Online Communities

Legal guidance for issues that arise in online forums, social networks, and other digital communities, including user conduct rules, moderation and platform liability, harassment and defamation, intellectual property and content ownership, and privacy and data protection. Covers drafting and enforcing community guidelines and terms of service, handling takedowns and disputes, and managing compliance for community operators and members.

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The Discord Moderator Who Got Personally Liable — The Case Changing Server Rules

May 2, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A Discord moderator can be held personally liable if they materially contribute to illegal conduct or knowingly enable harmful activity. Courts increasingly examine what moderators knew, what actions they took, and how server rules were enforced. This article explains the case driving the shift and the practical rule changes communities should adopt. When a Discord […]