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+{
+  "label": "Welcome to Gaia Governance",
+  "position": 1,
+  "link": {
+    "type": "generated-index",
+    "description": "Gaia DAO Code of Conduct and Delegate Standards."
+  }
+}
diff --git a/docs/governance/Community/code-of-conduct.md b/docs/governance/Community/code-of-conduct.md
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+---
+sidebar_position: 1
+---
+
+# Welcome to the Gaia Community!  
+Our goal is to cultivate a safe and inclusive space that benefits all participants of the Gaia DAO while remaining in alignment with the values of the [Gaia DAO Core Mission](). This Code of Conduct outlines our shared values and expectations.
+
+This is your guide for participating in the Gaia community. This Code of Conduct applies to all spaces related to the Gaia DAO, which include:
+* The Gaia Docs at https://docs.gaianet.ai/intro/ 
+* The Gaia Governance Portal at [link]
+* The Gaia Forum [link]
+
+# Expected Behaviors
+
+* **Promote Integrity and Transparency.** Build trust within the Gaia community by being honest and transparent in your contributions. Avoid spreading misinformation, engaging in deceptive practices, or making unsupported claims. Always prioritize the collective goals of the community over personal agendas.
+* **Uphold Constructive Engagement.** Strive for discussions that are solutions-focused and constructive. When debating or critiquing, focus on the topic at hand rather than personal attacks. Aim to make the Gaia community a space where meaningful innovation and ideas flourish.
+* **Encourage Collaboration.** Collaboration drives progress. Share your expertise openly, seek advice when needed, and offer support to fellow members. By working together, we can achieve outcomes that are greater than the sum of individual efforts.
+* **Be Respectful.** Treat everyone in the Gaia community with kindness and empathy. Everyone in the community offers different perspectives and no one should feel as if they are not welcome. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of hate speech, bullying, harassment, or discrimination
+* **Stay Curious and Adaptable.** In a space that’s as rapidly evolving as AI, curiosity fuels growth. Ask questions, explore new ideas, and remain adaptable to change. Embrace experimentation and view setbacks as learning opportunities.
+* **Support Security and Safety.** Help maintain a secure environment by avoiding activities that could jeopardize the safety of others or the integrity of the network. Report vulnerabilities, scams, or suspicious behavior promptly to moderators or administrators. Always seek consent before sharing personal information about others.
+* **Explore and Have Fun.** Remember, this community is not just a place for work, but also a place for growth and fun. Encourage creative projects, enjoy the process of building together, and make the most of shared experiences.
+
+# Managing Violations
+If you are the subject of or witness to any violations of this Code of Conduct, please contact us at [email].
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+sidebar_position: 1
+---
+# Gaia DAO Delegate Standards
+> **_Note:_** The Gaia Delegate Standards are opt-in, but all Delegates within Gaia are expected to adhere to the following set of standards in addition to the Gaia DAO Code of Conduct.
+
+In addition to the general community standards outlined in the Gaia DAO Code of Conduct, delegates are held to a set of more specific standards:
+
+* **Personal Conduct.** Delegates should act with honesty, integrity, and transparency, at all times.
+* **Knowledge of Gaia.** Delegates should read all of Gaia’s documentation, remain aware of how the governance procedures work, and maintain a working knowledge of Gaia’s developments & happenings.
+* **Voting Behavior.** Delegates should operate and vote in what they believe is in the best interest of Gaia & its ecosystem.
+* **Professionalism.** Delegates should be careful and attentive to the importance of their role, using professional and unbiased language when discussing proposals on the forums.
+* **Helpful Discourse.** Delegates should use clear and accessible explanations for the rationale behind each of their votes.
+* **Conflicts of Interest.** Disclose any conflicts of interest in your Tally Delegate profile and keep it up to date. Avoid conflicts of interest where possible.
+* **Remain active.** Delegates should be as accessible as possible to the community to answer questions and respond to comments. We understand that extraordinary circumstances occur, and sometimes grace periods are needed. Delegates should communicate their intention to stop being delegates as soon as possible to allow GAIA holders to re-delegate their voting power. 
