A court for creators: written rules, anonymous case files, real appeals and no mob justice. The Guild Court carries out the Tribunal of Astraea (Article III of the Guild Constitution). It borrows what worked from Team DotA Allstars’ written banlists, the League of Legends Tribunal and Dota 2 Overwatch, and from US federal courts, and refuses what didn’t.
Three tiers
- Panels of Arbiters hear cases first, with seven volunteer Jurors drawn at random from the Juror Pool.
- The Bench of Appeal: three Arbiters who did not sit on the case below. Appeals within 14 days, decided on the record within 14 days.
- Founder’s Final Review: the Founder may affirm, lessen or grant clemency, never increase a remedy, and steps aside in any case he’s part of.
Jury duty
- Members in good standing for 90 days, aged 21+, after a one-hour orientation and a confidentiality pledge.
- Case files are anonymized: “Member A” and “Member B”. Jurors vote alone first, then deliberate up to one hour, then vote again.
- Three verdicts: Responsible (needs 5 of 7), Not Responsible, Insufficient Evidence (no mark on the record).
- Jurors are never scored by agreeing with the majority, and their identities stay private.
If you’re banned: appeals
A suspension or removal must come with a Reform Card: the exact rule, the conduct, the evidence and the appeal link. File an “Appeal of Ban” within 60 days. A ban issued without a Reform Card is void on request. The Tribune of Members can pause any suspension until a hearing is held.
How to present a case
- Say what you ask for in one sentence.
- Name the rule.
- Tell the timeline in short, dated points.
- Show the proof, labeled E-1, E-2 and so on.
- Bring witnesses, if any.
- Answer the other side.
- Close with the outcome you want.
Remedies and protections
Remedies are limited to dismissal, a warning, a corrective step, a suspension of up to one Year, or removal. No fines, no public shaming, and no contact with anyone’s employer or family. The Court never replaces the police or a real court. No claim of harassment or assault is heard here unless the person bringing it chooses that. In an emergency, call 911. For crisis support, call or text 988.
To file, email editor@nightlifereport.app with the subject “Guild Court submission”. The Clerk acknowledges within 2 business days. Draft statute; not legal advice.