diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 121266a..0dbdfb3 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -36,5 +36,21 @@ The radio spectrum is used by many different people and organizations, some of w UVMOD makes it easy and accessible for anyone without any background knowledge to modify the firmware of their radio. __However, certain mods such as TX Unlock mods can not be used legally and safely without a certain amount of background knowledge because the behaviour of these mods is counterintuitive.__ UVMOD is designed to hide all high-risk mods behind a information section in the instructions to ensure that users are aware of the risks and consequences. -__Sadly, there has been one person who has cloned UVMOD and removed all of the safety precautions and warnings.__ The team behind UVMOD and the Quansheng modding scene do not condone this behavior and we strongly advise against using this clone. -__Use the links at the top of this file to access all approved versions.__ \ No newline at end of file +__Sadly, there has been one person (RE3CON) who has cloned UVMOD and removed all of the safety precautions and warnings.__ The team behind UVMOD and the Quansheng modding scene do not condone this behavior and we strongly advise against using this clone. +__Use the links at the top of this file to access all approved versions.__ + +## Code of Conduct + +For the reasons outlined above, we have decided to implement a code of conduct for this project. +While we can not stop intentional abuse of the software for illegal purposes, we must at least try to prevent accidental abuse. +To accomplish this: +- Mods are considered dangerous when they can be abused to break the law or cause harm to others. +- Mods that are considered dangerous must be hidden using the this.hidden property. +- Mods that are considered dangerous must have a clear description and an unambiguous title. + +Failing to follow the rules above on a fork/clone of the main project may result in a negative public statement and/or a DMCA takedown request from the contributors involved. + +To further improve the quality of the main project, we also ask that you: +- Only include mods that function correctly and have been tested. +- Only include mods that work without side effects (or at least document the side effects in the description). +- Avoid putting credit to yourself in the Mod title or description. Any work you do on this project is a collaborative effort building on the work of the people before you, and claiming sole credit for a mod is not in the spirit of this project. \ No newline at end of file