Effective date: 2026-06-03 | Version: 1.0
Applies to: StakExpress Discord server and all community spaces operated by StakExpress
1. Who These Guidelines Apply To
These Community Guidelines (“Guidelines”) apply to every member of the StakExpress Discord server and any other community space we operate, including comment sections, social media communities, and future forum spaces. By joining or participating in any StakExpress community, you agree to these Guidelines in full.
If you do not agree, please leave the community. Continued participation constitutes acceptance.
2. The Short Version
Be respectful. Discuss football, betting analysis, and data. Do not harass, spam, or post prohibited content. Follow moderator instructions without argument. Violating these Guidelines leads to warnings, mutes, kicks, or permanent bans.
3. Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to participate in any StakExpress community space. Betting-related discussion is the core topic of this community.
If we have reason to believe you are under 18, your account will be removed immediately and without appeal.
4. Acceptable Conduct
We want StakExpress communities to be useful, honest, and constructive. The following conduct is welcome:
- Discussing EPL matches, tactics, and performance data
- Sharing betting analysis, line movements, and odds observations
- Asking questions about picks, the Hype Index, or referee data published on stakexpress.com
- Debating strategies respectfully, including disagreeing with StakExpress analysis
- Sharing publicly available data sources relevant to EPL or World Cup betting
- Helping other members understand betting concepts such as CLV, Kelly criterion, and expected value
5. Prohibited Content and Behaviour
5.1 Harassment and Abuse
- Targeting, threatening, or intimidating any member
- Sending unwanted direct messages after being told to stop
- Doxxing — sharing or soliciting personal information about any person without their explicit consent
- Sustained hostile behaviour toward any individual, whether in public channels or DMs
5.2 Discrimination
- Content that is racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise discriminatory based on any protected characteristic
- Slurs of any kind, regardless of claimed intent
5.3 Misinformation and Manipulation
- Posting fabricated odds, picks, or results as if genuine
- Deliberately spreading false information about sportsbooks, regulated services, or other members
- Coordinating to artificially inflate or suppress discussion of any pick or market
5.4 Illegal Content
- Sharing, soliciting, or linking to illegal content of any kind
- Promoting unlicensed gambling operators, black-market sportsbooks, or piracy services
- Discussing or facilitating match-fixing, insider trading, or any illegal betting activity
5.5 Spam and Self-Promotion
- Posting affiliate links, referral codes, or promotional material without explicit moderator approval
- Unsolicited DMs promoting any service to members
- Repetitive posting, flooding channels, or copy-pasting the same message across multiple channels
- Advertising competing services, tipster services, or paid betting communities
5.6 Irresponsible Gambling Content
- Encouraging members to “chase losses” or increase stakes beyond their means
- Presenting any pick or analysis as a guaranteed winner or risk-free profit
- Dismissing or mocking members who express concern about their gambling habits
- Pressuring members to bet on any selection
5.7 Platform Rules
- Content that violates Discord’s Terms of Service or Community Guidelines
- NSFW content of any kind in any channel
6. Betting Content Rules
StakExpress is an analysis platform, not a licensed gambling operator. All picks and analysis published here are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Within community spaces:
- Never present any selection as a “guaranteed winner,” “sure thing,” or equivalent
- Always use language like “analysis suggests,” “data indicates,” or “our read is”
- Never pressure another member to bet any amount on any selection
- Include “18+ | GambleAware” when sharing specific betting recommendations
- If a member mentions problem gambling, direct them to GambleAware or their local support service — do not mock or dismiss them
7. Channel Rules
| Channel | Purpose |
|---|---|
| #announcements | Staff only — picks, Hype Index reports, site updates |
| #picks | Discussing published StakExpress picks only |
| #referee-alerts | Referee assignment discussion |
| #hype-index | Weekly Hype Index reports and discussion |
| #general | General EPL and football conversation |
| #rules | Read-only — these guidelines |
8. Moderation Actions
Moderators have full discretion to apply any of the following actions based on the severity and context of a violation. Moderation is not a debate.
| Action | When Applied |
|---|---|
| Warning | First minor infraction; message may be deleted |
| Timeout (mute) | Repeated minor infractions or a single moderate infraction; duration 1h–7d |
| Kick | Serious single infraction or pattern of behaviour; member may rejoin but ban may follow |
| Temporary Ban | Serious violations or repeated post-kick behaviour; duration 7–30 days |
| Permanent Ban | Severe violations (harassment, illegal content, doxxing, under-18 confirmed) or repeated offending |
9. Appeals
If you believe a moderation action was applied in error, email [email protected] with subject line “Discord Appeal — [your Discord username]”.
Include: your Discord username and the date of the action, a brief explanation of why you believe the action was incorrect, and any relevant screenshots or context.
Appeals are reviewed within 7 days. We will not respond to appeals sent via DM, public channels, or any other method.
What will not be overturned: Permanent bans for doxxing, confirmed under-18 accounts, illegal content, and match-fixing discussion are not subject to appeal.
10. User-Generated Content
By posting in any StakExpress community space, you grant StakExpress a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to reproduce, quote, or reference your publicly posted content in StakExpress editorial content, social media, or marketing, with or without attribution.
You retain ownership of your content. You are solely responsible for anything you post. StakExpress is not liable for member-generated content. Do not post content you do not have the right to share.
11. Privacy in Community Spaces
- Do not share another person’s personal information without their explicit consent
- Do not screenshot and share private or direct messages from members without consent
- StakExpress moderators may retain message logs for moderation purposes
For full details see our Privacy Policy.
12. Responsible Gambling
Betting carries financial risk. StakExpress analysis is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it is not financial advice and we do not guarantee any outcome.
If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, free confidential support is available:
- UK: GambleAware — 0808 8020 133
- US: National Problem Gambling Helpline — 1-800-522-4700
- Worldwide: GamblingTherapy.org
13. Changes to These Guidelines
We may update these Guidelines at any time. Material changes will be announced in #announcements. Continued participation after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Guidelines.
14. Contact
Questions about these Guidelines: [email protected]
StakExpress · stakexpress.com · Last updated 2026-06-03