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+{
+  "label": "Delegation",
+  "position": 2,
+  "link": {
+    "type": "generated-index",
+    "description": "An explanation of how delegation works in Gaia governance"
+  }
+}
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+sidebar_position: 1
+---
+
+# GAIA Delegation
+
+> **_NOTE:_** ⚠️ Delegate your claimed tokens from [this page].
+
+Delegating your tokens allows you to give the voting rights of your held GAIA tokens to another user or entity’s address. Delegating does not remove the tokens from your control, it only allocates the tokens’ voting power to someone else. Each GAIA token equates to 1 vote.
+
+To activate the voting power of a token holder’s GAIA tokens, they must delegate their tokens to an Ethereum address. This address can be their own or a third party. Once an address is delegated voting power, the controller of that address becomes a Delegate who is able to vote on governance proposals.
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+sidebar_position: 2
+---
+
+# How Delegation Works
+
+* Delegating token voting power does not change the ownership of GAIA tokens, but simply activates the tokens’ voting power and provides that voting power to an address chosen by the token holder.
+* Delegation can be changed at any time by the token holder on [Tally link]. Once token voting power is delegated, the delegation will persist until it is changed or the tokens are sold or transferred to a different address.
+* Delegation cannot be split across multiple addresses. Once delegated, all voting power held in one wallet is delegated to a single address.
+* GAIA token voting power can only be delegated by the wallet owner. Tokens held within wallets on centralized exchanges cannot be delegated.
+
+# How to Become a Delegate
+
+**Step 1: Create a Profile on the Governance Forum**
+
+Sign up on the [Gaia DAO Governance Forum] to secure your forum handle. To familiarize yourself with the structure of the forum, refer to [this pinned post]. 
+
+**Step 2: Register through Tally**
+
+Tally is a third-party governance platform which will facilitate aspects of Gaia DAO’s governance, including delegation and onchain voting. Incoming delegates must register through Tally. 
+
+Once inside the registration portal, take some time to fill out the information. You will need to prepare a Statement of Intent, Core Values, and Disclosures/Conflicts of Interest. At the bottom, you have the option to choose from eight **Focus Areas**. These Focus Areas have been established specifically for Gaia, enabling delegates to lend themselves to a specific component of governance that best fits their background/interest. Note that these Focus Areas are non-binding, but they help add structure and work cohesion among the delegate body.
+
+The eight focus areas are: 
+- Staking and Rewards
+- Treasury Management
+- Network Upgrades
+- Open Source
+- Grant Programs
+- Community Outreach
+- Public Goods
+- Partnerships
+
+**Step 3: Cross-Post your Full Statement on the Forum**
+
+Once you have successfully registered through Tally, the final step is to cross-post the information from your Full Statement to the governance forum within the “Delegate Statements” sub-category. For the title, use “(Delegate name) Delegate Statement”. The post body should simply be a copy/paste of the Full Statement that was submitted through Tally.
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+sidebar_position: 4
+---
+
+# How to Delegate
+
+* Visit [Tally link]
+* Connect your wallet
+* Follow the prompts to select a Delegate or self-delegate
+
+For more details on how to delegate your voting power on Tally, see [this guide](https://docs.tally.xyz/knowledge-base/delegations-on-tally/delegating-voting-power).
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+
+# Why Delegation Is Important
+
+Through delegation, it's possible for someone who does not own any GAIA tokens to hold voting power without incurring any financial cost. This removes a major economic hurdle, increasing participation in Gaia governance.
+
+If you are interested in participating as a Delegate, see the [Delegates section] of the governance forums.
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+{
+  "label": "Welcome to Gaia Governance",
+  "position": 1,
+  "link": {
+    "type": "generated-index",
+    "description": "This page is a simple link to the governance forums."
