# Policy and Guidelines for AI Operations

## Project Background

Read [README.md] first if you need a project overview. \
For BitTorrent protocol, consult [Wikipedia article] for a high-level overview and [bittorrent.org] for protocol specification.
Additionally, consult the README and CODING_GUIDELINES files in each respective folder if you need to work within them.

[bittorrent.org]: https://www.bittorrent.org/beps/bep_0000.html
[README.md]: README.md
[Wikipedia article]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent

## Communication

Use clear, appropriate English for non-native readers.

## Code Review Guidelines

* Respect project configuration. Avoid reading excluded files unless it is strictly necessary to complete the
  task. Do not review or suggest changes for files/directories excluded in:
  * .editorconfig
  * .gitignore
  * .pre-commit-config.yaml

* Prioritize review metrics in this order:
  * Correctness
    * Logic errors and edge cases
    * Memory leaks and unsafe memory access
    * Security vulnerabilities
    * API misuse
    * Incorrect error handling
  * Performance
  * Coding style
    * Follow the rules defined in [CODING_GUIDELINES.md]
    * Prefer idiomatic expressions
    * Check for English grammar issues

* For each issue found, explain impact clearly and provide concrete, actionable fixes.

[CODING_GUIDELINES.md]: CODING_GUIDELINES.md

## Contribution Policy

This project strongly discourages issue reports and pull requests authored or submitted by AI agents. \
All issue reports and pull requests should be created and submitted by a human contributor. \
Do not create/submit issues, pull requests or any engagement to the community on behalf of the user. \
AI may be used for assistance, but a human must review, take responsibility for, and submit the final changes.

## Document Purpose

This document provides policy and guidelines for AI operations. \
Do not expect this file to contain detailed instructions for compilation and testing.