Community Guidelines

LeagueHub Moderation

Fair play, respectful competition, and clear expectations for all members of our gaming community

Our Approach to Moderation

Promoting a positive gaming environment through clear guidelines and fair enforcement

Moderation Principles

LeagueHub is committed to fostering a competitive yet respectful environment where players can enjoy their gaming experience. Our moderation guidelines provide a transparent framework for both community members and staff.

We believe in correcting behavior rather than simply punishing it, and our system is designed to be:

Clear
Consistent
Fair
Reformative

Core Community Values

Respect
Treat all players with dignity regardless of skill level, background, or identity
Sportsmanship
Compete with integrity and handle both victory and defeat gracefully
Inclusivity
Create a welcoming space for all gamers regardless of background
Communication
Express frustrations and disagreements in a constructive manner
Important: Staff decisions are concluded on a case-by-case basis, and punishment will be issued depending on the severity of behavior. These enforcement guidelines are for reference and may be adjusted based on context and circumstances.
Minor Infractions
Minor 1 Strike

Behaviors

  • Spamming chat/messages
  • Soundboard spam in voice channels
  • Off-topic discussions in dedicated channels
  • Minor disruptions during community events
  • Excessive emote/reaction spam

Enforcement

  • Typically begins with a warning and reminder of rules
  • May escalate to short timeouts if behavior continues
Staff Action
Verbal warning first, then document the incident and issue appropriate action if behavior continues.
Moderate Infractions
Moderate 2 Strikes

Behaviors

  • Direct personal insults toward community members
  • Targeted negativity toward specific players
  • Deliberately disrupting community events/matches
  • Attempting to undermine staff decisions publicly
  • Disrespectful behavior toward staff
  • Inflammatory political/religious discussions
  • Inappropriate voice channel behavior

Enforcement

  • Typically begins with a warning and reminder of rules
  • May escalate to timeouts or temporary bans depending on severity
Staff Action
Document the specific behavior with evidence. Inform player why their actions are problematic.
Severe Infractions
Severe 3 Strikes

Behaviors

  • Sustained targeted harassment
  • Substantial xenophobia or regional prejudice
  • Major disruption to community events
  • Encouraging others to break rules
  • Circumventing moderator actions
  • Calling staff "dictators" or similar accusations
  • Inciting revolt against staff
  • Substantial staff disrespect

Enforcement

  • Tier 4 (3d ban + timeout)
  • Tier 5 (1w ban + timeout)
  • Tier 6 (1m ban + timeout)
  • Tier 7 (Permanent ban)
  • Note: Enforcement may vary based on severity and context
Staff Action
Document incident thoroughly with screenshots/logs. Multiple staff should review severe infraction punishments when possible.
Extreme Infractions
Extreme 5 Strikes

Behaviors

  • Use of racial/homophobic slurs
  • Extreme hate speech
  • Extreme xenophobia
  • Threats/blackmail
  • Sharing inappropriate content (NSFW, gore, etc.)
  • Ban evasion
  • Maliciously impersonating staff
  • Advertising or promoting other gaming communities, Discord servers, or competing services

Enforcement

  • Tier 6 (1m ban + timeout)
  • Tier 7 (Permanent ban)
  • Note: Enforcement may vary based on severity and context
Staff Action
Document thoroughly with evidence, immediate escalation to senior staff/admin, and swift enforcement.
Zero Tolerance Infractions
Zero Tolerance Immediate Ban

Behaviors

  • Sharing illegal content
  • Doxxing
  • Real-world threats of violence
  • Harassment that violates Discord TOS
  • Illegal interactions in a predatory manner

Enforcement

  • Tier 7 (Permanent ban) + Report to Discord
Staff Action
Immediate ban, documentation, notification to admin team, and possible reporting to relevant authorities.

InHouse Queue Rules

Guidelines for our 5v5 custom matches to ensure fair play and enjoyable competition

The following rules apply specifically to InHouse Queue matches. Violating these rules will result in queue restrictions or bans depending on severity and frequency of infractions.