+  }
+}
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+sidebar_position: 1
+---
+
+# Using and Navigating the Governance Forum
+**[Gaia DAO Governance Forum]()**
+
+The Gaia governance forum exists as a place for community members, delegates, contributors, and other governance participants to propose and debate ideas for the future of the ecosystem. Furthermore, the governance forum acts as the venue for users to post the first iteration of their ideas, which may then progress to offchain Snapshot signal voting and, later, onchain voting. Active participation on the forum is crucial in enabling proposal authors to refine their thought processes before the wider community has the chance to vote on the idea. 
+
+To get started, sign up or login [here](https://gaianet.discourse.group/login).
+
+Once you have created or logged into your account, head over to the pinned [“Welcome to Gaia DAO Governance”](https://gaianet.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-gaia-dao-governance/9) post. Here, you will find links to help you get started in navigating the forum, including how to customize your profile, instructions for navigating the [Governance](https://gaianet.discourse.group/c/governance/5) category, understanding the [GIP lifecycle](https://gaianet.discourse.group/t/gaia-dao-proposal-lifecycle/21), accessing the [GIP template](https://gaianet.discourse.group/t/gip-template/23), instructions on how to [become a delegate](https://gaianet.discourse.group/t/delegate-statement-template-instructions/19), and more. 
+
+From the main forum landing page, if you want to simply see all of the latest posts, head to the “[Latest](https://gaianet.discourse.group/latest)” tab. The two main categories that organize the forum posts are “[General](https://gaianet.discourse.group/c/general/4)” and “[Governance](https://gaianet.discourse.group/c/governance/5)”. The “General” category is a place for any post that doesn’t belong in any of the “Governance” sub-categories. The “Governance” category is the primary space for Gaia DAO discussions. It is broken up into multiple sub-categories, including: 
+* [Delegate Statements](https://gaianet.discourse.group/c/governance/delegate-statements/13): a place for delegates to post their Delegate Statements and update the community with their voting rationale. 
+* [Guides & Documentation](https://gaianet.discourse.group/c/governance/guides-and-documentation/8): a central repository for governance-related guides, how-tos, and documentation.
+* [Voting Reminders & Updates](https://gaianet.discourse.group/c/governance/voting-reminders/7): a place for recurring posts to keep members informed about upcoming governance votes, meeting recaps, and updates.
+* [Proposals Discussion Calls](https://gaianet.discourse.group/c/governance/proposals-discussions-call/9): a place for archiving and scheduling calls for proposal discussions, including walkthroughs and AMAs.
+* [Governance Reporting Calls (GRC)](https://gaianet.discourse.group/c/governance/grc/10): a place for DAO governance reporting, including financial or operational updates.
+* [DAO Finances](https://gaianet.discourse.group/c/governance/dao-finances/11): a place for updates, reports, and discussions on Gaia DAO treasury and financial matters.
+* [Governance Platforms](https://gaianet.discourse.group/c/governance/governance-platforms/14): a place for information and discussions related to tools and platforms supporting governance processes.
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+{
+  "label": "Governance",
+  "position": 4,
+  "link": {
+    "type": "generated-index",
+    "description": "An explanation Gaia's governance system"
+  }
+}
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+---
+sidebar_position: 8
+---
+
+# Amendments to Governance
+
+The GIP Process, Voting Parameters, Voting Power, and all other governance mechanisms can be amended or modified through the GIP process. The above describes only the current state of governance mechanics. The community is encouraged to decide the future state of governance, the Gaia DAO, and GaiaNet itself.
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+---
+
+# Supporting Entities & Their Responsibilities
+
+Below is a table outlining the primary accountabilities for Gaia DAO and its relationship to other entities within the ecosystem. Each branch of the ecosystem is meant to operate within clearly defined domains.
+
+| | **Gaia DAO** |**Gaia Foundation** | **Gaia Labs** |
+| -------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
+| **Scope of Work** | **Core Mandate**  <ul><li> Governance & token strategy (ex. token bridging, DEXs, staking solutions)</li><li> Procurement (service providers, support Core Contributors)</li><li> Owns Gaia Treasury and drives Community-driven treasury initiatives</li>| **Executive Oversight**<ul><li> Sets high-level vision & strategic goals</li><li> Brand & legal compliance</li><li> Structuring grant programs and incentives</li><li> Budget Ratification</li> | **Technical & Advisory**<ul><li> Builds & maintains protocol infrastructure</li><li> Provides development & integration support</li><li> Oversees ecosystem & accelerator programs</li>
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+---
+sidebar_position: 7
+---
+
+# GIP Template
+
+> **_✍️ TEMPLATE:_** Proposers are encouraged to follow the standard proposal template for Gaia Improvement Proposals. Proposals can be submitted via Tally or other governance applications supporting Gaia governance. 
