# Operators

## Operator Code of Conduct

AdmiralDAO prioritizes a friendly, safe, and comfortable environment. This applies to active Operators within all community spaces and public representation. Operators must adhere to the code's spirit and avoid exploiting loopholes.

**A. Pledge:** We pledge to create a harassment-free environment for all, regardless of their characteristics or background.

**B. Standards**

* Using welcoming and inclusive language.
* Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences.
* Gracefully accepting constructive criticism.
* Focusing on what is best for the community.
* Showing empathy towards other community members.

**C. Unacceptable behavior includes**

* Sexualized language or imagery.
* Trolling, insults, or personal attacks.
* Harassment, public or private.
* Sharing private information without permission.
* Other inappropriate conduct in a professional setting.

**D. Responsibilities**

* Operators must uphold the Operator Code of Conduct.
* They can take corrective action, remove or reject content that violates it, and ban contributors if necessary.
* Operators must contribute to and work on AdmiralDAO-related projects.

**E. Scope**

* The Code applies to all project and affiliate spaces
* It also applies when representing the project or community publicly.

**F. Enforcement**

* Report unacceptable behavior to <contact@admiraldao.xyz>.&#x20;
* Complaints will be reviewed and confidentiality maintained.
* Non-compliant Operators may face temporary or permanent repercussions.

**G. Moderation Procedures**

* Project-specific moderators will address conflicts and strive for restorative resolutions. There will be three moderators per project, rotated periodically.
* Moderators will be a committee of community members under a confidentiality agreement, that have volunteered and approved to help evaluate conflicts.&#x20;
* Moderators will be expected to recuse themselves from mediating any issues in which they have a conflict of interest.
* Decisions can be appealed once only, and immediate compliance with requests to stop harassment is expected.