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# Conduct & Responsibility

#### Accountability

* Staff should not misuse their permissions. Actions like muting, disconnecting, or moving users in voice channels must be justified — never random or for personal amusement.
* If you're unable to actively moderate, request **Administrative Leave** instead of abruptly resigning. Your well-being comes first, but this shouldn’t be used as a way to ignore responsibilities indefinitely.
* You are responsible for your own digital safety:
  * Never click unknown or suspicious links
  * Avoid installing unverified or unnecessary software
  * Do not engage with tools or content distributed by individuals known to oppose or target this project

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#### Behavior & Judgment

* Do not participate in or encourage inappropriate humor, especially anything touching on serious or sensitive topics (e.g., anything involving minors or real-world harm).
* Stay calm in heated discussions — not everything deserves a reaction.
* You represent the project. Set the tone in both voice and text channels by remaining respectful, collected, and professional.
* Don’t “roleplay” or act in a deliberately disturbing or off-putting way, even as a joke — perception matters.

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#### Integrity

* Always respect others’ privacy, especially anything shared in support tickets, direct messages, or private spaces.
* Show loyalty to the project:
  * **Staff members** should not work for or moderate in competing communities
  * **Helpers** should not exploit their access or trust to damage or undermine the team

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#### Moderation & Judgment

* For moderators: Only take disciplinary action when a rule is clearly broken. Don't punish members unnecessarily.
* Penalties should always fit the situation. Don’t default to extreme measures — use warnings, timeouts, or mutes where appropriate.
* The only exception: **NSFW content** or actions involving severe community risks should be dealt with immediately and firmly.