An Agora is defined by its code of conduct; it is a contract that binds us within its confines. It is therefore of utmost importance for it to be well specified (explicit) and understandable by all.

A [[contract]] is just a list of [[assertions]]: a declaration of [[intents]]. Please feel free to contribute corrections by submitting patches to this file in the [[agora repository]] -- or by offering guidance or feedback.

• Be [[honest]]; be [[true]] to yourself.
• Try to be [[constructive]], [[kind]], [[rational]], and [[compassionate]].
  • When interacting with others, either directly or indirectly, please keep in mind and follow the [[principle of charity]].
  • When you disagree with someone, please prioritize mutual understanding over winning an argument.
• If you made a mistake, apologize.
  • If someone made a mistake but then apologized thoroughly and made [[amendments]] or [[reparations]], try to love them for that. Be mindful of the importance of [[forgiveness]].
• The members of an [[agora]] can propose changes to its [[contract]] by reaching out to its [[maintainers]] or directly sending a [[pr]].
• An [[agora]] can be forked at will and with no ill intent.
• Every member of an [[agora]] is of course free to follow their personal extension of any well defined set of values. If you have a personal [[public contract]], please submit it to the [[agora]] at your earliest convenience.

(See [[agora client]] or reach out to [[flancian]], [[vera]], [[bmann]], or any other of the member of the [[fedstoa]] if you'd like to get involved.)

CONTRACT

• I endorse the base [[contract]] of this Agora.
• My contracts are [[lists]] of assertions; they can be taken to include all declarations of [[knowledge]] and [[beliefs]] as expressed in this [[agora]], which is just [[an agora]]; hopefully one of many.
  • These assertions are sometimes organized in [[trees]] and [[graphs]] using the allowances given by this [[agora]] as expressed in [[agora rfcs]].
• I [[intend]] to dedicate a [[meaningful fraction]] of my [[free time]] and [[money]] to improve the world.
  • [[push]] [[manifestos]]
    • I am a [[Flancian]] and this is my [[manifesto]]:
      • In [[Flancia]] there is no [[poverty]].
      • In [[Flancia]] there is no [[unfair privilege]].
      • In [[Flancia]] there will one day [[meet]].
    • In [[Flancia]] we will one day, if you so want it, [[meet]].
• Because I am unskillful, I need your help. I am open to any [[feedback]] anytime.
  • https://twitter.com/flancian/status/1357031412914864131 pull
• This [[agora]] acts as the [[government]] of an [[open nation]].
  • In this nation we uphold all [[human rights]].
  • In this nation there is [[universal basic income]].

https://twitter.com/flancian/status/1360327797034651650 pull https://twitter.com/flancian/status/1360326738480418820 pull

Contract

The formalization of a mutually beneficial relationship among or between two or more parties.

Issues to look out for:

• Was there mutual assent?
• Was there a mutual exchange of [[consideration]]? A completely one sided agreement is generally unenforceable, but there are exceptions (e.g., [[promissory estoppel]], or a [[promissory note]]).
• Was there an [[integration clause]] contained within a written agreement? If not, other evidence outside of the written agreement may be introduced if a dispute arises.

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