Code of Conduct

1. Who This Applies To

This Code of Conduct applies to:

• Users: Anyone with a Hasht account
• Pilot Testers: Beta participants testing our system
• Demo Users: Investors and partners with demo access
• Partners: Organizations integrating with Hasht
• Visitors: Anyone accessing our platform

2. Core Principles

2.1 Authenticity

The foundation of hashed rights is truth. You must:

• Only hash work you actually created or have rights to claim
• Provide accurate information about yourself and your creations
• Never fabricate or backdate creation claims
• Be honest in all interactions with our platform and community

2.2 Respect for Others' Rights

Every creator deserves protection. You must:

• Respect others' hashed rights and creation claims
• Not hash work belonging to others without authorization
• Not use Hasht to support plagiarism or theft
• Acknowledge when work builds upon others' contributions

2.3 Integrity

Our evidence system depends on trust. You must:

• Not attempt to manipulate timestamps or hashes
• Not circumvent security measures or access controls
• Not interfere with other users' accounts or data
• Report vulnerabilities responsibly instead of exploiting them

3. Prohibited Conduct

3.1 Fraudulent Claims

The following are strictly prohibited:

• Hashing stolen, plagiarized, or infringing content
• Creating false evidence of creation priority
• Claiming AI-generated work as human-created without disclosure
• Using others' identities or impersonation
• Fabricating creation process documentation

3.2 System Abuse

• Attempting to reverse engineer our cryptographic systems
• Creating multiple accounts to circumvent limits
• Automated access without authorization
• Tampering with proofs, signatures, or timestamps
• Exploiting bugs or vulnerabilities

3.3 Harmful Behavior

• Harassment, threats, or intimidation of any user
• Using Hasht to enable illegal activities
• Uploading malicious files or code
• Violating others' privacy or confidentiality
• Discrimination based on protected characteristics

4. Pilot & Demo Participants

If you have special access (Pilot or Demo account), you also agree to:

4.1 Confidentiality

• Maintain confidentiality as agreed in your terms
• Not share screenshots, features, or system details publicly
• Not reproduce or duplicate the Hasht system
• Protect any proprietary information you encounter

4.2 Good Faith Participation

• Use the system as intended for evaluation purposes
• Provide honest feedback to improve the platform
• Report issues rather than exploiting them
• Respect the trust placed in you as an early participant

5. Enforcement

5.1 Monitoring

All activity on Hasht is logged. This isn't surveillance - it's evidence preservation. These logs:

• Document your creation process (your protection)
• Enable investigation of policy violations
• Provide evidence in case of disputes
• Are permanent by design

5.2 Consequences

Violations may result in:

• Warning: For minor or first-time violations
• Suspension: Temporary loss of access
• Termination: Permanent account closure
• Evidence Preservation: Your violation record is retained
• Legal Action: For serious violations including fraud

5.3 Appeals

If you believe enforcement was unjust, you may appeal by contacting conduct@hashedright.com within 30 days. Appeals are reviewed by our team and decisions are final.

6. Reporting Violations

If you witness violations of this Code:

• Email: conduct@hashedright.com
• Include: What happened, who was involved, any evidence
• We investigate all reports confidentially
• Retaliation against reporters is strictly prohibited

7. The Hashed Rights Ethos

By participating in Hasht, you commit to:

• Creating honestly
• Respecting others' creations
• Maintaining the integrity of our evidence system
• Building a community where human creativity thrives