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+## π€ Our Pledge
+
+We, as members, contributors, and leaders, pledge to make participation in our community a **harassment-free experience for everyone**.
+We are committed to creating an **inclusive, friendly, and respectful environment** where collaboration thrives. ππ
+
+We pledge to:
+- Treat every individual with **respect and empathy**.
+- Build a culture where **differences are celebrated** and valued.
+- Ensure our community is a place of **learning, creativity, and growth**.
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+## π Our Standards
+
+Positive behaviors that help build a welcoming community:
+- π€ Show empathy and kindness toward others
+- π€ Respect differing opinions and experiences
+- π‘ Give and accept constructive feedback gracefully
+- π Take responsibility for mistakes and learn from them
+- π Focus on what benefits the **whole community**
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+
+
+## π« Unacceptable Behavior
+
+The following actions are not tolerated:
+- β Use of sexualized language or imagery
+- β Harassment, bullying, or personal/political attacks
+- β Public or private insults and derogatory comments
+- β Publishing private information without consent
+- β Disruptive, unprofessional, or harmful behavior
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+
+
+## π‘ Enforcement Responsibilities
+
+Community leaders are responsible for:
+- Clarifying and enforcing this Code of Conduct
+- Taking fair corrective action when necessary
+- Maintaining confidentiality of all reports
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+ 
+
+
+## π’ Reporting Issues
+
+If you see behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please **report it immediately**.
+
+1. π¨ Contact the maintainers.
+2. π Reports will be treated with **confidentiality and respect**.
+3. π Community leaders will respond promptly and take fair action.
+
+We guarantee that **no retaliation will occur** against those who report in good faith. π
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+ 
+
+
+## π Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies to:
+- All community spaces (online).
+- Public spaces where a person represents the community (e.g., GitHub repos, Discord, LinkedIn).
+
+Whether you are **contributing code, writing documentation, attending discussions, or representing rent-mate**, you are expected to follow this Code of Conduct.
+
+Examples: official email, social media accounts, or events.
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+ 
+
+
+## βοΈ Enforcement Guidelines
+Consequences for violations:
+
+1. **Correction** π
+- Private written warning
+- Request for a public apology
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+
+
+## π Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant (v3.0)](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/3/0/code_of_conduct/), with modifications tailored for **rent-mate under the Nexus Spring of Code (NSoCβ26)**.
+
+π Original work licensed under [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
+
+Enforcement guidelines inspired by [Mozillaβs code of conduct enforcement ladder](https://github.com/mozilla/diversity).
+
+We thank every contributor, maintainer, and member for **making rent-mate a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space.** β¨π‘
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+ 
+
+
+## π Final Note
+
+This is more than just rules β itβs about building a community where **creativity, collaboration, and kindness** thrive together.
+
+Letβs make **rent-mate** a place where everyone feels welcome to **learn, contribute, and innovate.** π°π€π‘
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