Code of Conduct

LAST UPDATED: November 26, 2025

This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all participants in the Boundless community, including creators, backers, contributors, and visitors. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.

Introduction

Boundless is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and respectful community where innovators can collaborate, share ideas, and build meaningful projects. This Code of Conduct applies to all participants in our community, including but not limited to:

Project creators and team members
Backers and supporters
Contributors to open-source projects
Hackathon and grant participants
Community moderators and administrators
Boundless team members and staff
All visitors and users of the Platform

By participating in the Boundless community, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. Violations may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans from the Platform.

Our Pledge

We pledge to make participation in our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of:

Age, body size, or appearance
Disability or ability
Ethnicity, nationality, or race
Gender identity and expression
Level of experience or expertise
Education or socioeconomic status
Personal appearance or style
Religion or belief system
Sexual identity and orientation
Technology choices or preferences

We are committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed, respected, and valued. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds and experiences come together.

Expected Behavior

The following behaviors are expected and requested of all community members:

Be respectful and inclusive: Use welcoming and inclusive language. Be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences.
Be collaborative: Work together to build something greater than any individual contribution. Share knowledge and help others learn.
Be honest and transparent: Provide accurate information about projects, milestones, and use of funds. Be upfront about challenges and setbacks.
Be constructive: When providing feedback or criticism, focus on being helpful and constructive rather than destructive.
Be accountable: Take responsibility for your actions and their consequences. Acknowledge mistakes and work to correct them.
Be professional: Maintain professional standards in all interactions, whether public or private.
Respect privacy: Respect others' privacy and personal boundaries. Do not share private information without consent.
Follow Platform rules: Adhere to our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and all Platform guidelines.

Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are considered harassment and are unacceptable in our community:

Harassment and Discrimination

The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances of any kind
Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
Public or private harassment, stalking, or following
Publishing others' private information, such as physical or electronic addresses, without explicit permission
Discriminatory jokes, language, or imagery related to race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics

Fraud and Misrepresentation

Creating fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive projects or campaigns
Misrepresenting your identity, credentials, or affiliations
Providing false information about project progress, milestones, or use of funds
Impersonating other users, organizations, or public figures

Spam and Abuse

Spamming, including unsolicited promotional messages or repetitive content
Manipulating votes, reviews, or engagement metrics
Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions or penalties
Attempting to hack, disrupt, or compromise Platform security
Exploiting bugs or vulnerabilities for personal gain

Other Unacceptable Behaviors

Threats of violence or incitement to violence
Encouraging or facilitating illegal activities
Sharing malicious code, links, or content
Violating intellectual property rights or copyright
Any other conduct that could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting

Bounties and Task-Based Work

Bounties on Boundless are task-specific opportunities where creators post specific tasks and offer rewards for completion. All participants in the bounty system must adhere to this Code of Conduct.

Bounty Creator Expectations

Provide clear, detailed task descriptions and requirements
Set fair and reasonable reward amounts
Review submissions promptly and provide constructive feedback
Approve and pay for completed work that meets requirements
Communicate respectfully with bounty hunters
Do not cancel bounties unfairly or after work has been completed

Bounty Hunter Expectations

Only claim bounties you can reasonably complete
Deliver work that meets or exceeds the stated requirements
Submit original work and disclose any third-party dependencies
Respond professionally to feedback and revision requests
Do not submit plagiarized or stolen work
Do not claim multiple bounties for the same task

Unacceptable Bounty Practices

Creating bounties for illegal or harmful tasks
Posting misleading or deceptive bounty descriptions
Refusing to pay for completed work that meets requirements
Submitting incomplete or substandard work
Claiming bounties without intent to complete them
Colluding to manipulate bounty outcomes
Using multiple accounts to claim the same bounty

Violations of bounty-related conduct may result in warnings, temporary bans, or permanent removal from the bounty system.

Enforcement Responsibilities

Community leaders, moderators, and Boundless team members are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of acceptable behavior. They will take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.

Community leaders have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned with this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or permanently any contributor for other behaviors they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.

Scope

This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces. Examples of representing our community include:

Using an official Boundless email address
Posting via an official social media account
Acting as an appointed representative at an online or offline event
Participating in Boundless-sponsored hackathons, grants, or events
Representing Boundless in public forums or media

Representation of a project may be further defined and clarified by community leaders and Boundless administrators.

Reporting Violations

Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement. All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.

When reporting a violation, please provide:

Your contact information (for follow-up)
Names and usernames of individuals involved
Description of the incident, including date, time, and location
Any relevant screenshots, links, or evidence
Witnesses or other individuals who can provide context

All reports will be kept confidential to the extent possible while allowing for a thorough investigation. We are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of those who report violations.

Important: If you believe someone is in immediate danger, contact local law enforcement immediately.

Enforcement Guidelines

Community leaders will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:

1. Correction

Community Impact: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed unprofessional or unwelcome in the community.

Consequence: A private, written warning from community leaders, providing clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.

2. Warning

Community Impact: A violation through a single incident or series of actions.

Consequence: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This includes avoiding interactions in community spaces as well as external channels like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or permanent ban.

3. Temporary Ban

Community Impact: A serious violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior.

Consequence: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public communication with the community for a specified period of time. No public or private interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, is allowed during this period. Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.

4. Permanent Ban

Community Impact: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment of an individual, or aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals.

Consequence: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within the community.

Attribution

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 2.

For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq

This Code of Conduct has been customized for the Boundless community to address our specific needs as a blockchain-based crowdfunding platform.

Contact

If you have questions about this Code of Conduct or need to report a violation, please contact us:

collins@boundlessfi.xyz https://boundlessfi.xyz

For urgent matters or immediate safety concerns, please contact your local law enforcement authorities.

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