> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://explore.joinseeds.earth/libraries-and-templates/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://explore.joinseeds.earth/libraries-and-templates/badge-templates-and-library-open-library/coordination-badges/moderator.md).

# Moderator

### Description <a href="#description" id="description"></a>

The Moderator has fiduciary responsibility to protect members in the DHOs communication spaces.&#x20;

If evidence shows that a member has harassed or distracted to perform normal duties, it is at the discretion of those holding the moderator badge to take corrective action and enact a disciplinary protocol for rule violations (such as banning members from chat groups).&#x20;

To execute this duty, moderators must be aware of commenting guidelines and server protocols to remove members.&#x20;

*Note that this badge does NOT include content moderation and conflict/tension resolution.*

### Powers, Perks, and Possibilities <a href="#powers-perks-and-possibilities" id="powers-perks-and-possibilities"></a>

* accept evidence from members that show a security affront and inability to perform duties
* review and discuss evidence with other moderators (via a private or semi-private channel)
* decide on a disciplinary action, including a warning, a referral, a kick (temporary removal) or a ban (permanent removal)
* execute on disciplinary action and notify the offender

Submitted by Joachim Stroh of [Hypha DHO](https://explore.joinseeds.earth/7.-take-action-with-the-commons-organisations/the-hypha-dao-dho/)


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://explore.joinseeds.earth/libraries-and-templates/badge-templates-and-library-open-library/coordination-badges/moderator.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.