wdiscordbotserver/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

WDiscordBot Rules and Security Policies

Rules for Bot Usage

1. Respect Community Guidelines:

   • Users must comply with the community’s rules while interacting with the bot. Harassment, hate speech, and malicious behavior will not be tolerated.

2. Do Not Exploit the Bot:

   • Attempts to exploit vulnerabilities, spam commands, or abuse the bot’s systems will lead to immediate action, including possible bans from using the bot.

3. Privacy in Commands:

   • Avoid sharing sensitive or personal information through bot commands. The bot does not store personal data beyond its intended functionality.

4. No Illegal Activities:

   • Using the bot for illegal purposes (e.g., distributing harmful content, phishing, or fraud) is strictly prohibited.

5. Transparency:

   • Updates to bot functionalities or policies will be communicated clearly. Users must remain updated and agree to these changes when using the bot.

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Security Policies

1. Data Handling:

   • The bot processes only the information required to execute commands.
   • We do not guarantee data security beyond the scope of our intended functionalities. Sensitive data shared through the bot is at the user’s discretion.

2. Log Management:

   • Basic logs may be collected to maintain performance and troubleshoot issues. These logs do not include private user information.

3. Malicious Activity Prevention:

   • The bot includes security measures to mitigate harmful actions (e.g., spam filters, abuse detection algorithms).
   • Any activity flagged as malicious will be logged for security purposes and could lead to restrictions on the user’s access.

4. Responsibility Disclaimer:

   • We are not responsible for any misuse of the bot or harm caused by unintended behaviors. Users interact with the bot at their own risk.

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Copyright & Intellectual Property Policies

1. Code Usage:

   • The bot’s code is open source and intended for public modification, provided proper credit is given to the developers.
   • Unauthorized use of the code without attribution violates copyright law.

2. Copyright Claims:

   • We reserve the right to file copyright claims against parties who reuse or distribute our code without proper acknowledgment or attempt to claim ownership over our intellectual property.

3. Attribution Requirements:

   • Any derivative work or modification of the bot’s code must include a clear credit line to the original developers:

     Original Code Developed by Zacarias Posey, Izzy Perez, Milly, Lillian, and JW.
     

   • Failure to include attribution may result in removal requests, legal action, or a copyright takedown notice.

4. Licensing:

   • Modifications and distributions of the code must align with the licensing agreements attached to this project. Any breach of these terms will be subject to enforcement.

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User Agreement

By using WDiscordBot, users agree to adhere to the rules and policies outlined above. Continued use of the bot implies acceptance of these terms.

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