Biciid Center for Culture & Nature
Moderation Severity Matrix
Level 1–5 Framework
This framework ensures consistent, fair, and proportional moderation across Biciid Center platforms, including forums, games, AI interactions, events, and member activities. Enforcement decisions consider severity, intent, frequency, and community impact.
Minor Conduct Issue
Low Risk / Educational Correction
Examples
- •Slightly off-topic posts
- •Mildly disrespectful tone
- •Unintentional misinformation
- •Minor frustration in game chat
- •Formatting spam without malicious intent
Impact
- •Minimal disruption
- •No targeted harm
- •Likely accidental
Action
- •Friendly reminder
- •Educational message
- •Suggestion to edit content
- •No public penalty
Escalation
Repeated Level 1 violations within 30 days may escalate to Level 2.
Disruptive Behavior
Moderate Risk / Formal Warning
Examples
- •Repeated disrespectful tone
- •Aggressive debate behavior
- •Minor harassment
- •Repeated off-topic posting
- •Unsportsmanlike conduct in games
- •Tension-raising clan or political remarks
Impact
- •Creates discomfort
- •Reduces quality of discussion
- •Disrupts community harmony
Tier Impact
Task delayAction
- •Official written warning
- •Temporary content restriction (24–72 hours)
- •Content removal
- •Required acknowledgment of community standards
Escalation
Repeated Level 2 violations within 60 days may escalate to Level 3.
Serious Violation
High Risk / Temporary Suspension
Examples
- •Hate speech (non-violent but targeted)
- •Religious insults
- •Clan-based hostility
- •Coordinated harassment
- •Plagiarism or research fraud
- •Intentional misinformation
- •Cheating in games
- •Attempting to bypass AI safeguards
- •Abusive private messaging
Impact
- •Significant harm to intellectual integrity
- •Damages cultural mission
- •Undermines trust
Tier Impact
Tier freezeAction
- •Immediate content removal
- •Suspension (7–30 days)
- •Tier demotion (if applicable)
- •Formal account warning
Escalation
Repeated Level 3 violations may escalate to Level 4.
Severe Violation
Critical Risk / Long Suspension or Removal
Examples
- •Explicit hate speech
- •Violent threats
- •Gender-based abuse
- •Extremist propaganda
- •Financial scams
- •Doxxing or privacy violation
- •Ranking manipulation in games
- •Repeated serious violations
Impact
- •Serious harm to individuals
- •Legal and reputational risk
- •Threat to platform safety
Tier Impact
Tier resetAction
- •Immediate suspension
- •30–90 day ban or permanent removal
- •Revocation of membership tier
- •Removal from leadership roles
- •Formal incident documentation
Escalation
If harm is extreme or repeated, escalate to Level 5.
Zero Tolerance Violation
Immediate Permanent Ban
Examples
- •Credible threats of violence
- •Terror advocacy or recruitment
- •Sexual exploitation or child abuse content
- •Severe hate targeting
- •Organized harassment campaigns
- •Fraud networks
- •Attempts to compromise platform security
Impact
- •Severe safety risk
- •Potential legal violation
- •Immediate danger to community
Tier Impact
Membership terminationAction
- •Permanent ban
- •Account termination
- •Content removal
- •IP/device restriction if necessary
- •Reporting to authorities if legally required
Escalation
No warning required.
Special Context Escalation
- Youth protection violations automatically escalate to Level 5.
- Clan-based incitement to violence escalates to Level 4 or 5.
- Academic fraud involving heritage manipulation escalates to Level 3 or 4.
- Repeated AI safeguard manipulation escalates to Level 3 or higher.
Intent Assessment
Moderators evaluate whether conduct was:
Intent may reduce or increase severity level.
Escalation Rules
- • Three Level 2 violations may result in Level 3 review.
- • Two Level 3 violations may trigger Level 4 review.
- • Any Level 5 violation results in permanent removal.
Appeals
- • Members may submit an appeal within 7 days.
- • Appeals must be respectful and address the violation.
- • Level 4–5 cases require senior review.
Enforcement Philosophy
Biciid Center prioritizes education before punishment, correction before exclusion, and safety above tolerance. Moderation exists to protect dignity, knowledge, and cultural integrity.
Moderation is stewardship — not censorship.