diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
deleted file mode 100644
index dd2e1230..00000000
--- a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,37 +0,0 @@
-# Code of Conduct
-
-## Our Commitment
-
-We are committed to a respectful, harassment-free community focused on building useful software together.
-
-## Expected Behavior
-
-- Be respectful, constructive, and specific.
-- Assume good intent while reviewing technical decisions critically.
-- Focus on ideas and implementation, not personal attacks.
-- Welcome contributors with different backgrounds and experience levels.
-
-## Unacceptable Behavior
-
-- Harassment, discrimination, or hateful conduct.
-- Personal insults, intimidation, or sustained hostility.
-- Publishing private information without explicit consent.
-- Deliberate disruption of community collaboration.
-
-## Scope
-
-This code of conduct applies in repository spaces and project communication channels where contributors represent this project.
-
-## Enforcement
-
-Modoterra Corporation and its designated maintainers have sole and final discretion to interpret, apply, and enforce this Code of Conduct.
-
-To the maximum extent permitted by law, Modoterra Corporation may take any action it deems appropriate in response to conduct it considers harmful, disruptive, unsafe, unlawful, or inconsistent with project goals, including but not limited to warning, content removal, issue or pull request closure, contribution rejection, temporary suspension, permanent ban, or escalation to legal authorities.
-
-Enforcement decisions are final.
-
-## Reporting
-
-If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior, report it privately to project maintainers at [oss@modoterra.xyz](mailto:oss@modoterra.xyz).
-
-Please include as much detail as possible so maintainers can investigate appropriately.
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 26f9afcb..7d971b3a 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -85,14 +85,8 @@ Use GitHub issues for bugs and concrete proposals. Include:
 - `xo` / commit version if relevant;
 - a minimal reproduction when possible.
 
-## Code of conduct
-
-All participation is governed by [`CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md`](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
-(same policy as other Modoterra projects). Report conduct issues to
-[oss@modoterra.xyz](mailto:oss@modoterra.xyz).
-
-Maintainers may refuse or revert contributions that violate the CLA, project
-standards, or the code of conduct.
+Maintainers may refuse or revert contributions that violate the CLA or project
+standards.
 
 ## Security
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index bd82db42..b26d08d4 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -174,13 +174,16 @@ which assigns copyright and IP in your contribution to Modoterra Corporation.
 
 - How to contribute: [`CONTRIBUTING.md`](CONTRIBUTING.md)
 - Contributor License Agreement: [`CLA.md`](CLA.md)
-- Code of conduct: [`CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md`](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
 - Security: [`SECURITY.md`](SECURITY.md)
 - Help wanted (broad): [`docs/roadmap.md`](docs/roadmap.md#help-wanted-broad-scope)
 
 Pull requests run a **Linux** gate (build, smoke, `echo26`). Multi-OS release
 builds run only when a GitHub Release is published.
 
+## Community
+
+Use common sense and decency. There is no formal code of conduct. We reserve the right to moderate this community to the extent of the law and the policy of the host. Write community@modoterra.xyz if you need us.
+
 ## License
 
 Licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md
index aea57e76..25204036 100644
--- a/docs/README.md
+++ b/docs/README.md
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ lives under `www/` and is published at [https://xo.run](https://xo.run).
 | [`../CONTRIBUTING.md`](../CONTRIBUTING.md) | How to contribute; CLA by submission |
 | [`../CLA.md`](../CLA.md) | Contributor agreement (IP assignment to Modoterra) |
 | [`../LICENSE`](../LICENSE) | MIT License (copyright Modoterra Corporation) |
-| [`../CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md`](../CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) | Community conduct (Modoterra policy) |
 | [`../SECURITY.md`](../SECURITY.md) | Vulnerability reporting (`security@modoterra.xyz`) |
 | [`architecture.md`](architecture.md) | Crate ownership and pipeline sketch |
 | [`sota-gaps.md`](sota-gaps.md) | Current vs SOTA spine; gap inventory |