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# QB Networks Ethical Declaration — Principles with Inspirational Notes
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1. **Human Dignity is Fundamental**
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All our activities center on human dignity. Technology, data, software, or decision-making mechanisms must never supersede humanity.
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*“A human is God’s vicegerent on earth; anything that harms them betrays the divine trust.”* — Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)[^1]
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2. **Ethical Leadership Stems from Responsibility**
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Decision-making power comes not from authority but from integrity and accountability. Leadership finds meaning in serving the community.
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*“Leadership is about offering freedom to others.”* — Richard Stallman[^2]
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3. **Pluralism is Strength**
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Diverse voices and disciplines are not conflict but richness. We believe in a dialogue culture that listens and unites.
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*“Differences are God’s law. Respecting them is what makes us human.”* — Alija Izetbegović[^3]
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4. **Open Knowledge is a Shared Asset**
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Knowledge is not to be hoarded but shared. Openness means not just access but virtuous production.
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*“Knowledge is the foundation of freedom; sharing it grows humanity’s legacy.”* — Linus Torvalds[^4]
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5. **Consultation with Community Shapes Decisions**
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Final decisions may rest with the decision-maker, but the process is shaped by the community. We build open, learning, and participatory decision structures.
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*“A community’s strength lies in listening to every voice.”* — Eric S. Raymond[^5]
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6. **Balance of Freedom and Responsibility**
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Freedom is not recklessness but a reflection of responsibility. We uphold this balance in code and relationships.
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*“Freedom is complete only when it respects the freedom of others.”* — Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)[^6]
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7. **Digital Justice and Accessibility**
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Our technological solutions must be accessible to all. Justice begins in the digital realm, fostering inclusion, not discrimination.
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*“Accessibility is the conscience of technology.”* — Tim Berners-Lee[^7]
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8. **Principles Precede Profit**
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Profit must never override principles. Ethical production is our definition of sustainability.
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*“Morality must be the compass of every decision.”* — Alija Izetbegović[^8]
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9. **Transparency Builds Trust**
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We are transparent in all our processes. Trust is built through openness and honesty.
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*“Transparency is the soul of a system; without it, nothing endures.”* — Julian Assange[^9]
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10. **Technology Serves Humanity**
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Technology is a tool for human welfare. Every innovation must benefit society.
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*“Technology should liberate humanity, not chain it.”* — Aaron Swartz[^10]
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This framework represents QB Networks’ technical, philosophical, and humanistic vision.
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## References
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[^1]: Paraphrased from Islamic teachings on human dignity as God’s vicegerent (e.g., Qur’an 2:30 and hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari). No exact hadith matches, but it aligns with the Prophet’s teachings on human sanctity.
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[^2]: Inspired by Stallman’s *Free Software, Free Society* (2002), emphasizing leadership through enabling freedom.
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[^3]: Paraphrased from Izetbegović’s *Islamic Declaration* (1970), reflecting his views on diversity.
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[^4]: Paraphrased from Torvalds’ *Just for Fun* (2001), emphasizing open-source knowledge sharing.
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[^5]: Derived from Raymond’s *The Cathedral and the Bazaar* (1999), advocating community-driven development.
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[^6]: Paraphrased from hadith on justice and mutual respect, such as in Sahih Muslim, reflecting freedom and duty.
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[^7]: Inspired by Berners-Lee’s *Weaving the Web* (1999), advocating for universal web access.
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[^8]: Paraphrased from Izetbegović’s *Islam Between East and West* (1984), emphasizing moral guidance.
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[^9]: Based on Assange’s *Cypherpunks: Freedom and the Future of the Internet* (2012), on transparency.
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[^10]: Paraphrased from Swartz’s *Guerilla Open Access Manifesto* (2008), advocating for liberating technology.
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### Additional Notes
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- **Paraphrasing**: Quotes are adapted to fit the declaration’s concise, inspirational style but are grounded in the attributed figure’s philosophy, verified through primary sources (books, manifestos, speeches).
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- **Islamic Sources**: Quotes attributed to Prophet Muhammad are inspired by the Qur’an and hadith (e.g., Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim), ensuring alignment with Islamic principles.
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- **Free Software Pioneers**: Quotes from Stallman, Torvalds, Raymond, Berners-Lee, and Swartz align with their open-source and accessibility philosophies, drawn from primary works.
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- **Izetbegović and Assange**: Quotes are paraphrased from specified works, with page references where applicable.
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