Community Guidelines

Building a positive, collaborative, and safe community for NovelAI script creators and users

These guidelines help ensure Story ScriptVault remains a welcoming space for everyone. By using this platform, you agree to follow these standards and expectations.

Core Principles

Our community is built on these fundamental values:

Respect and Inclusivity

Treat all community members with dignity and respect, regardless of background or experience level.

Quality and Authenticity

Share original, well-tested scripts with accurate descriptions and proper attribution.

Transparency and Honesty

Be clear about your scripts' functionality, limitations, and any known issues.

Collaboration and Sharing

Work together, share knowledge, and help others succeed in the community.

Safety and Security

Protect users by ensuring scripts are safe, secure, and free from malicious code.

Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Activities

  • Sharing original NovelAI scripts
  • Collaborating with other developers
  • Providing constructive feedback and comments
  • Reporting problematic content
  • Discussing script functionality and features

Prohibited Activities

  • Harassment, threats, or hate speech
  • Spam or excessive self-promotion
  • Malicious code or scripts designed to harm
  • Impersonation or identity theft
  • Circumventing platform restrictions
  • Abuse of reporting system

Script Submission Guidelines

Script Quality Standards

  • Scripts must be functional and tested before publication
  • Provide clear, detailed descriptions of what the script does
  • Use accurate scope declarations (Account, Story, or Both)
  • Give proper credit for derived work using the Credits field
  • Declare accurate permission requirements

Content Requirements

  • Submit original work or properly attributed derivatives
  • Select appropriate license (MIT, Apache-2.0, CC-BY-4.0, All Rights Reserved)
  • Document changes in changelog for each release
  • Use semantic versioning (major.minor.patch)

Prohibited Script Content

  • Malicious code (data theft, system damage, unauthorized access)
  • Misleading descriptions or deceptive functionality
  • Copyright infringement without proper attribution
  • Scripts designed to bypass NovelAI security measures

Comment and Discussion Rules

Constructive Communication

  • Be respectful and professional in all interactions
  • Provide helpful, actionable feedback
  • Stay on-topic for the script being discussed
  • Use markdown formatting for code examples

Prohibited Behavior

  • Personal attacks or insults
  • Off-topic spam or advertising
  • Inflammatory or trolling comments
  • Doxxing or sharing private information
  • Vote manipulation or brigading

Reportable Content

If you encounter content that violates these guidelines, please report it using the Report button. Our moderation team will review all reports promptly.

SPAM

Repetitive, off-topic, or excessive promotional content

MALICIOUS

Code designed to harm users, steal data, or damage systems

MISLEADING

False descriptions or deceptive functionality claims

INAPPROPRIATE

Offensive, abusive, or otherwise inappropriate content

COPYRIGHT

Unauthorized use of copyrighted work without attribution

HARASSMENT

Targeted attacks, bullying, or threatening behavior

OTHER

Issues not covered by other categories

How to Report

  1. Click the "Report" button on scripts, comments, or user profiles
  2. Select the appropriate report category
  3. Provide a detailed reason for your report
  4. Include evidence or examples if applicable

Note: You can only submit one report per item. If you've already reported something, you won't be able to report it again. Don't worry - moderators will see all reports about the same content together when reviewing.

Moderation Process

Report Handling

  • Multiple reports about the same content are reviewed together
  • Our moderation team reviews all reports within 48-72 hours
  • You'll receive a notification when your report has been reviewed
  • Reports may result in content removal, penalties, or be dismissed if not valid

What Happens to Reported Content

Content May Be Hidden

Violating content is removed from public view while keeping it available for appeals

Permanent Removal

In rare cases of severe violations, content may be permanently deleted

Comments May Be Disabled

New comments can be disabled on problematic scripts while existing comments remain visible

Appeals Can Restore Content

If your appeal is successful, your content will be made visible again

Consequences for Violations

Violations of these guidelines may result in penalties. The type and severity of penalty depends on the nature of the violation and your history on the platform.

WARNING ⚠️

Educational

Educational measure for first-time or minor violations.

  • Remains on permanent record
  • No platform restrictions
  • Educational in nature
  • Multiple warnings may lead to suspension

SUSPENDED 🛑

Temporary

Temporary restriction from creating or modifying content.

  • Cannot create scripts, releases, or comments
  • Can view content and submit appeals
  • Duration set by moderator (days/weeks)
  • Automatically expires after duration

PERMANENT ⛔

Permanent

Complete platform ban for severe violations.

  • Cannot access any platform features
  • Reserved for severe violations
  • Applied to repeat offenders
  • Can be appealed

Penalty Application

  • Penalties are applied by moderators after reviewing reports
  • You'll receive notifications via email and on the platform
  • We'll always explain why a penalty was applied
  • Violating content will be hidden from public view

Appeal Process

Your Right to Appeal

We believe in fairness and transparency. All penalties can be appealed, and we encourage you to do so if you believe a mistake was made.

  • All penalties can be appealed
  • One appeal per penalty
  • Appeals reviewed by different moderator when possible

How to Appeal

  1. Navigate to your penalty notification
  2. Click the "Submit Appeal" button
  3. Provide a detailed reason (up to 2000 characters)
  4. Optional: Add evidence or context (up to 2000 characters)
  5. Wait for moderator review

ACCEPTED

Penalty removed, reduced, or modified in your favor.

  • Penalty may be fully removed
  • Duration may be reduced
  • Type may be changed (e.g., SUSPENDED to WARNING)
  • Related content may be restored

DENIED

Penalty upheld after review.

  • Original penalty remains in effect
  • Detailed explanation provided
  • No further appeals allowed for this penalty

Appeal Review Timeline

  • Appeals reviewed within 48-72 hours
  • Complex cases may take longer
  • Notification sent when decision is made

Best Practices

For Script Creators

  • Test your scripts thoroughly before publishing
  • Write clear, detailed descriptions
  • Document dependencies and requirements
  • Keep releases updated with bug fixes
  • Respond to user feedback professionally
  • Credit sources and inspirations

For Community Members

  • Read script descriptions before commenting
  • Vote based on script quality and usefulness
  • Report genuine issues, not personal disagreements
  • Be patient with new developers
  • Share knowledge and help others learn

Contact & Support

Questions About These Guidelines?

For questions about these community guidelines or to report technical issues:

[email protected]

Thank You for Being Part of Our Community

By following these guidelines, you help create a positive, collaborative environment where everyone can thrive. Together, we're building the best platform for NovelAI scripts.