Code of Conduct

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A Code of Conduct section is essential for setting expectations and ensuring respectful, productive interactions on your forum.

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Code of Conduct

1. Be Respectful

• Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Personal attacks, harassment, trolling, and inflammatory comments are not tolerated.
• Disagreeing is fine, but do so politely. Focus on ideas, not individuals.

2. Constructive Criticism

• Offer helpful and constructive feedback. When critiquing ideas, provide suggestions for improvement or alternatives in a respectful manner.
• Avoid destructive or negative criticism that doesn't contribute to a solution.

3. No Hate Speech or Discrimination

• This community welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. Any form of hate speech, discrimination, or intolerance based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality is strictly prohibited.

4. Stay On-Topic

• Ensure discussions remain relevant to the thread and forum categories. Off-topic or spammy content should be avoided and will be removed.
• Use the proper channels (e.g., off-topic sections or private messages) for unrelated discussions.

5. No Plagiarism or Copyright Violations

• Share your own work or ensure proper credit and permission when sharing third-party content.
• Refrain from posting or sharing content that violates copyrights or intellectual property laws.

6. Respect Privacy

• Do not share private information about yourself or others. This includes email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, and any other sensitive personal data.
• If you require help that involves personal information, use private channels and get explicit consent.

7. No Spam or Self-Promotion

• Unsolicited advertisements, excessive self-promotion, or spamming will not be tolerated.
• Promotion of your work (plugins, themes, projects) is allowed in designated sections (e.g., Community Marketplace) and must follow the guidelines.

8. Focus on Open Source Values

• Support and respect the principles of open source, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. Foster an inclusive and helpful community.

9. Report Inappropriate Behavior

• If you witness or experience violations of this Code of Conduct, report the behavior to the forum moderators.
• Moderators will review reports and take appropriate action, which may include warnings, temporary suspensions, or bans.

10. Follow the Law

• All users must comply with local, national, and international laws while participating in the forum. Illegal activities, including piracy, hacking, or incitement of violence, will not be tolerated and may result in legal consequences.

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Enforcement:
Moderators will actively enforce this Code of Conduct. Violations may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans from the community, depending on the severity of the behavior.

Amendments:
This Code of Conduct may be updated periodically to adapt to the community's evolving needs. Any changes will be announced in the Announcements section.