Code of Conduct

Last updated: November 2025 5 min read

Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct

Our Pledge

We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our
community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender
identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status,
nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity
and orientation.

We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming,
diverse, inclusive, and healthy community that fosters innovation and collaboration.

Our Standards

Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our
community include:

Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people

Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences

Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback

Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes,

Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the

Showing appreciation and recognition for the contributions of others

Being professional and courteous in all interactions

Respecting the time and effort of volunteers and maintainers

Examples of unacceptable behavior include:

The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or

Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks

Public or private harassment, stalking, or following

Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email

Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a

Disrespecting differing viewpoints or experiences

Graceless acceptance of constructive criticism

Blaming others for mistakes without taking responsibility

Harassing individuals or groups, either publicly or privately

Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behavior

Enforcement Responsibilities

Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of
acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in
response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive,
or harmful.

Community leaders have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject
comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are
not aligned to this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation
decisions when appropriate.

Community leaders will also:

Investigate all reports of violations promptly and thoroughly

Maintain confidentiality with regard to the reporter of an incident

Apply disciplinary measures that are proportional to the severity of the violation

Provide clear communication about the steps taken to resolve incidents

Document all enforcement actions for future reference

Scope

This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when
an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces.
Examples of representing our community include using an official e-mail address,
posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
representative at an online or offline event.

This Code of Conduct also applies to:

GitHub repositories and discussions

Discord servers and other communication channels

Conferences, meetups, and other events

Social media interactions related to the project

Professional relationships arising from project participation

Private correspondence related to project matters

Enforcement

Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement at
founder@nbr.company.

All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.

All community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the
reporter of any incident.

Reporting Guidelines

When reporting an incident, please include:

Your contact information

Names of individuals involved

Description of the incident

Date and time of the incident

Location of the incident (if applicable)

Any additional context or evidence

Reports can be submitted:

By email to: founder@nbr.company

Through the project's Discord moderation team

By contacting any community leader directly

Through GitHub's reporting tools for repository-related issues

Confidentiality

All reports will be kept confidential. The privacy of all parties involved will be respected throughout the investigation process.

Enforcement Guidelines

Community leaders will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining
the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:

1. Correction

Community Impact: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed
unprofessional or unwelcome in the community.

Consequence: A private, written warning from community leaders, providing
clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the
behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.

2. Warning

Community Impact: A violation through a single incident or series
of actions.

Consequence: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No
interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with
those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This
includes avoiding interactions in community spaces as well as external channels
like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or
permanent ban.

3. Temporary Ban

Community Impact: A serious violation of community standards, including
sustained inappropriate behavior.

Consequence: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public
communication with the community for a specified period of time. No public or
private interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction
with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, is allowed during this period.
Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.

4. Permanent Ban

Community Impact: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community
standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment of an
individual, or aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals.

Consequence: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within
the community.

Additional Policies

Anti-Harassment Policy

We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

Verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination

Sexual images in public spaces

Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following

Harassing photography or recording

Sustained disruption of talks or other events

Inappropriate physical contact

Unwelcome sexual attention

Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior

Inclusivity Policy

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports participants from all backgrounds. This includes:

Providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Ensuring materials are accessible

Using inclusive language in all communications

Respecting diverse perspectives and experiences

Creating opportunities for participation by all community members

Professionalism Policy

All community interactions should be conducted with professionalism, including:

Treating all participants with respect and courtesy

Focusing on constructive feedback and improvement

Avoiding personal attacks or inflammatory language

Maintaining appropriate boundaries in all interactions

Representing the community positively in public forums

Appeal Process

Those subject to moderation actions may appeal by:

Submitting a written appeal to founder@nbr.company within 7 days of the action

Providing additional context or evidence that was not considered

Participating in a review meeting with community leaders if requested

Accepting the final decision of the community leaders

The appeal process will be completed within 14 days of receiving the appeal.

Community Impact

The health and growth of our community depends on creating a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for all participants. This Code of Conduct helps ensure that everyone can participate fully and contribute to the success of the project.

By fostering a respectful and inclusive community, we can:

Encourage diverse perspectives and experiences

Promote innovation and creativity

Build stronger relationships among participants

Create a positive environment for learning and growth

Ensure sustainable project development

Attribution

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

Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by Mozilla's code of conduct
enforcement ladder.

[homepage]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org

For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see the FAQ at
https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq. Translations are available at
https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations.

Contact Information

For questions about this Code of Conduct or to report violations, please contact:

Email: founder@nbr.company

Discord: Contact any moderator in the Citadel Discord server

GitHub: Report through GitHub's abuse reporting system

Emergency Contact

For immediate threats or emergencies, contact local authorities and then notify the community leaders.

Updates and Revisions

This Code of Conduct will be reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect the evolving needs of the community. Major revisions will be announced to all community members.

Last Updated: November 22, 2025
Next Review Date: November 22, 2026

Acknowledgements

We thank the Contributor Covenant community and all those who have contributed to creating safe, inclusive, and productive open source communities. Your work makes projects like Citadel possible.