Code of Conduct

The HellDads community exists to bring together parenting Helldivers, like‑minded gamers, and supportive allies. Whether on Reddit, Discord, or in‑game, we follow a single Code of Conduct. Our moderators are committed to keeping HellDads a welcoming, family-friendly community for everyone. Whether you need assistance with a conflict, have concerns about behavior, or just need some guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out, your experience and comfort matter to us.

1. Uphold Good Parenthood Values

Keep things family‑friendly, constructive, and civil. We are a global community with members from different countries, cultures, and time zones, so be mindful and respectful of diverse perspectives and communication styles. No harassment, insults, racism, trolling, or inappropriate language.

2. Real Life Comes First

You should never feel guilty for prioritising your family or other things which require your immediate attention. Step away mid‑game, skip events, or go AFK when needed. Real life always comes first – no apologies required!

3. We're a Community, Not a Clan

We are not a competitive clan, and everybody – including non‑parents – are welcome. We’re a supportive space that makes it easier to dive with like‑minded people, share experiences, and enjoy the game together without pressure to meet activity quotas. Get some rest and enjoy a hot cup of Liber-Tea!

4. Protect Privacy – Especially Children’s

As Super Earth citizen, we lead by example. Do not post personal details, addresses, or any media of children without blurring their faces. Be mindful of protecting those who cannot protect themselves. Do not share personal information.

5. Respect Other Communities

We are a bit like Switzerland when it comes to other Helldivers communities and clans. As members of the Freedom Alliance, we follow their etiquette, do not bad‑mouth other groups, and stay out of drama. Many of our members participate in multiple groups, so consider HellDads a neutral, safe haven for all.

6. Use Discord to Find Dive Partners

Use our #looking‑for‑group channel to find a squad of up to four Helldivers, or join one of the many voice channels to meet and play with others.

Discord is supported cross-platform on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S:

• PC: You can simply install Discord on your PC or join via browser.
• PS5: https://www.playstation.com/../discord-voice-chat/
• Xbox: https://support.xbox.com/../using-discord-with-xbox

If you don’t use Discord, you can also post on Reddit to find dive partners, but keep in mind that Reddit is a public space, and your player name may end up being indexed by Google or other search engines. Discord is the recommended option, which also has a better audio quality than the in game voice communication.

7. Keep Content Relevant

Our community is about Helldivers and the life of gaming grown-ups. To keep things clear and welcoming, please follow these guidelines:

• Stay on topic: Posts and comments should relate to Helldivers or gaming as parents. Humour, parenting struggles, and mission stories are all welcome. Off-topic content may be removed.
• Avoid divisive real-world topics: Please do not post about politics, religion, sports, or other non-gaming subjects that risk creating conflict. Our focus is on Helldivers 2 and maintaining the immersion of a supportive, family-driven community as the Parental Corps of Super Earth.
• No spoilers: Posting upcoming content mined or extracted from the game is not permitted. Many members prefer to discover new content when it is officially released.
• Cross-posting and links: Sharing content or links to other servers is fine if it is relevant and adds value to the community.

8. No Self-Promotion or Recruitment

Members may share their own creations only if there is no profit intention and they actively participate in the community beyond growing their followers. Links, posts, or invitations with the purpose of recruiting members (such as other Discord servers, subreddits, or gaming groups) are not permitted without prior approval.

9. No Sales, Fundraising, Donations or Soliciting Money

Commercial promotions, affiliate links, sales of merchandise, fundraising, donations or begging for money are strictly prohibited. Any exceptions, including sales of branded items, require prior written approval from the moderators.

10. No Spam or Low-Effort Content

Posts designed for spam, karma farming, click-bait, rage-bait, or other low-effort engagement are not permitted. All contributions should add meaningful value to the community. AI-generated content, or content with AI-assisted elements, must be clearly marked as such. Low-effort AI content (AI slop) without artistic value creation, curation, or creative intent is not welcome.

