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Code of Conduct

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inspiring community for all. As contributors and maintainers of the NodeByte Hosting project, we pledge to foster an open and positive environment where everyone feels safe to participate, contribute, and express their ideas.

Our Standards

Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment include:

  • Being Respectful: Treat all community members with respect and courtesy
  • Being Inclusive: Welcome and support people of all backgrounds and identities
  • Being Constructive: Provide thoughtful, helpful feedback and criticism
  • Being Collaborative: Work together toward shared goals
  • Being Patient: Understand that people have different communication styles and experience levels
  • Acknowledging Mistakes: Take responsibility for errors and learn from them

Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are considered unacceptable in our community:

  • Harassment: Unwelcome conduct of a sexual, discriminatory, or threatening nature
  • Discrimination: Prejudice based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic
  • Bullying: Aggressive or intimidating behavior toward other members
  • Hate Speech: Any language that demeans, dehumanizes, or incites violence against individuals or groups
  • Doxing: Publishing private information without consent
  • Spam: Excessive off-topic messages or self-promotion
  • Trolling: Intentionally disruptive behavior designed to provoke
  • Threats: Any form of violence or harmful behavior

Enforcement

Reporting

If you witness or experience unacceptable behavior, please report it to our moderation team:

Email: conduct@nodebyte.host

Please include:

  • A description of the incident
  • Who was involved
  • When it occurred
  • Any relevant evidence (screenshots, messages, etc.)
  • How it affected you

Reports are confidential and will be reviewed promptly. We take all reports seriously.

Investigation & Response

  1. Acknowledgment: You will receive confirmation within 24 hours
  2. Investigation: We will gather information and interview involved parties
  3. Resolution: We will take appropriate action based on findings
  4. Outcome: We will communicate our decision to you (unless confidentiality is needed)

Consequences

Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in:

  • Warning: Private communication about the violation
  • Temporary Ban: Removal from community platforms for a set period
  • Permanent Ban: Removal from all community platforms and projects
  • Legal Action: In severe cases, authorities may be contacted

Scope

This Code of Conduct applies to:

  • All project repositories and discussions
  • Pull requests and code reviews
  • Issues and issue comments
  • Project wikis and documentation
  • Official community spaces (Discord, forums, etc.)
  • Any official project representation in public spaces

This Code of Conduct also applies when someone is representing or speaking on behalf of the project in public spaces, such as at conferences, forums, or social media.

Responsibility

Project maintainers are responsible for:

  • Clarifying standards of behavior
  • Enforcing this Code of Conduct fairly
  • Taking appropriate and fair corrective action in response to violations
  • Maintaining confidentiality about reporters
  • Protecting community members from harassment

Appeals

If you believe a decision was made in error, you may appeal to:

Email: conduct-appeals@nodebyte.host

Include:

  • Original decision you're appealing
  • Why you believe it was incorrect
  • Additional context or evidence

Appeals will be reviewed by a different team member for impartiality.

Examples

Good Community Interaction

"Great work on this feature! I have a suggestion that might improve performance.
Could you consider caching the results? Here's an example of how it could work..."

Unacceptable Community Interaction

"This code is garbage. You clearly have no idea what you're doing. 
Get better at programming before submitting PRs."

Attribution

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 2.0, available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/0/code_of_conduct.html.

Questions?

If you have questions about this Code of Conduct, please reach out to our team at conduct@nodebyte.host.

We believe that a respectful, inclusive community makes better software. Thank you for being part of ours!

Last Updated: December 22, 2025