CONFLICT_RESOLUTION.md

CONFLICT_RESOLUTION.md

CeloHT Conflict Resolution

Building trust through respectful dialogue, fairness, and collaboration.

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Overview

Disagreements are a natural part of every open-source community. CeloHT encourages constructive discussions and provides a transparent process for resolving conflicts while preserving a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Our goal is to resolve issues fairly, consistently, and in the best interest of the community.

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Guiding Principles

Conflict resolution at CeloHT is based on:

• Respect
• Fairness
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Active listening
• Good faith
• Collaboration
• Community well-being

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Types of Conflicts

Conflicts may include, but are not limited to:

• Technical disagreements
• Governance disputes
• Community behavior concerns
• Code review disagreements
• Documentation disputes
• Partnership concerns
• Resource allocation discussions
• Code of Conduct violations

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Resolution Process

1. Direct Communication

Whenever possible, the individuals involved should first attempt to resolve the issue respectfully through open and constructive communication.

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2. Community Discussion

If the issue cannot be resolved directly, it may be brought to the community for discussion through the appropriate communication channels.

The objective is to gather perspectives, clarify misunderstandings, and seek a mutually acceptable solution.

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3. Maintainer Review

If additional assistance is needed, project maintainers may:

• Review the situation.
• Gather relevant information.
• Speak with the parties involved.
• Recommend a resolution.
• Ensure the Code of Conduct is respected.

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4. Governance Review

For significant governance or organizational disputes, the matter may be reviewed under the project's governance framework.

See:

• GOVERNANCE.md
• DECISION_PROCESS.md
• VOTING_SYSTEM.md

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5. Final Resolution

Once a decision has been reached, the outcome should be documented when appropriate and communicated clearly to the affected parties.

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Confidentiality

Sensitive conflicts involving personal information or security concerns should be handled confidentially whenever possible.

Only information necessary to resolve the issue should be shared.

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Expected Conduct

All participants are expected to:

• Remain respectful.
• Listen actively.
• Avoid personal attacks.
• Focus on facts rather than assumptions.
• Seek constructive solutions.
• Accept community decisions made through established processes.

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Appeals

If a participant believes that a decision was unfair or incomplete, they may request a review by providing:

• A clear explanation of the concern.
• Relevant supporting information.
• A proposed resolution.

Appeals will be considered objectively and in accordance with project governance.

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Continuous Improvement

CeloHT periodically reviews its conflict resolution practices to ensure they remain fair, transparent, and effective as the community grows.

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Related Documents

• CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
• ETHICS.md
• COMMUNITY.md
• GOVERNANCE.md
• DECISION_PROCESS.md
• VOTING_SYSTEM.md
• TRANSPARENCY.md

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Maintained By

The CeloHT Community

Founder: Johnny Dubic