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+# WOWEE Code of Conduct
+
+WOWEE (World Of Warcraft Engine Experiment) is an engine development and research project.
+We are building infrastructure, not exploits.
+
+To keep this community productive, welcoming, and legally sound, we ask all members to follow these guidelines.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Be Respectful
+
+- Treat everyone with respect.
+- No harassment, discrimination, or personal attacks.
+- Debate ideas — not people.
+- Technical disagreement is expected. Toxic behavior is not.
+
+---
+
+## 2. Stay On Topic
+
+This server focuses on:
+- Engine architecture
+- Rendering systems
+- Networking & protocol research
+- Asset format analysis
+- Performance engineering
+- Multi-expansion compatibility
+
+This is NOT a private server support hub.
+This is NOT a place to distribute proprietary content.
+
+---
+
+## 3. No Piracy or Illegal Distribution
+
+Absolutely prohibited:
+- Sharing Blizzard client files
+- Sharing MPQs or CASC archives
+- Distributing proprietary assets
+- Linking to pirated materials
+
+Discussion of formats and reverse engineering concepts is allowed.
+Distribution of copyrighted assets is not.
+
+---
+
+## 4. No Exploit Development
+
+WOWEE is not:
+- A cheat client
+- A bot framework
+- A bypass toolkit
+- A Warden circumvention service
+
+We are building a clean-room engine.
+
+Discussion of protocol behavior and implementation details is allowed.
+Discussion of active exploitation or abuse is not.
+
+---
+
+## 5. Technical Standards
+
+We value:
+- Evidence-based discussion
+- Logs over speculation
+- Reproducible testing
+- Clear documentation
+
+If you're reporting a bug:
+- Include logs
+- Include expansion/version
+- Include reproduction steps
+
+---
+
+## 6. Collaboration Principles
+
+- Credit contributors.
+- Do not claim work that isn’t yours.
+- If you fork, respect licensing terms.
+- Keep discussions constructive and solution-focused.
+
+---
+
+## 7. Enforcement
+
+Moderators may:
+- Remove messages
+- Issue warnings
+- Mute users
+- Ban repeat offenders
+
+We prefer conversation over punishment — but we will protect the integrity of the project.
+
+---
+
+## 8. The Goal
+
+WOWEE exists to:
+
+• Modernize a legacy engine architecture  
+• Preserve compatibility across expansions  
+• Build a stable, high-performance client  
+• Create a long-term alternative engine ecosystem  
+
+If that excites you — welcome.
+
+If you're here for shortcuts, exploits, or drama — this is not the place.
+
+---
+
+Build with integrity.