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+# Code of Conduct
+
+## Our Commitment
+
+CodePapi AI is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and harassment-free community for all contributors, maintainers, and users, regardless of:
+- Age, body size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, experience level, nationality, personal appearance, political beliefs, race, religion, sexual identity, or sexual orientation
+- Any other characteristic protected by applicable law
+
+## Our Standards
+
+### Positive Behavior
+- Use welcoming and inclusive language
+- Be respectful of differing opinions, experiences, and viewpoints
+- Accept constructive criticism gracefully
+- Focus on what's best for the community
+- Show empathy towards other community members
+- Help new contributors feel welcome
+- Acknowledge mistakes and learn from them
+
+### Unacceptable Behavior
+- Harassment, intimidation, or threats of any kind
+- Offensive comments related to personal characteristics
+- Unwelcome sexual attention or advances
+- Trolling, insulting remarks, or personal attacks
+- Publishing others' private information without permission
+- Other conduct that is clearly unprofessional or inappropriate
+- Abuse of power or position of authority
+- Disruptive behavior in discussions or PRs
+- Spam, self-promotion, or commercial solicitation
+
+## Our Responsibilities
+
+Project maintainers are responsible for:
+- Clarifying standards of acceptable behavior
+- Taking appropriate action in response to violations
+- Removing comments, commits, code, issues, and PRs that violate this Code of Conduct
+- Banning contributors who violate this Code of Conduct
+
+Maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove comments or contributions that are not aligned with this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation decisions when appropriate.
+
+## Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies to:
+- All project spaces (GitHub issues, PRs, discussions, wiki)
+- Project-related communication channels (Discord, Slack, mailing lists, etc.)
+- Official project events and meetings
+- Unofficial project spaces (third-party forums, social media, etc.)
+- Private communications when discussing project business
+
+## Enforcement
+
+### Reporting Violations
+
+If you witness or experience a Code of Conduct violation, please report it by:
+
+1. **Email:** [conduct@example.com] with details about the incident
+2. **GitHub:** Report to a maintainer directly if you're not comfortable emailing
+3. **Anonymous:** You may report anonymously through a third-party tool (link to be provided)
+
+**Please include:**
+- Description of the incident
+- Involved parties (if safe to do so)
+- Context and timestamps
+- Any evidence (screenshots, links, etc.)
+- How the incident affected you or the community
+
+### Investigation & Response
+
+All reports will be reviewed confidentially by the conduct committee. We will:
+1. Acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
+2. Investigate thoroughly and impartially
+3. Reach out for additional information if needed
+4. Communicate findings and actions taken
+5. Maintain confidentiality of reporters
+
+### Consequences
+
+Depending on severity, responses may include:
+- **First offense:** Written warning and temporary muting
+- **Repeated violations:** Suspension from the project
+- **Severe violations:** Permanent ban from the community
+- **Legal violations:** Referral to appropriate authorities
+
+## Appeals
+
+If you believe you've been wrongfully sanctioned, you may appeal to:
+- [appeals@example.com] within 14 days of the decision
+- Provide new evidence or context not previously considered
+- A different person will review your appeal
+
+## Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/), version 2.0, available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/0/code_of_conduct.html
+
+## Questions?
+
+If you have questions about this Code of Conduct, contact [conduct@example.com]
+
+---
+
+**Thank you for helping make CodePapi AI a welcoming community for everyone!** ❤️