# Community

Welcome to the Semantica community!

!!! info "Join Us"
    We're building an open, collaborative community around semantic AI and knowledge graphs.

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## 💬 Communication Channels

### GitHub

- **[Issues](https://github.com/Hawksight-AI/semantica/issues)** - Bug reports, feature requests, questions
- **[Pull Requests](https://github.com/Hawksight-AI/semantica/pulls)** - Code contributions
- **[Releases](https://github.com/Hawksight-AI/semantica/releases)** - Release announcements

### Contact

- **GitHub Issues**: [Create an issue](https://github.com/Hawksight-AI/semantica/issues) for all communication
- **GitHub Security Advisories**: [Report security issues](https://github.com/Hawksight-AI/semantica/security/advisories/new)

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## 🤝 Community Values

- **Respect**: Treat everyone with respect and kindness
- **Inclusion**: Welcome people of all backgrounds
- **Collaboration**: Work together to build something great
- **Learning**: Share knowledge and help others
- **Openness**: Transparent communication

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## 📖 Code of Conduct

We have a [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/Hawksight-AI/semantica/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) that all community members must follow.

### Reporting Issues

If you experience unacceptable behavior:
1. Document what happened
2. Contact maintainers through [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Hawksight-AI/semantica/issues) with "[CoC]" prefix
3. We'll investigate and respond appropriately

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## 🎯 Getting Help

### Before Asking

1. Check the [documentation](index.md)
2. Search [GitHub issues](https://github.com/Hawksight-AI/semantica/issues)
3. Review the [FAQ](faq.md)
4. Check the [cookbook](cookbook.md)

### Asking Questions

When asking for help:
- Be specific about your problem
- Include environment details
- Share what you've tried
- Provide code examples
- Be patient

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## 🏆 Recognition

All contributors are recognized in:
- [CONTRIBUTORS.md](https://github.com/Hawksight-AI/semantica/blob/main/CONTRIBUTORS.md)
- GitHub contributors page
- Release notes (for significant contributions)

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## 📚 Resources

- **[Contributing Guide](contributing.md)** - How to contribute
- **[Governance](governance.md)** - Project governance
- **[Community Projects](community-projects.md)** - Community showcase

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!!! success "Thank You!"
    Thank you for being part of the Semantica community! 🎉