CARITO BUILDER COMMUNITY CODE v1.0
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Document: Carrito_Builder_Community_Code.txt
Status: Community Conduct and Knowledge-Sharing Standard
Applies To: Carrito Certified Builders and authorized community participants

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PURPOSE
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This document defines how the Carrito Builder Community operates,
shares knowledge, and maintains trust.

The builder community exists to preserve hard-earned lessons,
reduce repeated mistakes, and improve build quality across the platform.

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CORE PRINCIPLE
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Share knowledge without ego.
Protect contributors.
Improve the platform.

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COMMUNITY ACCESS
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Access to the builder community is granted to:
- Certified builders
- Approved contributors
- Platform moderators

Access may be revoked if rules are violated.

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WHAT IS SHARED
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The community may share:
- Build notes and lessons learned
- Practical fixes and workarounds
- Tooling tips and fixturing ideas
- Inspection and compliance insights

Shared information is practical, not promotional.

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CONFIDENTIALITY
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Community content:
- Is not public documentation
- Must not be reposted or redistributed
- Must not be used for marketing without consent

Builders may reference experience,
but not quote or leak private notes.

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ATTRIBUTION AND RESPECT
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When sharing solutions:
- Credit contributors where appropriate
- Do not claim others’ work as your own
- Avoid disparaging language

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NO EGO RULE
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The community is not a competition.

Prohibited behavior includes:
- Dismissive or hostile responses
- Credential flexing
- Gatekeeping language

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PROBLEM-SOLVING CULTURE
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Community discussion should:
- Focus on solutions
- Acknowledge tradeoffs
- Respect safety boundaries

Arguments without practical value are discouraged.

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USE OF INFORMATION
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Shared information:
- Is used at the builder’s discretion
- Does not override platform standards
- Does not transfer liability

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MODERATION
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Moderators may:
- Remove harmful content
- Mediate disputes
- Enforce conduct rules
- Revoke access if necessary

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VIOLATIONS
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Violations may result in:
- Warnings
- Temporary suspension
- Certification review
- Permanent removal

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SUMMARY
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The builder community is a privilege.

It exists to make everyone better,
not louder.

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END OF BUILDER COMMUNITY CODE
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