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+# Code of Conduct
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+The Code of Conduct applies to the content since the 1st of October, 2025.
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+The "issuer" knows what the ASVS is about, e.g., is familiar with the content of the "What is the ASVS" (<https://asvs.dev/v5.0.0/What-is-the-ASVS/>)
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+A contributor needs to be polite in words and in actions.
+
+Tone of contributions:
+* Contributions must be politely worded and have a calm and professional tone.
+* At the same time, when reading someone else's contributions, please assume positive intent, as not everyone’s first language is English.
+* Contributions must not contain personal attacks.
+* Please do not respond to contributions that violate this code of conduct, but rather report them. <!-- needs some instruction here -->
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+The main goal for issues is that all changes to requirements are public information, and it is possible to go back to the discussion and re-investigate the arguments.
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+Additionally, as the ASVS is based on volunteer work, the most valuable resource is volunteers' time. That means communication on issues requires efficiency.
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+* Do your best to search the issues list for previous discussions on the topic before opening a new issue, and investigate the previous issue when you are asked to do so.
+* In case the issue is about existing content - quote the requirement or part of the document from the bleeding edge version from markdown
+* In the discussed issue, read and analyze in detail what is written before to avoid situations like "it was already answered 2 comments before" - it causes useless content, wastes everyone's time, and makes issues complicated to follow and analyze later
+* If the issue is about the requirement, the discussion must focus precisely on that requirement. If there is a side-topic evolving, it should be moved to a separate issue.
+* If quoting something, please provide a source. If AI-generated content is used, it must be stated so.
+* If longer text is quoted, please provide your own summary and key points, and why the content was provided. That especially applies to AI-generated responses.
+* If quoting previous comments, it must be done in a way that it contains the context (e.g., avoid a partial quote that may change the meaning when used out of context)