> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://arts-collaboratory.gitbook.io/arts-collaboratory/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://arts-collaboratory.gitbook.io/arts-collaboratory/futureplan/c.-ethical-principles/c.1-open-ethics-not-a-manifesto.md).

# C.1 Open Ethics, Not a Manifesto

It is important to state that the Arts Collaboratory Ethical Principles are not the moralistic rule which we need to obey, but which we consolidate and adopt as we practice them. Ethics is a process. Open mechanism serves as the basis of the workings of the organisation.