From ec4d45023fc5daff81e7af32094d215f1a125aa3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: mkrause612 Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:59:58 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Reorg: Move server deletion policy to docs/planning/ --- docs/server-deletion-policy.md | 98 ---------------------------------- 1 file changed, 98 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 docs/server-deletion-policy.md diff --git a/docs/server-deletion-policy.md b/docs/server-deletion-policy.md deleted file mode 100644 index be6cc30..0000000 --- a/docs/server-deletion-policy.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,98 +0,0 @@ -# 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** 🔥❄️