<aside> 💡 Purpose: This code ensures that all the parties involved in the District Zero ecosystem align with the District Zero’s values and vision, fostering transparent collaboration, reliability, and continuous growth being aware of the natural tendency of opportunistic behaviors. "The Code is more what you’d call guidelines than actual rules." - Captain Barbossa

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Parley & District Zero: Ensuring Transparency in Opportunism

In Pirates of the Caribbean, Parley guarantees that before any action is taken, there is an opportunity for open dialogue, where each party can express their intentions without immediate hostility. It’s not about blind trust, but about structured negotiation, where self-interest is acknowledged rather than hidden.

District Zero operates on the same principle.

• Opportunism is natural in business - every District will seek advantages, but success comes from ensuring that these ambitions are communicated openly.
• Transparent self-interest prevents exploitation - when all parties lay out their goals and expectations, collaboration becomes a game of strategy, not deception.
• Clear agreements ensure fairness - rather than allowing hidden biases to erode trust, District Zero promotes an environment where teams can freely express their ambitions, align interests, and seize opportunities without undermining long-term alliances.

Just like Parley prevents unnecessary chaos, District Zero’s approach ensures that every District has the freedom to grow without conflict, secrecy, or zero-sum thinking.