Queue Etiquette & Availability

Commit to Full Games

  • Be available for a full 40-60 minute match before queueing
  • Leave queue immediately if unexpected obligations arise
  • AFK players receive automatic 3-hour queue ban
  • Multiple AFK infractions result in escalating penalties
  • Queueing without sufficient time is a violation
  • No wasting time - be respectful of other peoples time

Voice Communication

  • Join and remain in the voice chat for the entire match
  • Report microphone issues to staff before the match begins
  • Verbal communication exceptions require staff approval
  • Leaving voice chat mid-game without emergency is prohibited
  • Muting must be reported to team and staff with reason
  • No joining other teams VC's without a valid reason (such as communicating a misspick)

In-Game Conduct

Lane Assignment

  • You may swap assigned positions with teammates before draft if both teams are informed
  • You must select champions appropriate for your announced role, off meta picks are ok if your team agrees with it
  • Lane swapping is allowed at any time during the game for strategic purposes as long as you didnt intend to swap to dodge bans for that lane
  • Picking champions for a different role than announced and playing a different lane without prior communication is prohibited
  • Forcing teammates to swap roles against their will is prohibited
  • Refusing to play your assigned role when your team doesn't agree to swap is prohibited
  • You must lock in the champion you initially selected during draft. If you need to change your pick, you must either: - Get enemy team's permission before locking in a different champion, OR - Immediately declare "misspick" in enemy teams VC and specify your intended champion after accidentally locking in the wrong one

Competitive Integrity

  • Deliberate feeding, trolling or sabotage is prohibited
  • Only pause for legitimate reasons (disconnects, emergencies)
  • All players must confirm readiness before unpausing
  • Surrendering without valid reason is considered griefing
  • Excessive complaints about teammates is prohibited

Account Integrity

Main Account Policy

  • You must link and play on your highest-ranked Riot account
  • Using alternative accounts when your main is higher ranked is prohibited
  • Playing on purchased, shared, or boosted accounts is forbidden
  • Staff will conduct random account verification checks
  • Refusing verification or providing false information results in immediate ban
  • Verified smurfing results in permanent queue ban

Penalty Progression

Tier 1
Formal warning
Tier 2
3-hour queue restriction
Tier 3
24-hour queue restriction
Tier 4
3-day queue restriction
Tier 5
1-week queue restriction
Tier 6-7
1-month to permanent ban from queue

General Moderation Framework

A structured approach to handling rule violations and ensuring fair enforcement across LeagueHub

Strike System

1
Minor Infractions
Expires after 30 days
2
Moderate Infractions
Expires after 60 days
3
Severe Infractions
Expires after 90 days
5
Extreme Infractions
Expires after 180 days

Punishment Tiers

1
Tier 1
Warning
2
Tier 2
3-hour queue ban + Discord timeout
3
Tier 3
1-day queue ban + Discord timeout
4
Tier 4
3-day queue ban + Discord timeout
5
Tier 5
1-week queue ban + Discord timeout
6
Tier 6
1-month queue ban + Discord timeout
7
Tier 7
Permanent ban
Progressive Enforcement: Repeat infractions escalate punishments. First offense receives the base tier punishment, second offense increases by 1 tier, third offense increases by 2 tiers, and fourth+ offenses receive the maximum tier applicable for that category.

Appeals Process

We believe in fairness and second chances. If you feel a punishment was unwarranted, you may appeal through our structured process.

1

Eligibility

  • Appeals can be made for punishments of Tier 3 or higher
  • Appeals must be made within 7 days of punishment
  • Each punishment can only be appealed once
2

Process

  • Submit appeal via private message to a moderator or through designated appeal channel
  • Include date of punishment, staff member who issued it, and explanation
  • Appeals will be reviewed by staff not involved in the original punishment
  • Decision will be communicated within 72 hours
3

Potential Outcomes

  • Reduced punishment
  • Punishment removal
  • Strike reduction
  • Punishment upheld
All decisions after appeal review are final.

Moderation's Ultimate Goal

Remember: The goal of moderation is to maintain a healthy community, not just to punish. We value our community members and want everyone to enjoy their time at LeagueHub in a positive, respectful environment. When possible, we educate first and enforce second.

Community First
Open Communication
Fair Play
These guidelines may be updated periodically. Last revised: March 2025.