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Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct outlines the standards of behavior expected from all participants in COOL’s community spaces, including websites, applications, repositories, forums, social channels, and events (collectively, the “Community”).

1. Our commitment

COOL is committed to fostering an open, respectful, and inclusive environment. We aim to create a space where builders, users, validators, and contributors can collaborate productively and safely.

2. Expected behavior

All participants are expected to:

  • Be respectful, constructive, and professional in all interactions.
  • Assume good intent and engage in good-faith discussion.
  • Provide clear, honest, and accurate information.
  • Respect differing opinions, backgrounds, and experiences.

3. Unacceptable behavior

The following behavior is not tolerated in COOL community spaces:

  • Harassment, discrimination, hate speech, or threats of any kind.
  • Doxxing, stalking, or sharing private or confidential information.
  • Spam, scams, phishing attempts, impersonation, or deceptive conduct.
  • Deliberate disruption of discussions or coordinated manipulation.
  • Promotion of illegal activity or harmful content.

4. Security and safety

To protect the community:

  • Never request or share private keys, seed phrases, or sensitive credentials.
  • Do not post malicious links, wallet drainers, or harmful code.
  • Report suspected scams, vulnerabilities, or impersonation promptly.

5. Responsible disclosure

If you discover a security vulnerability or exploit related to COOL, do not disclose it publicly. Report it responsibly through the appropriate security contact or bug bounty channel if available.

6. Content guidelines

When contributing content:

  • Stay on topic and use appropriate channels.
  • Do not misrepresent COOL, its technology, or its status.
  • Respect intellectual property and do not share copyrighted material without permission.

7. Enforcement

COOL reserves the right to take appropriate action to enforce this Code of Conduct. Actions may include warnings, content removal, temporary restrictions, or permanent bans, depending on severity and context.

8. Reporting violations

If you witness or experience behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please report it by contacting:

[email protected]

9. Scope

This Code of Conduct applies to all COOL-managed community spaces. In some cases, off-platform behavior may be considered if it poses a risk to the community or project.

10. Changes

We may update this Code of Conduct from time to time. Continued participation in the Community constitutes acceptance of the updated version.