Chapter 1: Core Definitions

The "hackers" we refer to are creators and builders who passionately explore system limits, pursue technical elegance, and leverage collective intelligence to solve complex problems. This Charter aims to forge consensus, draw a clear line between creation and destruction, and reshape the public image of the hacker community.

Chapter 2: Constructive Spirit (Constructive Hacker Culture)

Building as the Foundation:

Our reason for existence is to make networks and systems increasingly mature and robust. The "freedom," "sharing," and "breakthrough" advocated by our culture must be used to fix vulnerabilities, improve systems, and create safer digital commons, not for destructive or illegal exploitation.

Guardianship and Responsibility:

Community members shall dedicate themselves to raising society's overall defensive capabilities. When discovering vulnerabilities, follow responsible disclosure principles, placing public interest above personal vanity.

Rejecting Destruction:

We are fundamentally different from "crackers" who specialize in destruction, illegal intrusion, or malicious theft; we belong to distinct communities.

Chapter 3: Breakthrough

Pursuit of Ultimate Truth:

Breakthroughs originate from an insatiable curiosity about principles. We encourage a flow state that goes beyond superficial understanding to probe the very bottom of technology.

Constructive Boundary-Pushing:

So-called "breakthrough" means breaking through cognitive barriers, not legal red lines. We explore the unknown to fortify and evolve systems, not to destroy trust.

Inheriting and Accumulating:

Every meaningful technical breakthrough should be transformed into the community's public knowledge base, enabling members to climb higher on the shoulders of predecessors.

Chapter 4: Sharing

Open Source and Mutual Assistance:

Sharing is the cornerstone of hacker culture. We advocate "opening the black box" through open-source code and public documentation, lowering the threshold for latecomers to acquire knowledge.

Collaboration for Collective Progress:

The community is an equal technical exchange arena that encourages constructive code reviews and friendly technical debates, thereby breaking through individual cognitive blind spots and achieving collective growth.

Knowledge Equality:

Technical knowledge should flow freely across boundaries of identity and geography, granting every sincere explorer equal opportunities for growth.

Chapter 5: Freedom

Information Flow:

The true hacker spirit pursues the free flow of information—letting data circulate smoothly through systems like water, so that running water never stagnates, sparking innovation and resisting closed fragmentation.

Self-Discipline is Freedom:

Freedom within the community is built upon self-discipline and responsibility. The boundary of freedom is respecting others' privacy and complying with laws and regulations. Any abuse of freedom erodes the community's foundation.

Independent Exploration:

The community respects each member's right to independently choose their technical direction, tolerates non-malicious technical experimentation, and protects the autonomy of technological exploration.

Chapter 6: Community Governance

Collective Wisdom and Effort:

When the community faces significant public technical disputes or ethical conflicts, consensus should be reached through open and democratic community discussions.

Grayscale and Remediation:

For boundary-crossing actions stemming from non-malicious technical curiosity, the community establishes a fault-tolerance mechanism, guiding the actor to make amends through positive technical contributions and return to a constructive path.

Red Lines and Zero Tolerance:

For acts such as using technology for online fraud, spreading malicious code, and other behaviors that severely undermine industry credibility, the community practices "zero tolerance," resolutely opposing them and cooperating with relevant authorities.

Conclusion

Computers and networks should not be mere arenas for endless commercial plunder and speculation; they are also pure lands of inspiration, wisdom, sharing, and dedication. No matter where community members may be in the future or how great their achievements, our shared destination is: to restore the network to its original happiness, prosperity, and freedom.
This Ethical Charter is jointly maintained by community members and takes effect from the date of publication.