We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our REChain DAO community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, caste, color, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and healthy community that embodies the decentralized and collaborative spirit of blockchain technology.
Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our community include:
- Using welcoming and inclusive language
- Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
- Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
- Focusing on what is best for the community and the project
- Showing empathy towards other community members
- Helping others learn and grow in their understanding of blockchain and DAO concepts
- Sharing knowledge and resources freely
- Respecting diverse perspectives on governance and decentralization
- Collaborating on solutions that benefit the entire ecosystem
- Maintaining transparency in decision-making processes
Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
- The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances of any kind
- Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
- Public or private harassment
- Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email address, without their explicit permission
- Deliberate misinformation or spreading FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt)
- Exploiting vulnerabilities without responsible disclosure
- Manipulating governance processes for personal gain
- Discriminatory behavior or hate speech
- Doxxing or threatening community members
- Spamming or self-promotion without community value
- Violating intellectual property rights
- Maintain factual accuracy when discussing blockchain technology
- Clearly distinguish between facts, opinions, and speculation
- Provide sources for technical claims when possible
- Be open to learning from others with different expertise levels
- Respect democratic processes and community decisions
- Avoid coercion or manipulation in voting
- Participate constructively in governance discussions
- Consider the long-term impact of proposals on the entire ecosystem
- Report security vulnerabilities through proper channels (security@rechain-dao.com)
- Do not publicly disclose security issues without responsible disclosure
- Follow ethical guidelines when testing or auditing smart contracts
- Respect the privacy and security of other community members
Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.
Community leaders have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation decisions when appropriate.
This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, including but not limited to:
- GitHub repositories and issues
- Discord servers and other chat platforms
- Social media channels
- Community meetings and events
- Online and offline conferences
- Any other space where community members interact
This also applies when an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces. Examples of representing our community include using an official project e-mail address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed representative at an online or offline event.
Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement at conduct@rechain-dao.com. All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
All community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the reporter of any incident.
- Immediate Response: We acknowledge receipt within 24 hours
- Investigation: We review the report thoroughly and fairly
- Action: We take appropriate action based on the severity
- Follow-up: We ensure the issue is resolved and prevent recurrence
All reports will be handled with strict confidentiality. The identity of reporters will be protected unless they explicitly consent to disclosure.
Community leaders will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:
Community Impact: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed unprofessional or unwelcome in the community.
Consequence: A private, written warning from community leaders, providing clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.
Community Impact: A violation through a single incident or series of actions.
Consequence: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This includes avoiding interactions in community spaces as well as external channels like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or permanent ban.
Community Impact: A serious violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment of an individual, or attempts to manipulate community governance.
Consequence: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public communication with the community for a specified period of time. No public or private interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, is allowed during this period. Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.
Community Impact: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment of an individual, aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals, or attempts to harm the project or community.
Consequence: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within the community, including removal from governance participation and revocation of any community privileges.
Anyone who feels they have been unfairly sanctioned may appeal the decision by emailing appeals@rechain-dao.com. The appeal will be reviewed by different community leaders who were not involved in the original decision.
We believe in the power of decentralized governance and work to create systems that distribute power and decision-making.
We strive for transparency in our processes, decisions, and communications while respecting privacy and security concerns.
We welcome contributors from all backgrounds and experience levels, and work to create an environment where everyone can participate meaningfully.
We encourage creative thinking and innovative approaches to solving problems in the blockchain and DAO space.
We prioritize the security of our community and systems, and encourage responsible security practices.
We believe that the best solutions come from collaborative effort and diverse perspectives.
- Code of Conduct Issues: conduct@rechain-dao.com
- Security Issues: security@rechain-dao.com
- General Inquiries: info@rechain-dao.com
This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 2.1, available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html.
Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by Mozilla's code of conduct enforcement ladder.
This version has been modified to include blockchain-specific guidelines and community values relevant to REChain DAO.
For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see the FAQ at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq. Translations are available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations.
Remember: We're all working together to build a better decentralized future. Let's treat each other with respect and collaborate constructively.