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Policies & Guidelines

- [Overview](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies)
- [SHIP Policy](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/ship-policy)
- [Contributor Policy](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/contributor-policy)
- [Membership Tiers](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/membership-tiers)
- [Onboarding Process](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/onboarding)
- [Violation Policy](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/violations)

[Overview](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies)[SHIP Policy](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/ship-policy)[Contributor Policy](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/contributor-policy)[Membership Tiers](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/membership-tiers)[Onboarding Process](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/onboarding)[Violation Policy](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/violations)

# Policies & Guidelines

All policies and guidelines of the Next Level Builders community

## NLB Community Guidelines Overview

### Vision & Mission

NextLevelBuilder (NLB) is a community of hands-on Builders — where every member actively SHIPs (publishes products, content, and value to the world) or CONTRIBUTEs (builds the community). "No Ship, No Seat" — If you don't ship, you don't have a seat in the community.

### Two Paths to Join

• SHIP: Commit to 4 public posts/month, share in Discord #ship — for those who want to Build in Public • CONTRIBUTE: 45-day trial period, weekly reports — for those who want to contribute technically or to the community

### Two Membership Types

• Premium: Full standard benefits — Discord, content drops, resources, community support • VIP: Premium + priority slots, early access, priority Discord DM with Mentor, direct Mentor access

### Ranking System

Rank is based on contributions, independent from membership type: • Apprentice: New members (0–45 days) • Builder: ≥8 SHIPs + 80% feedback • Architect: ≥20 SHIPs + 90% feedback + highlighted post • Master: ≥50 SHIPs + Featured/Contributor • Legend: ≥100 SHIPs + Mentor nomination

### Required Commitments

• Complete personal information (verified by admin) • Submit Feedback Weekly every week • Read and agree to all community guidelines • SHIP 4 posts/month OR be approved as a Contributor

### Ranking Points (RP)

• SHIP a post: +10 RP • SHIP gets highlighted: +25 RP • Feedback weekly: +5 RP • Active in Discord (week): +3 RP • Help a member: +8 RP • Featured contributor: +50 RP • Contributor work/week: +15 RP

## Policies & Guidelines

### [SHIP Policy — Build in Public](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/ship-policy)

[What is SHIP?](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/ship-policy)

### [Contributor Policy](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/contributor-policy)

[What is a Contributor?](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/contributor-policy)

### [Membership Types & Ranks](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/membership-tiers)

[Two Independent Systems](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/membership-tiers)

### [New Member Review Process](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/onboarding)

[Process Overview (7–14 days)](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/onboarding)

### [Violation Policy](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/violations)

[General Principles](https://nextlevelbuilder.io/en/policies/violations)