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+# Code of Conduct
+
+## Our Pledge
+
+We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and harassment-free experience
+for everyone who participates in the SecretScout community.
+
+This project is focused on **defensive security**, education, and prevention-first tooling.
+All interactions should reflect professionalism, respect, and good faith collaboration.
+
+---
+
+## Our Standards
+
+Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment include:
+
+- Being respectful and considerate in discussions
+- Providing constructive feedback
+- Focusing on what is best for the community and users
+- Using welcoming and inclusive language
+- Respecting differing viewpoints and experiences
+
+Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
+
+- Harassment, discrimination, or personal attacks
+- Trolling, insulting, or inflammatory comments
+- Publishing private information without consent
+- Sharing real secrets, credentials, or sensitive data
+- Encouraging offensive or malicious use of security tools
+
+---
+
+## Security-Specific Expectations
+
+Because SecretScout is a **defensive security tool**:
+
+- ❌ Do NOT share real API keys, tokens, passwords, or private keys
+- ❌ Do NOT request or promote offensive usage
+- ✅ Use **dummy values only** in issues, tests, and documentation
+- ✅ Follow responsible disclosure practices
+
+---
+
+## Enforcement Responsibilities
+
+Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying standards of acceptable behavior
+and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any behavior
+they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.
+
+---
+
+## Enforcement
+
+Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in:
+
+- A warning
+- Temporary or permanent ban from the project
+- Removal of content or contributions
+
+Decisions will be made at the maintainers’ discretion, with the goal of maintaining
+a healthy and productive community.
+
+---
+
+## Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies to all project spaces, including:
+
+- GitHub issues and pull requests
+- Discussions and comments
+- Any other community interaction related to SecretScout
+
+---
+
+## Reporting
+
+If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior, please report it privately
+to the project maintainers via GitHub.
+
+All reports will be reviewed and investigated promptly and confidentially.
+
+---
+
+## Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the
+[Contributor Covenant](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/), version 2.1.