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+# Server Deletion & World Backup Policy
+
+**Created:** February 10, 2026  
+**Effective:** Immediately  
+**Applies To:** All game servers on Firefrost Gaming network
+
+---
+
+## Policy Overview
+
+When a game server is scheduled for deletion or sunset, Firefrost Gaming will provide subscribers with access to their world data for a limited time period.
+
+---
+
+## Procedure
+
+### 1. Pre-Deletion Backup (48-72 hours before deletion)
+- Complete world backup created
+- Backup compressed (.zip or .tar.gz)
+- Upload to temporary storage (S3, Backblaze B2, or similar)
+- Generate public download link (time-limited)
+
+### 2. Subscriber Notification
+- Discord announcement in #announcements and relevant server channel
+- Email notification to active subscribers (if applicable)
+- Minimum 48 hours notice before server deletion
+- Include download link and expiration date
+
+### 3. Download Availability
+- **Duration:** 30 days from deletion date
+- **Access:** Public link (no authentication required)
+- **Format:** Standard world folder structure (can import to local server)
+
+### 4. Post-Expiration
+- After 30 days, backup is permanently deleted
+- Storage space reclaimed
+- No exceptions or extensions (30 days is final)
+
+---
+
+## Subscriber Communication Template
+
+**Discord Announcement:**
+```
+📢 SERVER SUNSET NOTICE 📢
+
+The [Server Name] server will be shutting down on [Date].
+
+🎁 DOWNLOAD YOUR WORLD:
+We've created a complete backup of the world for you to download and use locally or on your own server.
+
+📦 Download Link: [URL]
+⏰ Available until: [Date + 30 days]
+📏 File size: [Size]
+
+Thank you for playing on [Server Name]! We hope you enjoyed your time here.
+
+Questions? Ask in #support
+```
+
+**Email Template (if applicable):**
+Subject: [Server Name] - Download Your World Before [Date]
+
+---
+
+## Storage Requirements
+
+**Estimated backup sizes:**
+- Vanilla/light modpack: 100-500 MB
+- Medium modpack: 500 MB - 2 GB
+- Heavy modpack (ATM10, etc.): 2-10 GB
+
+**Storage solution:** Backblaze B2 or similar (pay per GB)  
+**Estimated cost:** $0.005/GB/month (~$0.05-0.50 per backup for 30 days)
+
+---
+
+## Exceptions
+
+**This policy does NOT apply to:**
+- Test servers (never public)
+- Staff-only servers
+- Servers in maintenance/temporary offline
+- Servers with data corruption (backup not possible)
+
+**Emergency deletions:** If server must be deleted immediately (security issue, etc.), best-effort backup will be attempted but not guaranteed.
+
+---
+
+## Revision History
+
+| Version | Date | Author | Changes |
+|---------|------|--------|---------|
+| **1.0** | 2026-02-10 | Michael | Initial policy created. 30-day world backup availability for all deleted servers. |
+
+---
+
+**Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision** 🔥❄️