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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)

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# 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