diff --git a/src/utils/ensureGuildExists.ts b/src/utils/ensureGuildExists.ts
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index 276b03c..0000000
--- a/src/utils/ensureGuildExists.ts
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@@ -1,10 +0,0 @@
-import { Guild, Interaction } from "discord.js";
-
-export default function ensureGuildExists(interaction: Interaction): Guild {
-  if (!interaction.guild) {
-    throw new Error(
-      "Oops! It looks like you're not part of a guild. Join a guild to embark on this adventure!"
-    );
-  }
-  return interaction.guild;
-}
diff --git a/src/utils/ensureUserExists.ts b/src/utils/ensureUserExists.ts
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index 54bac32..0000000
--- a/src/utils/ensureUserExists.ts
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-import { Interaction, User } from "discord.js";
-
-export default function ensureUserExists(interaction: Interaction): User {
-  if (!interaction.user) {
-    throw new Error(
-      "Oops! We couldn't find your user information. Please try again or contact support for assistance."
-    );
-  }
-  return interaction.user;
-}