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Node operator rules of engagement

Below is an outline of the Rules of Engagement for becoming a Node Operator for Redbelly Network. Each Node Operator will need to adhere to these rules to ensure they continue to qualify as a Node Operator and are eligible for ongoing incentives and payments.

Requirements

The Node Operator will:

  • Ensure that staking requirements are met.
  • Ensure that a minimum balance of US$15.00 worth of RBNT is maintained for their vote public address to ensure proper governance functioning; and
  • Ensure that the Node will be online and available for all eligibility checks;
  • Adhere to all System Requirements as identified in this document or as advised by Redbelly;
  • Agree to and sign the Terms & Conditions;

Variations

The System Requirements identified by Redbelly in this document may change from time to time, and Redbelly will provide reasonable notice to the Node Operator for any such change, using the email address provided by the Node Operator and any other appropriate channels. The Node Operator will use its best efforts to ensure that it will continue to meet the minimum requirements.

Should the Node Operator be required to vary the service provided (for example change the server infrastructure), reasonable notice will need to be provided to Redbelly.

Restrictions

The Node Operator must not:

  • use or permit the use of the Redbelly technology for any purpose that may cause damage or injury to any person or property or breach any law.
  • reverse engineer, reverse compile, decompile or disassemble any code or any part of the Redbelly technology or otherwise attempt to derive the Redbelly technology; or
  • copy, adapt, translate, publish, or create any adaptation, translation, or derivative of Redbelly technology unless expressly permitted by Redbelly or required at law;
  • allow access to the node by any unauthorised entity;
  • remove, alter or obscure any disclaimer or notice, or any restricted right, legend, trademark, copyright or other ownership right legend appearing on any materials provided by Redbelly or any Redbelly technology;

Failure to comply with these rules may result in the immediate termination of the Node Operators ability to host Redbelly infrastructure, forfeit of rewards, as well as legal action.

Management

  • The Node Operator will complete an onboarding process to identify themselves or any company that is represented. This will be done through the Redbelly platform.
  • Node operator is responsible for updates to the Redbelly Network software and will maintain the software to the patch level as instructed by Redbelly.
  • Node operator is responsible for hardware, virtualisation (if applicable) and operating system, and for its updates.