Community Standards

Code of Conduct

Ecosystem Professionalism Standards · 2026

Excellence over elitism

Respect is non-negotiable

Zero tolerance for plagiarism

Section 01

Technical Integrity

TechHK is built on the pillar of Professional Excellence. We foster an environment of hard-but-fair technical reviews where the goal is always growth — not gatekeeping.

Members are expected to critique the architecture, not the architect. Every person in this community was a beginner at some point. The standard we hold is not perfection — it is honest effort and continuous improvement.

Give constructive, specific feedback on work
Acknowledge when someone has done something well
Share knowledge openly — rising tides lift all boats
Use technical elitism to discourage beginners
Mock or belittle peers for their skill level

Section 02

Build-In-Public Ethics

Our build-in-public model requires a foundation of trust. When members share their work publicly, they are making themselves vulnerable. That vulnerability must be respected and protected by every member of this community.

Anti-Plagiarism

Stealing a peer's logic, code, documentation, or project assets — during a challenge or otherwise — is a Tier 1 violation and results in immediate disqualification and review for permanent removal.

Collaborative Respect

The peer networking portal is for professional discourse. Spamming, unsolicited sales pitches, self-promotion without contribution, or off-topic content is prohibited.

Honest Representation

Do not misrepresent your skill level, credentials, or the originality of your work. TechHK's value depends on the authenticity of every member's presence here.

Section 03

Respect & Inclusion

TechHK is a pan-African community. Our members span 18+ countries, dozens of languages, and every background imaginable. This diversity is our greatest strength — and it must be protected deliberately.

Treat every member with dignity regardless of background or skill level
Celebrate cultural diversity within the community
Use inclusive language in all public communications
Engage in harassment, hate speech, or discrimination of any kind
Make assumptions about someone's ability based on their background
Share private member information without consent

Discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or any protected characteristic will result in immediate account review and likely permanent removal from the community.

Section 04

Violation Tiers

Violations are categorized by severity. The TechHK Vetting Committee reviews all reported incidents and determines consequences based on evidence, context, and prior history.

Tier 1

Plagiarism

Copying another member's work during a challenge. Immediate disqualification and bounty forfeiture.

Tier 1

Harassment

Any form of targeted harassment, threats, or intimidation toward another member.

Tier 1

Fraud

Misrepresenting credentials, manipulating challenge results, or exploiting the credit system.

Tier 1

Hate Speech

Discriminatory language or behaviour targeting any individual or group.

Tier 2

Spam

Repeated unsolicited promotion or off-topic content in community spaces.

Tier 2

Misrepresentation

Inflating skill claims or providing misleading information about your experience.

Tier 2

Content Redistribution

Sharing paid course guide content outside the platform without authorisation.

Tier 2

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Public disparagement of other members' challenge submissions.

Tier 1 violations result in immediate suspension pending review, with permanent removal the likely outcome. There is no automatic right of appeal for Tier 1 violations.

Section 05

Enforcement & Reporting

All reports are handled confidentially by the TechHK Vetting Committee. Your identity as a reporter will never be disclosed to the reported party. Here is how the process works:

Submit a Report

Use the feedback form below. Provide as much detail as possible including screenshots, dates, and member IDs if available.

Initial Review

The Vetting Committee acknowledges your report within 24 hours and begins a confidential investigation.

Investigation

Both parties may be contacted separately for context. All communications remain private throughout the process.

Decision & Action

A decision is issued within 7 days. Consequences range from formal warnings to permanent removal and bounty forfeiture.

Appeal Window

Tier 2 decisions may be appealed within 14 days via the feedback system. Tier 1 decisions are final.

Report an Incident

Witnessed a Violation?

Confidential review within 24 hours. Your identity is always protected.

Submit Report