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# Conflicts of Interest

> Internal policy for the prevention, identification, and management of conflicts of interest within CosmixMC Network Staff.

This section regulates the **prevention, identification, and management of conflicts of interest** within the CosmixMC Network Staff, with the objective of ensuring **impartiality, transparency, and professionalism** in all actions.

Every Staff member must always prioritize the interests of the server and the community over any personal interests.

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## What is a Conflict of Interest?

A conflict of interest is any situation in which a Staff member:

* Obtains or may obtain a personal benefit.
* Acts in a partial or biased manner.
* Has a relationship that may influence their judgment.
* Compromises the objectivity of a decision.

The existence of a conflict **does not automatically imply an infraction**, but **failing to manage it properly does**.

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## General Principles

* Staff must always act impartially, regardless of friendships or personal relationships with users or other Staff members.
* Transparency is mandatory.
* In case of doubt, the situation must be reported and escalated to the Head of Staff or Administration.
* Concealing a conflict is considered a serious infraction.

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## Situations Considered as Conflicts of Interest

The following are considered conflicts of interest, among others:

* Moderating, sanctioning, or handling cases involving:
  * Close friends.
  * Partners.
  * Family members.
  * Individuals with whom there is a direct personal relationship.
* Directly or indirectly benefiting known users.
* Making decisions that may favor one’s own position, rank, or image.
* Participating in evaluations, sanctions, or promotions where a personal relationship exists.
* Using internal information for personal or third-party benefit.

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## Prohibited Situations

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    Applying lighter sanctions, accelerating processes, or ignoring infractions due to personal affinity.
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    Hiding infractions committed by close individuals or other Staff members.
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    Using one’s rank to gain personal advantages or avoid sanctions.
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    Influencing decisions of other Staff members to serve personal interests.
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## Procedure in Case of a Conflict of Interest

When a Staff member detects or believes that a conflict of interest may exist, they must:

1. **Refrain from intervening** in the case.
2. Report the situation to a higher rank.
3. Provide the necessary information privately.
4. Follow the instructions received.

> Acting without reporting a conflict will be considered a serious infraction and you will be considered complicit.

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## Conflicts Between Staff Members

* Personal conflicts between Staff members must not affect server management.
* Any disagreement must be handled privately and with a superior.
* Using one’s rank to harm another Staff member is strictly prohibited.

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## Sanctions for Conflicts of Interest

Failure to comply with this policy may result in:

* One or more Strikes.
* Temporary removal of the rank.
* Permanent removal from the Staff in serious or repeated cases.

Severity will be assessed based on impact and intent.

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## Individual Responsibility

Every Staff member is responsible for:

* Identifying potential conflicts.
* Acting with honesty and transparency.
* Always prioritizing the interests of the server.
* Consulting before acting when in doubt.