Added Code of Conduct | NSoC'26

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+# Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct — rent-mate NSoC'26
+
+![Community](https://img.shields.io/badge/Community-Welcoming-brightgreen?style=for-the-badge)
+![PRs Welcome](https://img.shields.io/badge/PRs-Welcome-blue?style=for-the-badge) 
+![Respect Badge](https://img.shields.io/badge/Respect-Everyone-blueviolet?style=for-the-badge)  
+![Contribution Badge](https://img.shields.io/badge/Contributions-Encouraged-orange?style=for-the-badge)  
+![Kindness Badge](https://img.shields.io/badge/Be-Kind-ff69b4?style=for-the-badge)  
+![Collaboration Badge](https://img.shields.io/badge/Collaboration-Priority-yellow?style=for-the-badge)  
+![Inclusive Badge](https://img.shields.io/badge/Inclusive-Always-orange?style=for-the-badge)  
+![Fun Badge](https://img.shields.io/badge/Contributions-Fun-aqua?style=for-the-badge)
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+<img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/73097560/115834477-dbab4500-a447-11eb-908a-139a6edaec5c.gif" width="100%">
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+<p align="center">
+  <img src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNjM4eTRlaWh4OWVpZWExeDFqdmdydzlqaXp4cmc2ZGxxdjllb2doMCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/hVEBWRInEvNOEVS18i/giphy.gif" width="350" alt="Commitment GIF">
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+<img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/73097560/115834477-dbab4500-a447-11eb-908a-139a6edaec5c.gif" width="100%">
+
+## 🤝 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. 🌍💜
+
+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**.
+
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExOTV3bHJnbjIxa3Z2dDFjcDNvMWw1b29rY2h5am01aTA3ZndvbmpkYiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/L1R1tvI9svkIWwpVYr/giphy.gif" width="350" alt="Community Values GIF">
+</p>
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+<img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/73097560/115834477-dbab4500-a447-11eb-908a-139a6edaec5c.gif" width="100%">
+
+## 🌟 Our Standards  
+
+Positive behaviors that help build a welcoming community:  
+- 🤝 Show empathy and kindness toward others  
+- 🎤 Respect differing opinions and experiences  
+- 💡 Give and accept constructive feedback gracefully  
+- 🙏 Take responsibility for mistakes and learn from them  
+- 🌟 Focus on what benefits the **whole community**
+
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNGpzZjJ6dHhjb2Zjc254bzhpcGI2NThhcnczcWVsejZvbnZxcTFnbSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/3oriO6qJiXajN0TyDu/giphy.gif" width="350" alt="Unacceptable Behavior Intro GIF">
+</p>
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+<img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/73097560/115834477-dbab4500-a447-11eb-908a-139a6edaec5c.gif" width="100%">
+
+## 🚫 Unacceptable Behavior
+
+The following actions are not tolerated:  
+- ❌ Use of sexualized language or imagery  
+- ❌ Harassment, bullying, or personal/political attacks  
+- ❌ Public or private insults and derogatory comments  
+- ❌ Publishing private information without consent  
+- ❌ Disruptive, unprofessional, or harmful behavior
+
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExeTBhMDdseWtraWtmYWVzamx1eTg1M2FwZjdzNXJ2YjI5anIzdTAweCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/HscDLzkO8EOTmgkhQP/giphy.gif" width="350" alt="No GIF">
+</p>
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+<img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/73097560/115834477-dbab4500-a447-11eb-908a-139a6edaec5c.gif" width="100%">
+
+## 🛡 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
+
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExeTBhMDdseWtraWtmYWVzamx1eTg1M2FwZjdzNXJ2YjI5anIzdTAweCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/OumCa12QC9CIvBe2c1/giphy.gif" width="350" alt="Protection GIF">
+</p>
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+<img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/73097560/115834477-dbab4500-a447-11eb-908a-139a6edaec5c.gif" width="100%">
+
+## 📢 Reporting Issues  
+
+If you see behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please **report it immediately**.  
+
+1. 📨 Contact the maintainers.
+2. 🔒 Reports will be treated with **confidentiality and respect**.  
+3. 🚀 Community leaders will respond promptly and take fair action.  
+
+We guarantee that **no retaliation will occur** against those who report in good faith. 🙌  
+
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZzk0cm5zdjV5bHE2b3hlcDNqb2VxbG5naGU3bzIxcjRzejQzcWk0cyZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/qgQUggAC3Pfv687qPC/giphy.gif" width="350" alt="Reporting GIF">
+</p>
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+<img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/73097560/115834477-dbab4500-a447-11eb-908a-139a6edaec5c.gif" width="100%">
+
+## 🌍 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.  
+
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExaTU4b3d5cXFndndqem14Ym1uOG95cXUxbWpvcTdzMDN3YjR1ZnRqayZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/H03PuVdwREB21ANkLX/giphy.gif" width="350" alt="Scope GIF">
+</p>
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+<img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/73097560/115834477-dbab4500-a447-11eb-908a-139a6edaec5c.gif" width="100%">
+
+## ⚖️ Enforcement Guidelines
+Consequences for violations:  
+
+1. **Correction** 📝  
+- Private written warning  
+- Request for a public apology
+
+<p align="center">
+<img src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExeTBhMDdseWtraWtmYWVzamx1eTg1M2FwZjdzNXJ2YjI5anIzdTAweCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/26tn33aiTi1jkl6H6/giphy.gif" width="350" alt="Warning GIF">
+</p> 
+
+2. **Warning** ⚠️  
+- Official warning with conditions  
+- Restricted interactions temporarily  
+
+3. **Temporary Ban** ⏳  
+- Removal from community spaces for a period  
+
+4. **Permanent Ban** 🚫  
+- Permanent removal for repeated or serious violations
+
+<img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/73097560/115834477-dbab4500-a447-11eb-908a-139a6edaec5c.gif" width="100%">
+
+## 📜 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 (NSoC’26)**.  
+
+📌 Original work licensed under [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  
+
+Enforcement guidelines inspired by [Mozilla’s 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.** ✨💡  
+
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="https://media.giphy.com/media/26AHONQ79FdWZhAI0/giphy.gif" width="350" alt="Celebration GIF">
+</p>
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+<img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/73097560/115834477-dbab4500-a447-11eb-908a-139a6edaec5c.gif" width="100%">
+
+## 🎉 Final Note
+
+This is more than just rules — it’s about building a community where **creativity, collaboration, and kindness** thrive together.  
+
+Let’s make **rent-mate** a place where everyone feels welcome to **learn, contribute, and innovate.** 🍰🤖💡 
+
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcGxnMGpmaDl3MTR2aDIwZjlneTdkcHZkNGRlbTkxbm83ZHRoMnN4dCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/wIVA0zh5pt0G5YtcAL/giphy.gif" width="350" alt="Community GIF">
+</p>