# Our Values

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### Trust :people\_hugging: <a href="#trust" id="trust"></a>

* Our environment is one of honesty and transparency.
* We say what we mean, we own our mistakes.

### Open Communication :mega: <a href="#open-communication" id="open-communication"></a>

* We understand tough conversations are learning opportunities.
* We listen to feedback - when we are busy talking we are not busy listening.
* We respect the form of how we give feedback.
* We are responsible for what people hear, and not just what we say.

### Accountable Freedom :free: <a href="#accountable-freedom" id="accountable-freedom"></a>

* We enable each individual to take decisions within their realm of expertise and role.
* With freedom comes accountability. Choose your path the way it works for you, but ensure the delivery is of quality, within all the requirements of that task.

### Respect :handshake: <a href="#respect" id="respect"></a>

* We accept each other's qualities and flaws.
* We are considerate of our choices, and how we communicate.
* We will make mistakes. It is what we do with those mistakes that shape what the experience has given us.

### Self-awareness :raccoon: <a href="#self-awareness" id="self-awareness"></a>

* We expect each individual to constantly evaluate and challenge their own ideas, beliefs, and paradigms.
* We expect you to differentiate between fact and opinion and treat each case as such.
* "I don't know" does not mean lack of ability, it demonstrates self-awareness, honesty and maturity.

### Positive Default ✨ <a href="#positive-default" id="positive-default"></a>

* When facing lack of context we assume the best out of others in the team and situation.
* When dealing with time constraints we work well with poor wordings and limited visibility.

### Fun 🎮 <a href="#fun" id="fun"></a>

* We don't lose sight that we are happy, energetic and idiosyncratic.
* With a respectful, self-aware, positive default environment, we are comfortable with all kinds of humor.
* Don't leave your laughter at home.

### Integrity above all else :muscle: <a href="#integrity-above-all-else" id="integrity-above-all-else"></a>

* Decisions made will be in line with the best interests of the DAO always.
* Be able to communicate and explain your reasoning.
