From cb29af4f953fec318385db9d3c0b82058a07d000 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DevALVIN-24 Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:21:36 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add payment-period communication policy --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 2d3051b..fa16a69 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -4,6 +4,16 @@ We welcome open-source contributions to make the Aegis Protocol more robust! > **Start here:** Before contributing, read the [Evaluation-Readiness Index Page](docs/evaluation-readiness.md) — one central page covering what makes a contribution evaluation-ready: testing standards, CI workflow, PR evidence, acceptance criteria mapping, self-review, communication policy, and conduct guidance. +## Conduct & Payment Policy +If you are contributing during a paid period (e.g., a GrantFox campaign), you must strictly adhere to the [Payment-Period Conduct Note](docs/payment-period-conduct.md). + +**Key expectations:** +- **No Spam:** Repeated complaints or harassment in community channels regarding payment are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. +- **Mandatory Self-Review:** Before raising any concerns about your reward, you must rigorously self-review your PR against the acceptance criteria, tests, and CI requirements. +- **GrantFox Evaluation:** Remember that issue tags are not guarantees of payment. Final approval follows the GrantFox evaluation process (Maintainer review -> Program approval -> Payout) against campaign budgets and per-contributor caps. + +Violations of this communication policy may result in suspension from campaigns or permanent disqualification. + ## Development Workflow 1. **Fork & Clone:** Fork the repo and clone it locally. 2. **Setup:** Run `rustup target add wasm32v1-none` and `cp .env.example .env`. See the [Local Deployment Guide](docs/local-deployment.md) for the full environment setup, including running a local Stellar network.