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+# ArchivesSpace Code of Conduct
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+The ArchivesSpace Code of Conduct covers our behavior as members of the ArchivesSpace Community in any forum, including the ArchivesSpace listservs, Slack channels, wiki, GitHub, remote and in-person forums, webinars and meetings, and private correspondence related to ArchivesSpace. ArchivesSpace is an inclusive, friendly and safe community, committed to openness and transparency in all interactions and activities.
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+To review the full ArchivesSpace Code of Conduct and guidelines to report violations visit https://archivesspace.org/archivesspace-code-of-conduct