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We’re building TopMCServer around a simple idea: rankings should reflect real quality, not just who can farm votes. That’s why we’ve introduced TrueRank and trust signals like P2W verification. What’s live now: • TrueRank — our primary ranking system that blends multiple signals (not just votes) to better reflect server quality. • P2W Status Badges — servers show one of: – Verified Non-P2W – Verified P2W – Unverified • Server pages with votes, reviews, vouches, and uptime/stats visibility • Admin tools are functional and being actively polished What we’re improving next: • TrueRank clarity — clearer labels + hover/tooltips so users instantly understand what the score represents • Verification experience — clearer expectations and outcomes for status changes • Discovery upgrades — better browsing/filtering so players find what they want faster • Trust signals & anti-abuse — continued work to reduce manipulation and reward authentic community activity • UI polish — cleaner layout and consistency across pages Guiding principles • Transparency over mystery • Quality over raw volume • Trust is earned Thanks for being early with us — feedback is shaping what we build next.

The TMS forums are officially active, and we’ll be using them going forward for important updates, transparency posts, and structured community feedback. Here’s what you’ll see: Announcements for major platform news Product Updates for new features and improvements Changelog for fixes and smaller updates Maintenance & Incidents for downtime and incident notes Trust & Safety for policy/process updates Roadmap for what we’re building next Posts in these sections will be automatically syndicated to our Discord and social channels, so you won’t miss anything — but the forums will be the canonical source (searchable, organized, and permanent). Thanks for being here early.

We’ve been pushing a big core upgrade to the server list + server pages, and it’s now in a much better place. ⭐ TrueRank is now the primary rankingInstead of “who has the most votes” being the whole story, TrueRank is now our default way to rank servers on the site. TrueRank is a 0–100 score that’s weighted using: 🤝 Discord Server Vouches ⭐ Reviews (rating + count) ⏱️ Uptime (from our metrics sampling) 🗳️ Votes ✅ A small bonus for Verified NON-P2W This means servers that are actually active + trusted will rise, even if they aren’t vote-botted into orbit. ✅ Verified P2W Status is liveServers can now show one of these statuses on listings: ✅ NON-P2W (Verified) ⚠️ P2W (Verified) ❓ UNVERIFIED (not reviewed yet) Important: UNVERIFIED ≠ P2W — it just means we haven’t checked it yet. 📱 Browse page improvementsWe rebuilt the browse cards so: TrueRank is much more visible Mobile layout is cleaner Tooltips/explanations are being added so it’s not “mystery numbers” What’s nextNext focus is TR1 completion + clarity + trust systems: TrueRank explanation everywhere (hover/tap tooltips + a “how it’s calculated” page) Server View page polish: show TrueRank + P2W status clearly on the server profile Admin tools cleanup: easier toggles for Verified NON-P2W / Verified P2W / Unverified + better owner display Trust & Safety workflow: process + logging for how verification decisions are made If you spot layout bugs (especially on mobile) or you’ve got opinions on the TrueRank weighting, drop feedback in the right channel — we’re iterating fast.

Minecraft monetization varies. Some servers sell cosmetics; others sell power. At TMS, our goal isn’t to judge, but to label servers accurately so players can make informed choices. 1. Our Definition of Pay-to-Win (P2W)P2W means spending real money gives a meaningful gameplay advantage over non-paying players. If paying raises your win chance or skips the grind in a way free players cannot reasonably match, it is P2W. This includes: Combat Power: Damage, health, gear, or utility. Progression Speed: XP boosts, skill boosts, or loot multipliers. Economy: Money multipliers, exclusive income, or market access. Territory: Stronger claims or raiding advantages. Gated Content: Paid-only items, bosses, or areas. 2. The Safe Zone (Non-P2W)These items generally do not trigger a P2W tag: Cosmetics: Particles, pets, chat colors, and skins. Convenience: Queue priority or Discord roles. Visual Crates: Rewards are strictly cosmetic with no gameplay impact. 3. Common P2W OffendersThese features typically result in a P2W or P2W Elements tag: Loot Crates: If they drop gear, money, spawners, or functional items. Boosters: XP, mcMMO, or currency multipliers. Power Commands: /fly in survival, /god, /feed, or /heal (especially in PvP). Economy Advantages: Better shop prices, sell wands, or lower taxes. 4. The "Reasonable Parity" RuleFor grey areas, we use a simple test: If yes, it may qualify as Non-P2W. If paying skips the server’s core progression loop, it remains P2W. TMS Listing TagsNon-P2W (Verified): No paid advantages. Cosmetics/support only. P2W: Paid advantages clearly affect outcomes. Unverified: Not yet reviewed or insufficient information. Enforcement & ReviewsWe treat this as an audit based on evidence, not rumors. We review store pages, perk lists, and in-game mechanics. The 30/60/90 Day Review Cycle To ensure tags remain accurate as servers evolve: 30-Day Check: For newly verified servers to confirm no immediate changes. 60-Day Check: Triggered by risk signals (store revamps, resets, or spike in reports). 90-Day Check: Routine maintenance for all verified servers. Reporting & AppealsPlayers: Report incorrect tags with evidence (Store links, screenshots, or videos). Reports without proof cannot drive enforcement. Owners: You may request a re-review at any time, especially after removing P2W elements. Final Note: If your server is Non-P2W, we are happy to verify it—but the tag must remain consistent to hold value for the community.

