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# Foundational Principles for Policies
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**Purpose**: Policies establishes the fundamental rules that govern
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the creation, amendment, and enforcement of all actions within the
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`status-go` repository. These policies reflect our core values of
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inclusivity, transparency, and consensus-driven decision-making while
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defining enforceable rules that guide `status-go` contributions. Policies
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are not merely guidelines but are to be respected and adhered to, ensuring
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alignment across contributors.
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## Upholding Policies Through Consensus
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### Collective Agreement
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The enforceability of policies stems not from the authority of any
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single individual or group but from the collective agreement and shared
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commitment of all `status-go` contributors. Policies are not imposed
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unilaterally but are the result of transparent discussions and explicit
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recorded approval from key stakeholders. This includes team leads,
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members of the @status-im/status-go-guild GitHub team, and other
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relevant contributors.
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### Shared Responsibility
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Respecting and adhering to policies is a shared responsibility
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that reflects the values and goals of `status-go` contributors. Approved
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policies are not merely recommendations but agreed-upon standards,
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created through mutual understanding and collaboration, that guide
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how we work together and contribute to the project.
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### Mutual Enforcement through Alignment
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The power of enforcement does not rest with any one authority; it
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arises from the collective commitment of all contributors to uphold
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policies that have been collaboratively crafted and agreed upon. This
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ensures that policies are respected not out of obligation but because
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they represent the shared vision and trust of the contributors.
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### Fostering Alignment
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Policies are designed to ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment
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across the teams, creating a framework that supports effective
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collaboration and decision-making. By honouring the principles of
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inclusivity and consensus, we strengthen trust and accountability
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within all contributors.
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By grounding our policies in transparency, mutual respect, and collective
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ownership, the `status-go` project ensures they are both enforceable and
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reflective of the shared goals of all contributors.
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## Inclusivity
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Every `status-go` contributor must have an equal opportunity to
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participate in the creation and review of policies. Contributions
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from all backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged and respected.
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The process must ensure:
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- **Open participation**: Any individual or group who interacts
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with or contributes to the project has the right to voice their
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opinions and suggestions.
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- **Accessibility**: Policies must be written in clear, accessible
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language, and the decision-making process should be easy to understand
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for everyone involved.
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## Transparency
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All discussions, decisions, and processes related to policy creation
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must be fully transparent. This includes:
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- **Open documentation**: Discussions leading to policy decisions
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must be documented and made publicly available. This ensures that
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anyone can review the rationale behind a decision.
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- **Clear communication**: Changes to policies, including their
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rationale, must be clearly communicated to the contributors through
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appropriate channels.
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## Consensus
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Policies must be created and modified through a consensus-based approach,
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ensuring that contributors agree on how to move forward. The following
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principles should guide consensus building:
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- **Collaborative discussion**: Proposals must be discussed openly,
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with all points of view considered.
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- **Dispute resolution**: If disagreements arise, efforts must be
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made to find a compromise that balances the needs of all stakeholders.
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- **Final agreement**: Policies should be approved by a clear consensus,
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meaning that while not everyone may agree 100%, all should feel their
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voices were heard and respected, and the final decision reflects
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contributors’ general will.
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