1. Governance Philosophy
It Is Unique Official (IIUO) operates as a community-driven open-source platform with a strong emphasis on quality, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
Governance is designed to balance openness with control, ensuring that collaboration remains productive, secure, and respectful.
2. Governance Structure
The community governance model consists of the following roles:
- Core Maintainers: Responsible for project direction, approvals, and releases
- Project Maintainers: Manage specific projects and review contributions
- Selected Contributors: Approved members who actively contribute
- Community Members: Public users who engage, learn, and provide feedback
3. Decision-Making Process
Technical and strategic decisions are made through:
- Maintainer discussions and internal reviews
- Technical merit, security impact, and scalability
- Community feedback where applicable
Final decisions rest with the Core Maintainers to ensure consistency and project integrity.
4. Contribution Governance
Contributions follow a controlled workflow:
- Contributor application and review
- Access granted based on skill and alignment
- Mandatory code review and testing
- Approval by project maintainers
5. Code Review & Quality Control
All contributions are subject to:
- Peer review
- Security assessment
- Style and documentation standards
- Performance and maintainability checks
6. Conflict Resolution
In the event of disagreements or conflicts:
- Issues should first be discussed respectfully
- Maintainers may mediate unresolved matters
- Core Maintainers make final determinations if required
7. Enforcement & Moderation
IIUO enforces community standards to maintain a professional and inclusive environment.
Actions may include warnings, restriction of privileges, or removal from the community for serious violations.
8. Transparency
Governance policies, contribution rules, and major decisions are documented publicly whenever possible.
Sensitive security or moderation matters may be handled privately to protect users and projects.
9. Amendments
This governance framework may be updated as the community evolves. Changes will be published on this page.
10. Contact
For governance-related questions or concerns, contact:
Effective Date: January 1, 2025