11. No NSFW Content / Language

This is a family-friendly community. While you may use NSFW (Not Safe For Work) tags for posts with graphic gameplay or loud laughter moments, we do not allow pornography, profanity, nudity, slurs, or other disturbing material. This content will be removed at moderator discretion. This also applies for voice-channels, recordings and videos, keep it civil.

12. Give Credit Where It's Due & Avoid Copyright Violations

Always credit the original creator with a source link. Any content that violates international copyright laws will be deleted, this is especially important for videos containing music or other copyrighted material. Posts that steal and reupload content without permission of the copyright holder will be removed. No content theft, piracy, or unlicensed use of copyrighted material is tolerated and we have to enforce the Terms of Service of related services. Any violations must be reported.

13. Honor the AFK Mission Etiquette

During drop time, life calls! To keep our missions flowing, HellDads agree to:

• Drop mission-critical resources (like samples) before stepping away, ensuring the squad can proceed.
• Announce your AFK (Away from Keyboard or Controller) via in game chat or voice communication if possible.
• Allow a Kick if Needed if your squad needs to extract, can’t reinforce anymore because you’re the last survivor, or starts a new mission while you’re AFK, we agree to being kicked and rejoining later, so that the mission/operation can proceed.
• As host, change your matchmaking mode to friends or invite only, enabling easy rejoining for your squad, so that no strangers join the game in the meanwhile if someone drops. (PlayStation users usually disconnect after 10 min automatically due to inactivity!)
• Try to hide while being AFK being prone in bushes or other corners where it’s unlikely to be killed.
• Protect your AFK squad members especially when their motionless body is at risk, of course only if the situation allows it.
• Be mindful about your reinforcement budget, which is limited, try to wait for their return or if you have to reinforce, throw the beacon far away from the heat of the battle to increase their chance of survival.

14. Conflict Resolution and Mod Support

In the HellDads community, respect and support come first. We’re all balancing the challenges of gaming and family life, so if a disagreement arises, we encourage open and respectful conversation to clear things up directly whenever possible. Should a conflict remain unresolved, or if you feel uncomfortable addressing it, the moderators are here to help. Simply reach out to us through /modhelp on discord, and we’ll work with you to find a fair solution.

15. Becoming a Volunteer

Our HellDads contributors are all dedicated volunteers, managing their roles while balancing full-time jobs, family responsibilities, and the demands of daily life. We’re always grateful for any help from community members to keep HellDads the most family-friendly space for Helldivers. Whether you’re a Reddit whiz, a Discord pro, a content creator or simply have great ideas to share, your contribution is welcome!

If you’d like to apply for a voluntary role or contribute in any other way, please reach out via discord to our mods team (enter /modhelp in Discord). Every bit of support helps us build and maintain this community we’re all proud of, and we’d love to hear from you!

16. Scope of the Code of Conduct

These rules apply across all HellDads platforms, including Reddit, Discord, Voice Chats, YouTube, TikTok, In-Game and any other official channels. They also apply whenever members represent the HellDads community outside our platforms. By participating, you agree to uphold this Code of Conduct in all community-related spaces.

17. Report Suspicious Accounts or Cheating Behaviour

Report suspicious accounts, hacked users, cheaters, or spam bots to the moderators using the /modhelp command in Discord. Such users and their content will be removed to protect the community.

Strictly cosmetic modifications for Helldivers are not forbidden. Any non-cosmetic modifications intended to gain undemocratic advantages – also known as cheats – will result in a ban and be reported to Arrowhead.

18. Consequences

Abide by Reddit, Discord, and game Terms of Service at all times. Violations of these rules or the Code of Conduct may result in timeouts, bans, or reporting to platform administrators. Super Earth High Command will not tolerate behaviour that risks termination of our community or servers.

We are here to support each other in balancing gaming and family life. Ask questions, share experiences, and remember: when we drop, we drop hard.