# Chainguard Community Guidelines!

URL: https://chainguard-docs-preview-git-1016-404s.chainguard.app/guidelines.md
Last Modified: September 28, 2026


This space is for developers, engineers, and security pros who are building and learning together to secure the software supply chain—from distroless containers to CVE-free deployments.

We’re glad you’re here. To keep this space productive and respectful, please follow these community guidelines:

## 1. Be kind and respectful to one another.

* Assume good intent. We all come from different backgrounds, skill levels, and communication styles.
* Encourage curiosity and questions — no gatekeeping or shaming.

## 2. Stay on topic when posting!

* Use the relevant channels.
* Ask questions, share tips, post relevant resources.
* For memes or off-topic convos, head to #memes or #overheard — we love a good laugh.

## 3. Help each other (there are no dumb questions, either!)

* Don't be afraid to ask “basic” questions—someone else is probably wondering the same.
* Share what worked for you. Bonus points for linking docs, examples, or GitHub issues.
* Be constructive when offering feedback or corrections.

## 4. Respect privacy & security.

* Don’t share private customer data, credentials, or anything sensitive.
* If you see something that violates these guidelines, DM the @chainguard-team.

## 5. This is a Community, Not Support

* While Chainguard team members may participate, this Slack isn’t a replacement for official support and is outside of our formal SLAs.
* If you are interested in Enterprise Support from Chainguard, we recommend getting in touch with our Sales team to discuss options tailored to your needs.

## 6. By Being Here, You Agree To:

* Follow these guidelines.
* Help us keep this a welcoming space.
* Remember: we're building something better—together.

Got questions about the guidelines or ideas for improvement? DM the @chainguard-team — we're always listening and here to help!