Estate Covenant

Our Promises #

The Community #

We will provide a role-playing community that aims to be comfortable, transparent and respectful to you (the Participant or Participants).

Services #

We will provide the community in compliance with the Linden Lab Terms of Service and the Community Standards.

Amendments #

We reserve the right to amend this Covenant. We will provide notice to Participants of any amendments to the Covenant through Discord. We will update the Covenant with additional provisions as becomes necessary.

Violations #

We will investigate and dispose of any violations of these rules by warning, ejection, temporary ban or permanent ban as necessary. Moderators and Administrators will always communicate in an official capacity by text.

Availability #

We will always be accessible through the ticketing system on Discord and will strive to answer your inquiries promptly.

General #

Respect #

Treat all Participants with respect, kindness and courtesy. Harassment, discrimination, bullying or any form of disrespectful behavior is not tolerated.

Moderate Content #

Our community is designed in conformance with Second Life’s Moderate maturity rating. All interactions, language and content within the public areas of the community must maintain this designation.

General Content #

Participants that identify as or appear to be under 18 are expected to remain only in areas and scenes that comply with the General maturity rating.

Inclusivity #

Embrace diversity and inclusivity. Discrimination or intolerance based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other characteristic will not be tolerated.

Respect Boundaries #

Respect the role play boundaries and preferences of all Participants. Always obtain consent before engaging in role play scenarios that may involve sensitive or mature themes. Our Role Play Covenant below is made a part of this Covenant.

Conflict Resolution #

Address conflicts and disagreements in a calm, respectful and constructive manner. If you encounter any issues with other Participants attempt to resolve them privately and peacefully. Seek assistance from a Moderator or Administrator if you are unable to resolve the issue. Parties in dispute will need to provide all evidence regarding the claim to the staff member, including chat logs, screenshots and other evidence in order to facilitate the investigation. Any parties that involve staff to resolve conflict consent to the sharing of their conversations relevant to that conflict.

Accountability #

Take responsibility for your actions and their impact on the community. Acknowledge mistakes, learn from them, and strive to contribute positively to the community.

Recruitment and Advertising #

Recruiting Participants and advertising for businesses not located in Magnolia City is prohibited. Group communication should be relevant to the group’s purpose, which will be clearly stated in its description. On Discord, communication should be relevant to the channel’s purpose, which will be stated in the channel’s description.

Gestures #

Participants are expected to exercise discretion and control over use of gestures, emotes and sounds.

Furries and Animals #

To preserve the theme of our role play community we do not allow furries. Animals that are not anthromorphic are permitted, whether wild, stray or tame.

Fantasy Features #

Features such as unrealistic eye colors, unnatural ear shapes, fangs and similar appearance enhancements are permitted in an out-of-character context unless all Participants in a scene agree to their use in-character.

Flying #

Use of Second Life’s flying functionality is not permitted.

Combat #

Use of combat HUDs and meters is permitted if all Participants agree to their use. Linden Lab’s Combat System is not available for use.

Voice #

We allow use of voice on private parcels in Magnolia City.

Terms of Service and Community Guidelines #

Participants will remain compliant with the Linden Lab Terms of Service and the Community Standards.

No Minors #

Minors are not eligible to participate in Magnolia City. Participants that are 18 years of age or older that are role playing as minors are required to abide by the rules in the Minor section of the Role Play Covenant.

Adult Activity #

Private Adult Activity #

We recognize that adults may wish to engage in private activities that are not suitable for younger audiences. Participants are permitted to engage in private adult activity within clearly designated adult-only areas or in their homes. These activities must comply with Second Life’s Terms of Service and Community Standards regarding adult content and must not be visible or accessible to individuals who have not explicitly consented to participate.

Discretion and Responsibility #

Participants engaging in private adult activities are expected to exercise discretion and responsibility. This includes ensuring that all involved parties are consenting adults and respecting the boundaries and preferences of others.

Advertisement of Adult Activities #

Private adult activity may not be advertised using any of the Magnolia City groups.

Rentals #

No Refunds #

We do not offer refunds except if your rented land is redeveloped for another purpose or your region is permanently taken offline.

Tier Transfers #

We will transfer any remaining tier to another rental of your choice provided you are the main or subtenant on that rental.

Landscaping Restrictions #

To maintain the design of the city, residents should avoid placing landscaping that does not fit with the theme. Outdoor items should be of decent quality with optional scripts removed.

Added Prims #

We might be able to provide you more prims for your rentals. Please contact Real Estate through a ticket on Discord to find out.

House Modifications #

We are happy to paint the walls and make minor modifications to houses. We might not approve all exterior requests to preserve our city’s design.

No Skyboxes #

Skyboxes and platforms are not permitted on residential rentals. Businesses may open an Administration ticket for permission to put a skybox above their business. These requests must contain the purpose of the skybox. If we approve your request, objects may not be placed beyond the limits of the platform we create.

House Changes #

If you like a lot but not the house the property might be eligible for a different house. Make a ticket on Discord to discuss your options.

Security Orbs #

Security orbs are not permitted. Each residential rental has a CasperSafe security orb which the tenant and subtenants may use.

Rental Reclamation #

If a rental (i) only has two or less days remaining, (ii) is substantially empty, (iii) attempts to contact the renter go unanswered or (iv) the rental is marked as “won’t renew,” we will reclaim your rental and provide a credit toward a future rental.

Commercial Rental Limitation #

Participants may rent one commercial location. Participants may rent two or more commercial locations with approval from the Department of Real Estate.

Objects #

Adult Furniture #

Adult-rated furniture may only be used in residences and in areas clearly designated as adult-only.

Unattended Objects #

Unattended objects left outside of a Participant’s residence or business are subject to return without notice.

Excessive Scripts #

Objects with excessive scripts that negatively impact region performance are subject to return.

Wait List #

Availability #

If a property is occupied and you wish to be put on the wait list for it we are happy to do so, just open a support ticket on Discord.

Claim Period #

If the property becomes available you will have twenty-four hours to claim it after notified of its availability. During this period, you will be contacted at least once but generally twice or more.

Claim Procedure #

You can either claim it, give it to the next person, or be removed from the wait list. If you have the opportunity to claim it twice and decide not to you will be removed from the wait list.

Staff #

Participants who are hired by the city as an employee agree to the following terms and conditions:

No Employment Relationship #

The term “employee” used throughout the City of Magnolia’s websites and services is solely for role playing purposes and does not imply or establish any actual employment relationship between Participants and Virtual Magnolia LLC. Any references to “employment,” “employer,” or “employee” are strictly for the purpose of simulating workplace scenarios and do not reflect real-world employment status.

Confidentiality #

All information accessed through the internal website is confidential and proprietary property. You agree not to disclose, share or distribute any information obtained through the platform to any third-party.

Authorized Use #

You agree to use the information accessed through the platform solely for the purposes necessary to the performance of your duties.

Compliance #

You agree to comply with all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines regarding the use and handling of information accessed through this platform.

Responsibility #

You acknowledge that you are solely responsible for any actions taken using the information obtained through the platform.