Ethics

Built By DAO operates under a clear ethics framework that guides member behavior, governance decisions, and organizational conduct.

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📜 Ethics Framework

🎯 Mission First	⚖️ Fair Process	🔍 Transparency	👥 Respect
Decisions serve housing mission	Equal treatment for all	Open governance	Dignity for all members

🎯 Core Value: Build equitable housing, not extract value

🔒 Commitment: Ethics over expedience

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🎯 Core Values

🎯 Core Values

These values guide all DAO activities and decisions.

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📋 The Five Pillars

Value	Description
🏠 Housing as Human Right	Everyone deserves stable, quality housing
⚖️ Equity Through Contribution	Ownership earned through work, not wealth
🌱 Sustainability	Build for generations, not quarters
👥 Community Governance	Decisions made by those affected
🔍 Radical Transparency	Operations visible to all members

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🎯 Mission Alignment

All decisions should be evaluated against:

Question	Consideration
🏠 Does it advance affordable housing?	Core mission
👥 Does it benefit members broadly?	Not just a few
🌱 Is it sustainable long-term?	Not short-term extraction
⚖️ Is it fair to all stakeholders?	Equitable treatment
🔍 Can we be transparent about it?	Nothing to hide

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❌ What We're Not

Not This	Because
🏦 Profit extraction vehicle	Mission is housing, not returns
🎰 Speculation platform	Building real value
👑 Oligarchy	Community governance
🏢 Traditional landlord	Member ownership model

👤 Member Conduct

🗳️ Governance Ethics

💰 Financial Ethics

📋 Enforcement

🌱 Culture

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📋 Ethics Quick Reference

Core Questions

Before acting, ask yourself:

1. ✅ Is this aligned with the DAO's housing mission?

2. ✅ Would I be comfortable if this were public?

3. ✅ Am I treating others as I'd want to be treated?

4. ✅ Is this fair to all affected parties?

5. ✅ Am I acting for the DAO or for myself?

When in Doubt

Step	Action
1️⃣	Pause before acting
2️⃣	Consult the ethics framework
3️⃣	Ask a trusted member or leader
4️⃣	When still uncertain, disclose and discuss
5️⃣	Document your reasoning

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🔗 Learn More

• ⚖️ Compliance — Legal requirements

• 🏛️ Leadership Council — Governance oversight

• 📜 Community Guidelines — Behavior standards

• 🗳️ How Governance Works — Governance process

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🔗 Related Pages

ComplianceLeadership CouncilHow Governance WorksGuidelines