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Bot Policy

Rules for server owners and staff who invite and operate the JSD Discord bot. This sits alongside our Terms and User Policy.

Last updated 5 September 20264 min read

01Scope

This Bot Policy applies to anyone who adds JSD to a Discord server, configures /setup, or grants jail-moderator permissions. End-user expectations (for jailed members) are in the User Policy.

02Invite and permissions

Only invite JSD to servers you are authorized to administer. Grant only the permissions required for detention (roles, channels, messaging, and ban where used). Place the bot's role above the jail role and any roles it must manage.

Do not request or store the bot token, and do not run unofficial builds claiming to be JSD.

03Intended use

JSD is designed for temporary, auditable detention as a moderation tool:

  • Time-bounded (or explicitly indefinite) jails with logged reasons and categories
  • Appeals channels for fair review by staff
  • Automatic release when timers expire
  • Clear channel structure so jailed members know where they can speak

Configure public info channels and server rules so members understand how detention works in your community.

04Prohibited bot use

Operators must not use JSD to:

  • Violate Discord Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, or local law
  • Run scams, phishing, malware distribution, or illegal marketplaces
  • Target people for protected characteristics or engage in coordinated harassment
  • Jail users solely to silence lawful whistleblowing or safety reports to Discord
  • Spam commands, automate abuse, or overload Discord or JSD infrastructure
  • Resell access to the official JSD instance without authorization

05Fair moderation

Jail decisions are yours, but we expect good-faith use: document reasons, prefer proportionate durations, and honor the appeal path you enable. Indefinite ("Forever") jails should be exceptional and reviewable by your staff.

Do not use JSD as a substitute for Discord's Trust and Safety when content requires platform reporting.

06Data stewardship

Case records and guild configuration are stored to operate the bot (see the Privacy Policy). As an operator you should:

  • Limit jail-mod roles to trusted staff
  • Avoid putting unnecessary personal data in jail reasons or notes
  • Use /rework-jsd carefully. It clears structure and config but keeps case history.

07Availability and blacklist

We may refuse service to servers that abuse JSD, harm the network, or create legal risk. Operator blacklists (including via JSD Control) may cause the bot to leave or ignore a guild.

Planned downtime or incidents may be reflected on the Status page when available.

08Pro features

Once JSD Pro launches, it will be licensed per Discord server. Circumventing plan checks, sharing a single Pro seat across unrelated guilds in bad faith, or exploiting billing bugs is prohibited and may result in suspension.

09Enforcement

Violations may result in warnings, feature limits, removal of the bot from a server, account suspension on jsd.vexoris.dev, or a permanent blacklist. Serious illegal activity may be reported to Discord or authorities.

10Contact

Operator questions or appeals of enforcement: contact Vexoris via jsd.vexoris.dev. Also see the Terms of Service.