Hire a Developer: Custom Web, SaaS, Bot & Mobile Coding Jobs — Official Rules, Member Safety & Platform Protection Guidelines

Welcome to Hire a Developer: Custom Web, SaaS, Bot & Mobile Coding Jobs. To protect both our members (buyers, sellers, engineers, and webmasters) and the Syndipath platform from fraud, malware, copyright abuse, and low-quality spam, every thread and reply posted in this board must strictly comply with the following rules. Opening a thread or conducting a trade in this section constitutes binding acceptance of this charter.

⚡ I. The 4 Golden Rules of Hire a Developer: Custom Web, SaaS, Bot & Mobile Coding Jobs (Read Before Posting)

• 💰 Mandatory Budget & Stack in Job Posts: Every client posting a coding job MUST state: (1) Project Scope, (2) Preferred Tech Stack, (3) Deadline, and (4) Realistic Budget Range (`$100–$300`, `$500–$1,500`, `$2,000+`).
• ⚖️ NEVER Pay Upfront Outside Escrow: Clients must lock milestone funds inside the On-Chain Escrow Vault (`/escrow`), and developers must never start multi-week builds without funded Escrow.
• 🚫 Zero Malicious / Exam-Trap Malware Files: Clients sending `'Run this broken repo/binary on your PC to see the bug'` `.exe`/malicious `npm` packages to steal developer wallets are permanently banned on sight.
• 📦 Full Source Code & IP Handover: Upon final Escrow milestone release, the developer must hand over complete, unencrypted, buildable source code and deployment documentation.

📋 II. Section Scope, Proof & Technical Verification Standards

Authorized Scope: Posting custom full-stack web/SaaS development jobs, custom scraper/bot commissions, mobile app builds, API integrations, and urgent bug-fixing tasks.

• Verification Rule #1: Developers replying to a job thread should state their relevant experience, proposed architecture, and estimated delivery timeline rather than generic one-word 'PM sent' spam.
• Verification Rule #2: Both parties must agree on a written specification checklist inside On-Site PM or the Escrow contract before coding begins.
• Verification Rule #3: Standard 14-day post-delivery bug-fix warranty applies to all custom development contracts against the agreed spec.
• Mandatory Sub-Forum & Title Clarity: Select the exact matching Sub-Forum tag when creating your thread and write a clear, specific title (vague clickbait titles like "LOOK HERE FAST!!" or "URGENT HELP" are edited or removed).
• Thread Bumping Policy: Use the official ⬆️ Bump Thread button according to your daily member quota (Standard: 1/24h, VIP/Pro: 4/day, or Sponsored Pin). Replying "bump / up / still available" repeatedly to your own thread is prohibited.

🛡️ III. Member Financial & Technical Protection Protocol

• Developer Security Alert: Always open unknown client repositories inside an isolated Docker container or cloud devcontainer—never run `npm install` or `.sln`/`.py` files from unknown clients directly on your host OS.
• Client Protection: Escrow milestones ensure you only release payment after testing the live staging build and verifying clean code delivery.
• Anti-Impersonation & On-Site Verification Rule: Scammers frequently create fake Telegram/Discord accounts mimicking trusted forum members. Always require an On-Site Private Message (`/messages`) or On-Site Live Chat confirmation before sending a single dollar. Trades conducted purely off-site without on-site verification are at your own risk.
• Mandatory On-Chain Escrow Vault (`/escrow`): Whenever buying or selling domains, websites, source code, accounts, or development services, use the Official On-Chain Escrow Vault. Refusing to accept official forum Escrow when requested by a buyer is grounds for immediate thread suspension.
• iTrader Feedback Honesty: Mutual iTrader ratings (+1 / 0 / -1) must reflect real transactions tied to a valid Marketplace thread. Retaliatory false feedback or self-rating via alt accounts results in permanent termination.

🚨 IV. Site Protection, Legal Compliance & Zero-Tolerance Prohibitions

To protect the platform's infrastructure, legal standing, and search engine reputation, the following activities are strictly prohibited across all boards:

• 1. Zero Stolen Data, Carding & Financial Fraud: No stolen credit cards, hacked bank/PayPal/Stripe accounts, carded cloud/ad accounts, leaked personal PII databases, or forged government KYC documents.
• 2. Zero Malware, Stealers, Drainers & Botnets: No uploading or linking to info-stealers, RATs, crypto wallet drainers, ransomware, obfuscated malicious scripts, or DDoS booter/stresser services.
• 3. Zero Nulled / Warez / DMCA Infringement: Do not distribute cracked commercial software, nulled WordPress themes/plugins, or pirated courses that violate copyright law.
• 4. Zero Doxxing, Blackmail & Defamation: Never publish another member's private personal information, client domains (site outing), or unverified extortion accusations.

🔨 V. Enforcement & Penalty Escalation Matrix

As part of our platform-wide Member Protection Initiative, please follow this mandatory 3-Step Safety Checklist whenever interacting in Hire a Developer: Custom Web, SaaS, Bot & Mobile Coding Jobs:

1. Verify Identity On-Site First: Never trust a screenshot on Telegram claiming to be a forum member. Always click ✉️ Send PM or open the bottom-right 💬 Live Support Chat on the forum to confirm the exact deal terms and wallet address on-site.
2. Use the On-Chain Escrow Vault (`/escrow`): Lock funds in /escrow so the seller knows payment is secured and the buyer knows funds are only released after verifying all deliverables (Hire a Developer: Custom Web, SaaS, Bot & Mobile Coding Jobs Rules).
3. Report Rule Violations Instantly: If you spot a thread missing required proofs, sharing suspicious binaries, or violating our warranty standards, open 💬 Live Support Chat → 🚨 Complaint / Report with `@RootAdmin` for immediate review.