Peacemakers must remain completely neutral.
A conflict of interest happens when a Peacemaker has any relationship, bias, or incentive that could affect their vote.

This article explains:

• What counts as a conflict

• When you must NOT participate

• Automatic disqualification rules

• Behavior that can remove you from the Peacemaker program

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1. When You MUST NOT Participate in a Dispute

You should not vote or ask questions if any of the following apply:

A. You are or personally know the Buyer or Seller

Examples:

• You are the buyer or seller

• Friends

• Family

• Former coworkers

• Anyone you have a personal connection with

B. You have ever bought from them or sold to them

Past transactions create bias.

C. You have interacted with them as a Promoter, Reseller, or Affiliate

If you helped promote their item or earning potential, you cannot judge their dispute.

D. You are following each other or communicating off-platform

Any off-platform contact = conflict.

E. You feel emotionally biased

If you catch yourself thinking:

• “I feel bad for this person”

• “I don’t like this kind of seller”

• “This buyer seems annoying”

…stop participating.

Peacemakers vote based on evidence, NOT emotions.

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2. Automatic Disqualification by SmartShell

SmartShell automatically prevents Peacemakers from participating when they are:

• The Buyer

• The Seller

• A Promoter for that listing

• A tagged participant in the transaction

• Linked to the listing in any way

If SmartShell blocks you, do NOT attempt to bypass it.

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3. Unacceptable Behavior (May Remove You From the Program)

The following behavior can result in suspension or permanent removal from the Peacemaker program:

A. Arguing with buyers or sellers

You may ask questions — you may NOT debate.

B. Posting rude, sarcastic, or unprofessional comments

Examples:

• Insults

• Mocking

• Complaining

• Emotional reactions

C. Trying to influence other Peacemakers

Voting is independent.
Never comment on how others should vote.

D. Creating or spreading off-platform discussions about an active case

All review must stay inside the dispute thread.

E. Taking sides publicly outside the dispute

Never advocate for users on social media, DMs, or Discord.

F. Using the Peacemaker system for personal revenge or ideological bias

This includes:

• Disliking certain item categories

• Disliking certain countries

• Political or moral bias

• Favoring certain types of users

G. Repeatedly low-effort voting without reviewing evidence

If your voting shows you are not actually evaluating cases, you may be removed.

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4. Confidentiality Rules

Peacemakers must keep all dispute details strictly confidential.

Do NOT share:

• Screenshots

• Evidence

• User claims

• Voting results

• Case discussions

Disputes contain private information and must stay inside the Fisheez platform.

Violations may result in immediate removal.

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5. When to Step Back

If you are unsure whether something is a conflict, use this simple test:

“Would I be comfortable defending my neutrality if everyone saw my vote?”

If the answer is no — do not participate.

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6. Temporary or Permanent Removal

Peacemakers may be suspended or removed if:

• They show repeated bias

• They demonstrate inconsistent or unpredictable voting

• Their behavior disrupts the dispute process

• They violate any rules in this Knowledge Base

• They create confusion or hostility inside disputes

Removal does not affect the user’s ability to buy or sell on Fisheez.

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7. Your Responsibility

Peacemakers play a crucial role in the fairness of the marketplace.
If you participate, you must:

• Be neutral

• Be respectful

• Be consistent

• Follow the rules exactly

• Use evidence correctly

• Ask questions only when necessary

• Vote without bias

This is how we build trust and fairness across the entire platform.