📄 Antitrust policy [due 23 Aug]

policies/README.md

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 ## Index of CF Policies
 
-- [Bylaws](../bylaws/README.md)
+- [Antitrust Policy](./antitrust-policy.md)
 - [Code of Conduct](./code-of-conduct.md)
 - [Conflict of Interest Policy](./conflict-of-interest.md)
 - [Continuity and Administrative Access Policy](./succession-plan.md)

policies/antitrust-policy.md

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+# Commonhaus Foundation Anti-Trust Policy
+
+## Purpose
+
+The Commonhaus Foundation (CF) requires that all members, activities, projects, committees, and working groups comply with applicable anti-trust laws.
+
+## Scope
+
+This policy applies to all participants in Commonhaus Foundation activities, including but not limited to general members, project representatives, councilors, and committee members. It is designed to complement the [Conflict of Interest Policy](./conflict-of-interest.md) and other governance documents of the foundation.
+
+## Commitment to Compliance
+
+By participating in any official or informal activities of the Foundation that are directly related to its governance or operations, participants commit to upholding this policy and promoting fair competition.
+
+## General Principles
+
+1. **Compliance with laws**: All members and participants in CF activities must comply with all applicable anti-trust and competition laws.
+2. **Fair competition**: Individuals participating in CF activities must not engage in practices that unfairly limit competition, such as price-fixing, market allocation, or bid-rigging.
+3. **Avoiding anti-competitive practices**: Participants in CF activities must avoid discussions or agreements that could be seen as anti-competitive, including:
+    - Pricing strategies or policies
+    - Division of markets or customers
+    - Boycotts of specific vendors, customers, or products
+    - Limiting production or restricting supply
+
+## Guidelines for Meetings and Communications
+
+1. **Agendas and anti-trust questions**: All meetings should follow a prepared agenda as described in the [bylaws](../bylaws/3-cf-council. Potential anti-trust questions posed by the agenda should be raised in advance.
+2. **Reporting concerns**: If at any time a member believes that a discussion or activity may violate anti-trust laws, they should immediately report their concerns to the CF Council or legal advisor.
+
+## Participation in Foundation activities
+
+The foundation encourages open participation in its projects and activities. Membership in CF should not be used to exclude or disadvantage any individual or entity.
+
+## Handling Violations
+
+Any reported or suspected violations of this policy will be promptly investigated by the CF Council.
+
+### Reporting a Violation
+
+Any suspected violations of this policy should be directed to the [report mailing list](https://github.com/commonhaus/foundation/blob/main/CONTACTS.yaml)
+
+## Consequences of Violations
+
+Antitrust law violations can lead to severe consequences, including heavy fines for both companies and individuals, imprisonment in some jurisdictions, civil claims for damages by affected parties, and reputational damage to members and the CF.
+
+Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of membership.
+
+## Review and Updates
+
+This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains effective and relevant. Amendments will be made in accordance with the CF’s governance processes.
+
+## Acknowledgment
+
+All members are required to acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of this policy upon joining CF and at regular intervals as determined by the CF Council.