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# Article XIV: Conduct, Enforcement, and Due Process

**Section 1: Code of Conduct**

The DAO may adopt a Code of Conduct applicable to participants in the Gnodi Blockchain ecosystem. The Code of Conduct must be consistent with this Charter. Regardless of whether a Code of Conduct has been separately adopted, the following minimum conduct standards apply to all participants in the Gnodi Blockchain ecosystem: (a) each participant shall comply with all applicable laws, including any laws that may restrict or prohibit ownership or use of GNOD or governance participation; (b) no participant may collude with other participants to improperly influence governance outcomes, control proposal results, manipulate Treasury disbursements, or undermine the integrity of the Gnodi Blockchain; (c) illegal discrimination and harassment of any participant are strictly prohibited; and (d) all participants must communicate in a civil and constructive manner in any official Gnodi Blockchain forum, channel, or governance process.

**Section 14.2 Enforcement Authority**

Sanctions may be imposed only under a process approved by governance and consistent with this Charter. Sanctions may include warnings, temporary suspension of governance privileges, temporary suspension of ecosystem access, removal from official roles, or other remedies authorized by policy.

**Section 14.3 Node Revocation**

Revocation of a node, node license, governance eligibility, or material participation right is a serious sanction and shall require due process unless immediate action is necessary to prevent fraud, security compromise, unlawful activity, or material harm to the network.

**Section 14.4 Due Process**

A disciplinary process must provide, at minimum:

• Notice of alleged violation;

• Statement of evidence or basis for action;

• Opportunity to respond;

• Impartial review;

• Written decision;

• Available appeal process, if any; and

• Record of final action.

**Section 14.5 Emergency Suspension**

Emergency suspension may be used only to prevent immediate harm. Emergency suspension must be limited in duration and followed by a formal review process.