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Add CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md for community guidelines #7

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Objective
Establish clear community guidelines and code of conduct to foster an inclusive, welcoming environment for all contributors to the SplitStream Protocol project.

Requirements

Standard to Follow

  • Use the Contributor Covenant v2.1 as the foundation
  • Customize contact information for enforcement
  • Align with project values and goals

Key Sections Required

  1. Our Pledge - Commitment to inclusive environment
  2. Our Standards - Expected vs unacceptable behavior
  3. Enforcement Responsibilities - Community leader duties
  4. Scope - Where code applies (repos, events, social media)
  5. Enforcement - Reporting process and consequences
  6. Enforcement Guidelines - Impact assessment framework
  7. Attribution - Credit to Contributor Covenant

Customization Needed

  • Add project-specific contact email for violations
  • Include GitHub-specific guidelines (issue etiquette, PR behavior)
  • Reference CONTRIBUTING.md for technical collaboration guidelines
  • Add section on respectful technical disagreements

Integration

  • Link from README.md
  • Reference in CONTRIBUTING.md
  • Add to GitHub community health files

Acceptance Criteria

  • CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md created in project root
  • Based on Contributor Covenant v2.1
  • Includes enforcement contact information
  • Covers all standard sections
  • Referenced in README and CONTRIBUTING
  • Clear, professional, and enforceable guidelines

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