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+# 📜 Code of Conduct
+
+Welcome to **City Pulse** — a collaborative project to empower users with real-time city insights using data and AI.  
+We’re committed to building a **welcoming, respectful, and inclusive** community for all contributors.
+
+---
+
+## 💡 Community Values
+
+We expect all participants to:
+
+- 🤝 Treat everyone with respect and courtesy  
+- 💬 Engage in constructive discussions and feedback  
+- 🌐 Embrace diversity in skills, perspectives, and backgrounds  
+- 🚀 Help each other learn and grow through collaboration  
+- 📚 Uphold an open, transparent, and kind communication culture
+
+---
+
+## 🚫 Unacceptable Behavior
+
+The following are strictly prohibited:
+
+- ❌ Harassment, discrimination, or hate speech  
+- ❌ Personal attacks, bullying, or threats  
+- ❌ Trolling, spamming, or intentionally derailing discussions  
+- ❌ Sharing personal/private information without consent  
+- ❌ Sexualized language, imagery, or unwelcome advances  
+
+---
+
+## ⚖️ Enforcement Actions May Include:
+
+| Consequence       | Description                                                                 |
+|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| 🟢 Warning         | Private notice detailing the inappropriate behavior                        |
+| 🟡 Temporary Ban   | Temporary suspension from project activities                               |
+| 🔴 Permanent Ban   | Full removal from project and related community spaces                     |
+
+---
+
+## 🙋 Reporting Misconduct
+
+If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please report it:
+
+🔗 **Maintainer LinkedIn**: [Jot Ajmani](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jot-ajmani-b9154b217/)  
+📧 **Email**: jotajmani3003@gmail.com  
+🔒 All reports will be handled **confidentially and respectfully**.
+
+---
+
+## 👥 Scope
+
+This Code of Conduct applies to:
+
+- GitHub activity (issues, pull requests, discussions)  
+- Project-related platforms (chat, documentation, code reviews)  
+- Any interaction under the scope of the **City Pulse** project
+
+---
+
+## 📝 Attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is based on the [Contributor Covenant v2.1](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html).
+
+---
+
+Thank you for helping us keep **City Pulse** an inclusive, friendly, and innovative community. 💙