Add a Code of Conduct for TeachLink Backend

[RUKAYAT-CODER]

Background

The Governance/ folder does not yet include a Governance/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md document. This is a governance gap: contributors and maintainers lack a clear, versioned reference for this area of governance. Adding the document closes the gap and keeps the change self-contained within the Governance folder.

Implementation Plan

• Create Governance/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md and document the expected behavior.
• Specify the unacceptable behavior.
• Define the scope of application.
• Add regression tests where applicable
• Document the change

Acceptance Criteria

• Governance requirement is implemented successfully
• Scope is limited to a maximum of two files
• No changes are made outside the Governance folder
• No regression in existing functionality
• Tests pass and code follows project standards
• Change is documented

[Saintricks]

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Hi, I’d be happy to take this on. I’ve looked into the issue closely and feel confident that I can deliver a high-quality implementation quickly and efficiently.

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[Faree-code]

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Hi Maintainer, I’d like to take this governance task. I can add Governance/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md with clear expectations, unacceptable behavior, and scope, while keeping the change entirely within the Governance folder and within the two-file limit. I’ll also verify that the documentation meets the project’s contribution standards.

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Hi Maintainer, can i handle this?

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