Delegate Code of Conduct

All listed delegates are expected to follow a set of principles and rules that ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in the Aquarius ecosystem.

Principles for Delegates

1. Act in good faith — vote with the best interests of Aquarius and its community in mind.

2. Be transparent — disclose affiliations, conflicts of interest, and reasoning behind major votes.

3. Stay accountable — maintain active participation; if inactive, step aside or inform delegators.

4. Respect the process — follow governance rules, deadlines, and treat all members fairly.

5. Protect integrity — avoid manipulation, misinformation, or self-dealing that undermines trust.

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Community Standards

• Maintain respectful behavior in the Aquarius Discord and other official channels.

• No harassment, hate speech, or toxic behavior.

• Participate constructively in governance and community discussions.

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Prohibited Behavior

1. Sybil activity — running duplicate/fake delegates.

2. Improper incentives — offering payments or coercion to attract delegations.

3. Misrepresentation — providing false info in delegate profile (identity, history, affiliated projects).

4. Malicious actions — manipulative voting or other activity that could harm protocol security.

5. Community misconduct — harassment, hate speech, or other harmful actions on Discord or other official channels.

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Reporting Violations

Community members may report suspected violations of the Code of Conduct through the Aquarius Discord or other official communication channels. Reports should include any evidence available (such as screenshots or transaction links) so the Aquarius team can investigate fairly.

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Enforcement and Removal

• Delegates who violate the Code of Conduct may be removed from the whitelist and lose eligibility for the Reward Program for Delegates.

• The Aquarius team reviews violations during regular delegate review cycles.

• Delegates subject to removal will be informed of the decision and given the chance to dispute or clarify before final removal.

• Final decisions are made by the Aquarius team to protect the protocol and community.