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Code of Conduct — Reflex Community

Community First No Toxicity Action Driven Human Centered

This is not a “rules list”.
This is a living operating system for how we treat people inside the Reflex ecosystem.

Reflex is not just a technical project.
It is a human environment built for growth, safety, clarity, and respect.

Participation in this community means accepting and living by the following principles.

Our Core Commitment

We are committed to providing a harassment-free, supportive, and empowering experience for everyone, regardless of:

  • experience level
  • gender identity
  • sexual orientation
  • disability
  • nationality
  • communication style
  • beliefs or background

People come before code. Always.

The Three Core Dangers (And Our Antidotes)

1. Reality Gap

When values stay in documents instead of real actions.

Counter-measure:

  • Every principle must be visible in real behavior.
  • Every month → at least one public act reflecting this Code.
  • If a rule is not practiced → rewrite or remove it.

2. Moral High Ground Without People

A code without people becomes a monument to ego.

Counter-measure:

  • No inner circles or “chosen ones”
  • Invite at least one new person monthly
  • Always ask:
    “Who else could be strengthened by this?”

3. Over-Seriousness

Coldness destroys creativity and safety.

Counter-measure:

  • Humor is welcome. Humiliation is not.
  • Weekly space for lightness, creativity, experimentation
  • Complex ideas must include example or analogy

If people feel unsafe — something is broken.

Expected Behavior

You are expected to:

  • Treat everyone with respect and empathy
  • Use inclusive, kind, clear language
  • Assume good intent before judging
  • Accept constructive feedback
  • Support others’ growth
  • Take responsibility for your impact
  • Admit mistakes openly

Unacceptable Behavior

This is not tolerated:

  • Harassment or discrimination
  • Personal attacks, sarcasm, humiliation
  • Arrogance and superiority
  • Threats, intimidation, gaslighting
  • Trolling or deliberate disruption

Being technically right is never an excuse to harm someone.

Criticism Rule

Criticism is only allowed when:

  1. It is constructive
  2. It includes a solution
  3. It is delivered respectfully

No solution → no criticism.

Mistakes Are Not Crimes

  • Your mistake → admit it
  • Others’ mistakes → help, don’t shame

Only:

“Here is where it happened. Let’s fix it.”

Responsibility of the Stronger

If you have more experience, visibility, or power:

  • You protect, not dominate
  • You create safety, not fear
  • You lift, not push down

Power = responsibility.

Rule for Maintainers

Maintainers must be:

  • The calmest
  • The most respectful
  • The most accountable

Culture always reflects leadership.

Reporting & Enforcement

Report violations to: [ADD CONTACT HERE]

All reports will be treated confidentially and seriously.

Possible actions:

  • Warning
  • Temporary restriction
  • Permanent ban

Goal: healing and safety, not punishment.

The Reflex Test

Before pressing “Send”, ask yourself:

Will this make the person stronger — or smaller?

If “smaller” — don’t send it.

Reflex is not just a runtime.
It is a space where people grow.