Appealed

Safety Resources

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.

Crisis Resources:

In-App Safety Features:

Updates to Guidelines

We may update these guidelines to address new situations or improve clarity. Significant changes will be announced via:

Questions

If you have questions about these guidelines:

Summary

Be excellent to each other. Treat others as you would want to be treated. Engage creatively and collaboratively. Report problems instead of escalating them. Help us build a community where everyone can enjoy Age of Aeternus.

Effective Date: January 23, 2026

Version: 1.1