+
+
+**TITLE: [GIP-#: Proposal Title]**
+> **_ℹ️ NOTE:_** Please do not add a number to the proposal until it is posted onchain. Check the last GIP on Tally to assign the appropriate number to your proposal.
+
+**Simple Summary**
+
+Add a one-sentence summary of the proposal.
+
+**Abstract**
+
+Use this initial section to provide a ~250-word summary of the proposal. This summary should include ~2 paragraphs explaining the motivation and impact of the upgrade you are proposing.
+
+This information should be simple, direct, and in accessible language. Describe the problem that the Gaia Improvement Proposal addresses, and how it improves or contributes to Gaia.
+
+**Motivation**
+
+Detail why this GIP is necessary and what issues or opportunities it seeks to address within the Gaia ecosystem. Discuss the benefits of the proposed changes to users and developers.
+
+**Specification**
+
+The technical specification should describe the syntax, semantics, and any new components. This section should be precise enough to enable developers to implement the change.
+
+**Rationale**
+
+Discuss the rationale behind the design decisions and the approach taken. Explain why certain key choices were made and describe alternative solutions that were considered, if appropriate.
+
+**Backward Compatibility**
+
+Discuss any backward compatibility issues. Describe the impact of the proposed change on existing applications, contracts, or GaiaNet itself, highlighting how backward compatibility is handled or why breaking changes are necessary.
+
+**Security Considerations**
+
+Examine the security aspects related to the proposal. Discuss potential threats, risks, and vulnerabilities, and explain how they are addressed or mitigated.
+
+**Other Information**
+
+* Link to Governance Forum discussions, blog posts, and other related discussions.
+* Link out to relevant code, interface, or other audits if applicable.
+* Links to additional resources, context, or previous versions of the proposal.
+
+**Voting**
+
+Define what a “Yay” and “Nay” vote entails. If there are any Snapshot votes or forum polls associated with this proposal, please attach the corresponding links.
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+
+# Governance Bodies
+
+The governance bodies that participate in the Gaia governance system include:
+* **GAIA Delegators**: a governance body made up of GAIA tokenholders who delegate the voting power, indirectly participating in the Gaia governance system.
+   * The voting power of GAIA Delegators is held and exercised by the controllers of the addresses to which voting power has been delegated ("**Delegates**").
+   * GAIA Delegators can also delegate the voting power of their GAIA tokens to themselves by delegating to an address they control.
+* **Delegates**: Governance participants who are delegated voting power, either from another user/entity or through self-delegation.
+  * Delegates may propose and vote on governance proposals.
+* **Gaia Security Council** ("**Security Council**"): comprising [amount] committee members who are signers on a specific multi-sig wallet, which have powers to perform certain Emergency Actions, as delegated to it by the Gaia DAO, and is responsible for upholding the Gaia DAO Mission. Through the submission, approval, and implementation of GIPs, the Gaia DAO is able to modify the Security Council's composition and powers, or to eliminate the Security Council entirely. Their powers, procedures, and membership are set out in the sections below. 
+   * The Security Council controls the following multsig: [contract]
+   * The primary responsibility of the Security Council is to evaluate and approve onchain proposals that have been approved by Delegates, before the proposals are executed onchain.
+   * The Security Council can initiate vetoes of proposals under emergency circumstances.
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+
+# Gaia Governance System
+
+The Gaia governance system governs smart contracts related to Gaia, including:
+* ContractTitle contract deployed at [contract] on Ethereum
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+
+# Core Mission
+
+The [Gaia DAO Core Mission] sets out the vision and values of the Gaia DAO.