# Code of Conduct
## Purpose
Mr Milchick is intended to become infrastructure.
Infrastructure requires trust. Trust requires professional conduct.
This Code of Conduct exists to ensure a respectful, inclusive, and focused collaboration environment for all contributors and maintainers.
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## Our Standards
Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment include:
- Being respectful and considerate in communication
- Accepting constructive feedback gracefully
- Focusing discussions on technical merit and system impact
- Prioritizing clarity over rhetorical flourish
- Supporting long-term maintainability over short-term wins
- Acting with professionalism in public and private project spaces
Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
- Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination of any kind
- Personal attacks or dismissive language
- Public or private hostility toward contributors
- Deliberate disruption of project governance
- Introducing conflict unrelated to project goals
- Any conduct that creates an unsafe or exclusionary environment
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## Scope
This Code of Conduct applies to:
- Project repositories
- Issue trackers
- Merge request discussions
- Documentation contributions
- Official communication channels related to the project
It also applies when an individual is representing the project in public contexts.
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## Governance Model
Project maintainers are responsible for:
- Enforcing this Code of Conduct
- Making moderation decisions
- Preserving a productive collaboration climate
- Acting in the long-term interest of the project
Decisions by maintainers regarding conduct are final within the scope of project governance.
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## Reporting
If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior, report it to the maintainers.
Reports should include:
- Description of the incident
- Relevant context or links
- Any immediate safety concerns
All reports will be handled with discretion.
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## Enforcement
Possible enforcement actions include:
- Request for behavior adjustment
- Moderation of discussion participation
- Temporary or permanent contribution restrictions
- Removal from project collaboration spaces
Enforcement will be proportional to the severity and pattern of behavior.
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## Guiding Principle
Mr Milchick exists to reduce organizational friction, not create it.
Contribute accordingly.