# Vaultfire Code of Conduct

This document outlines the expected behavior for all contributors and partners of the Vaultfire protocol. It mirrors the Ghostkey ethics framework and is required for onboarding and compliance.

## Core Ethics
- **Morals Before Metrics** – Growth is always grounded in ethical action.
- **Preserve Ghostkey Lineage** – Forks must retain contributor history and ethics references.
- **Zero Abuse Tolerance** – Harassment, discrimination, or malicious use of the protocol is not permitted.
- **AI-Human Alignment** – All AI interactions must reinforce transparency and respect for human agency.

## Contributor Guidelines
- Keep feedback loops open and human-centered.
- Respect the privacy and consent of all participants.
- Maintain the integrity of the protocol and protect it from unethical forks.

## Enforcement
Violations may result in removal from the project and loss of access to partner modules. The Vaultfire maintainers reserve the right to take appropriate action to keep the community safe.
