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The Nivenly Covenant 1.0

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<Entity,Person(s),Authors,Organization(s)> herby agree an unequivocally commit to the fullest
extent of our understanding, our intentions, and our goals to The Nivenly Covenant 1.0

1. Sustainability

We agree that sustainability is our critical priority, and is necessary for the longevity of future generations of stewards and technologists.

We agree to prioritize the sustainability, mental, and physical health, well-being, overall working condition, and operational excellence for the people working on the project, the source code of the project, and the day-to-day operations of the project.

We understand that the longevity and success of this project is intended to be given to another generation of stewards long after the original authors have completed their work on the project. We aim to leave this project in better condition than we inherited it.

We understand that "right" is more important than "right now", and that future generations are more important than the needs of today.

Given the decision between profit and sustainability, we unequivocally chose sustainability.

2. Ownership

We agree to examine our relationship with ownership, and understand the consequences of our decisions with regard to ownership.

2.a Equal Ownership

We acknowledge that an imbalance in ownership creates an imbalance in the health of our people and our works.

We understand that private ownership is a great responsibility that requires special attention to detail in order to operate sustainably. We have considered releasing our work to the public domain and have determined that private ownership is a more appropriate ownership model for our work.

If we chose to instill a concept of ownership for the project, we agree to share the ownership equally amongst those that maintain and contribute to the project.

2.b Stewardship

As an alternative to private ownership, we have considered releasing our work to the public domain.

We understand that the public domain is a dedicated space, where there is no concept of private ownership. In the event we release our project to the public domain, we agree to serve needs of the general public and act as responsible software stewards. We understand that we have an obligation to the public conservation of our work. As a steward we understand we are in position of burden; and not that of authority.

3. Violence and Authoritarianism

We unequivocally condone violence and authoritarianism in any form.

All violent and authoritarian entities are forbidden from our works to the fullest extent permissible by our ownership model and law.

If the works are privately owned, we forbid any violent or authoritarian entities from using the software, contributing to the software, or selling the software.

If the works are public domain, we forbid any violent or authoritarian entity from contributing to our stewardship of the software. We agree that any violent or authoritarian entity can not serve the needs of the general public.

The list includes (but is not limited to):

  • Police and Law enforcement organizations
  • Military organizations
  • Totalitarian and authoritarian government
  • Offensive military operations
  • Anti-human-rights organizations, or their affiliates
  • Pro-gun, firearm, or ballistics organizations
  • Tactical equipment and weapons distributors, resellers, manufacturers, and trading bodies
  • Affiliates contributing to the success of any violent or authoritarian entity

4. Human Rights

We agree that all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and sexual identity, expression, or orientation should be protected by the fullest extent of law, culture, and legitimacy possible.

We agree that all races, and ethnic backgrounds should have equal rights, experience, and psychological safety of mind.

All entities, individuals, organizations, and contributors who have demonstrated belief or activism otherwise, will be forbidden from our project. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Anti-lgtbq+ organizations
  • Religious organizations and beliefs condemning lgbtq+ legitimacy, lifestyle, culture
  • Anti-lgtbq+ marriage organizations or beliefs
  • Organizations actively working against transgender name changing, gender marker changing, or birth certificate amendments
  • Openly racists organizations, or organizations condoning the current state of police violence
  • Pro-police organizations