🧾 SECTION 1: TERMS OF SERVICE (ToS)Your ToS is your legal fortress. It's what users agree to when they sign up, and it better be clear, enforceable, and not just something you stole from a 2012 Minecraft server. ✅ Scope of ServicesWhat to include: Description of what you offer (VPS, shared hosting, domains, email) Limitations (e.g., best-effort uptime, not responsible for external outages) Why it matters: This limits your liability when Karen's Etsy site crashes because her cat stepped on the power button. Clarity up front prevents support headaches and angry PayPal disputes. ✅ Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)What to include: Bans on spam, DDoS, phishing, malware, and illegal content Clear consequences for violating terms (warnings, suspension, termination) Why it matters: You’re legally responsible for what’s hosted on your hardware. A strong AUP protects your IP ranges, your upstream provider relationship, and keeps you off abuse blacklists. ✅ Billing & Refund PolicyWhat to include: Billing cycle, late fees, cancellation terms Clearly defined refund policies (full, partial, none) and eligibility Explain who handles payments (e.g., “via PayPal – we don’t store card data”) Why it matters: Your money flow depends on predictable billing. Without these details, disputes will eat your time, reputation, and profit. Ambiguous refund rules = automatic PayPal losses. ✅ Termination ClauseWhat to include: Under what conditions you can suspend or terminate service Whether content/data is deleted immediately or held for a period Grace period if they forgot to pay (highly recommended) Why it matters: Protects you if someone turns your server into a ransomware farm or just ghosts you on invoices. Also gives you a legal out when you need to drop someone without drama. ✅ ToS Changes ClauseWhat to include: Why it matters: Saying “we can change anything whenever we want” = legally worthless. Without notice, updated terms are unenforceable. Courts have yeeted entire ToSes for this. ALWAYS notify. ✅ Limitation of LiabilityWhat to include: “We are not liable for data loss, outages, or acts of God (like AWS melting down again)” “Max liability is limited to what you paid us in the last 30 days” Why it matters: Keeps you from being sued for someone else’s mistakes, or their unrealistic expectations (like 100% uptime on a $3.50 plan). ✅ Indemnification ClauseWhat to include: “If your use of our service causes us to get sued, fined, or investigated, you’re responsible for covering our losses” Why it matters: It’s your legal parachute. Without this, someone can run a scam site through you and YOU get left holding the legal bag. ✅ Governing Law and Dispute ResolutionWhat to include: The legal jurisdiction (e.g., California law applies) A clear process (e.g., try to resolve things by email first, then small claims court) Why it matters: If someone sues you from another state or country, this clause decides where and how the battle happens. Saves you from chasing them across the globe. 🔐 SECTION 2: PRIVACY POLICYThis is not optional. If you collect any personal data—including email, IP, or payment info—you’re bound by multiple laws, even if you’re a one-person hosting outfit. ✅ Who You AreWhat to include: Legal name, business name, address (or PO Box if you value your sanity), and contact email Why it matters: Transparency is required under GDPR and CCPA. Anonymous policies = noncompliance = fines. ✅ What You CollectWhat to include: Name, email, IPs, server logs, support messages, cookies, payment metadata Why it matters: People deserve to know what you’re collecting—and laws like GDPR say you must disclose it. Vague language like “we collect some info” is a fast track to penalties. ✅ Why You Collect ItWhat to include: “To provide our services,” “to process payments,” “for security and analytics” Why it matters: This ties to the legal basis of processing. If you can’t justify why you're storing something, you shouldn’t have it. End of story. ✅ Legal Basis (GDPR Article 6)What to include: List which of these apply: Consent: For newsletters or cookies Contract: Hosting services Legal Obligation: Tax records, fraud detection Legitimate Interests: Debugging, metrics Why it matters: If you don’t declare a legal basis, you can’t legally process the data. EU auditors won’t find this funny. ✅ User RightsWhat to include: How users can request access, edits, or deletion of their data How to file a complaint How to opt out of marketing Why it matters: Both GDPR and CCPA require this. If you ignore a deletion request, congrats—you’re now noncompliant and potentially open to lawsuits or audits. ✅ Data Retention PolicyWhat to include: “Logs are kept for X days,” “account info is deleted 30 days after cancellation” Why it matters: Helps you manage risk, comply with data minimization laws, and gives customers peace of mind. Holding data “forever” is not legally okay. ✅ Cookie DisclosureWhat to include: What cookies are used (session, auth, analytics) Whether they’re essential or optional Link to opt-out or control panel Why it matters: You need a cookie banner (especially in the EU). Ignoring this is one of the most common GDPR fines, and cookie compliance tools are now expected. ✅ CCPA-Specific StuffWhat to include: “We do not sell your data” (unless you do, in which case… don’t) “Do Not Sell My Info” link Access and deletion instructions Why it matters: The CCPA is like GDPR-lite but still very real. Even if you're not based in California, if you serve Californians, you’re expected to comply. 🔁 SECTION 3: Updating Policies✅ ToS UpdatesAlways show the effective date Send notifications via email, dashboard, or both Give at least 14 days' notice for any material changes Why it matters: Not notifying users makes your changes unenforceable. They could literally sue you under the old terms. ✅ Privacy Policy UpdatesKeep a “last updated” timestamp Notify users if the way you collect or process data changes Optional: changelog for transparency Why it matters: Transparency is legally required. You can’t suddenly decide to use all your logs for ad targeting and hope no one notices. 🧰 SECTION 4: Free Tools & Legal HelpersUse these tools to help you build or audit your documents: 🧾 https://termly.io/ 🧾 https://www.iubenda.com/ 🧾 https://www.privacypolicies.com/ 📚 https://gdpr.eu/ 📚 https://cppa.ca.gov/ 🧠 Final Tips (a.k.a. Don’t Be That Guy)Don’t use ChatGPT or Notepad for your only copy. Version and archive it. Link your ToS and Privacy Policy from every sign-up or payment screen. Don’t screw around with legal language unless you understand it. What sounds “powerful” might be legally useless (or even illegal). Never say “we own your content” unless you’re trying to get flamed in the reviews section of LowEndTalk.