2 files changed, 12 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/bot/exts/moderation/infraction/infractions.py b/bot/exts/moderation/infraction/infractions.py
index eaba97703..4afa66460 100644
--- a/bot/exts/moderation/infraction/infractions.py
+++ b/bot/exts/moderation/infraction/infractions.py
@@ -314,6 +314,10 @@ class Infractions(InfractionScheduler, commands.Cog):
     @respect_role_hierarchy(member_arg=2)
     async def apply_kick(self, ctx: Context, user: Member, reason: t.Optional[str], **kwargs) -> None:
         """Apply a kick infraction with kwargs passed to `post_infraction`."""
+        if user.top_role > ctx.me.top_role:
+            await ctx.send(":x: I can't kick users above me in the role hierarchy.")
+            return
+
         infraction = await _utils.post_infraction(ctx, user, "kick", reason, active=False, **kwargs)
         if infraction is None:
             return
@@ -340,6 +344,10 @@ class Infractions(InfractionScheduler, commands.Cog):
 
         Will also remove the banned user from the Big Brother watch list if applicable.
         """
+        if hasattr(user, 'top_role') and user.top_role > ctx.me.top_role:
+            await ctx.send(":x: I can't ban users above me in the role hierarchy.")
+            return
+
         # In the case of a permanent ban, we don't need get_active_infractions to tell us if one is active
         is_temporary = kwargs.get("expires_at") is not None
         active_infraction = await _utils.get_active_infraction(ctx, user, "ban", is_temporary)
diff --git a/bot/exts/moderation/infraction/superstarify.py b/bot/exts/moderation/infraction/superstarify.py
index 05a2bbe10..2b111fed7 100644
--- a/bot/exts/moderation/infraction/superstarify.py
+++ b/bot/exts/moderation/infraction/superstarify.py
@@ -132,6 +132,10 @@ class Superstarify(InfractionScheduler, Cog):
         An optional reason can be provided, which would be added to a message stating their old nickname
         and linking to the nickname policy.
         """
+        if member.top_role > ctx.me.top_role:
+            await ctx.send(":x: I can't starify users above me in the role hierarchy.")
+            return
+
         if await _utils.get_active_infraction(ctx, member, "superstar"):
             return