# Anya Project Code of Conduct
## Our Commitment to Bitcoin's Ethical Principles
### 1. Financial Sovereignty and Human Rights
We are committed to developing technology that:
- Empowers individual economic freedom
- Protects financial privacy
- Resists censorship and economic oppression
- Provides open access to financial tools
### 2. Ethical Technology Development
#### Core Values
- **Transparency**: All code is open, auditable, and reviewable
- **Decentralization**: Minimize single points of control
- **Privacy**: Protect user data and financial information
- **Inclusivity**: Create tools accessible to all, regardless of economic status
### 3. Community Interaction Guidelines
#### Respectful Collaboration
- Treat all contributors with dignity and respect
- Welcome diverse perspectives and backgrounds
- Provide constructive, kind feedback
- Assume good intentions
#### Unacceptable Behavior
- Harassment or discrimination
- Trolling or insulting comments
- Personal attacks
- Publishing private information without consent
- Any behavior that undermines individual economic sovereignty
### 4. Conflict Resolution
1. **Direct Communication**
- Address issues privately and professionally
- Seek understanding before judgment
- Focus on solutions, not blame
2. **Mediation Process**
- Neutral third-party review
- Emphasis on restorative justice
- Goal of mutual understanding
### 5. Reporting Mechanisms
- **Email**: conduct@anya-project.org
- **Confidential Reporting**: Guaranteed anonymity
- **Response Commitment**: Within 72 hours
### 6. Consequences of Misconduct
- **First Offense**: Warning and education
- **Repeated Violations**: Temporary or permanent community exclusion
- **Severe Violations**: Permanent ban
### 7. Bitcoin Community Standards
We align with the Bitcoin community's foundational principles:
- Permissionless innovation
- Voluntary participation
- Mutual respect
- Technical excellence
### 8. Continuous Learning
- Regular ethics and inclusivity training
- Open dialogue about technological impact
- Commitment to evolving our understanding
## Acknowledgments
Inspired by:
- Bitcoin Core's collaborative ethos
- Rust Community Code of Conduct
- Electronic Frontier Foundation's principles
**Last Updated**: [Current Date]
**Version**: 1.0.0
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*Last updated: 2025-06-02*