This Code of Conduct aims to cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and productive environment for everyone participating in our project, regardless of age, body size, disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation. We are committed to fostering a community where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered to contribute.
We believe that respectful communication, constructive collaboration, and a shared commitment to project goals are essential for a thriving community. We encourage:
- Empathy and Kindness: Treat everyone with respect and consideration, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
- Collaboration and Openness: Work together constructively, embracing open communication and feedback.
- Professionalism and Integrity: Maintain a professional demeanor and act with integrity in all interactions.
- Growth and Learning: Foster a supportive environment for learning and growth, both individually and as a community.
- Accountability and Responsibility: Take ownership of your actions and their impact on others.
- Community First: The needs and well-being of the overall community come first.
The following behaviors are unacceptable and will not be tolerated:
- Harassment: Including, but not limited to, offensive verbal or written comments related to personal characteristics, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
- Discrimination: Excluding, marginalizing, or otherwise disadvantaging individuals based on any protected characteristic.
- Violence and Threats of Violence: Any form of violence, threat of violence, or incitement of violence is strictly prohibited.
- Insults and Personal Attacks: Avoid personal attacks, insults, and derogatory language.
- Doxing and Privacy Violations: Sharing private information of others without their explicit consent.
- Disruptive Behavior: Trolling, spamming, or any behavior that disrupts the project's communication channels or events.
- Unprofessional Conduct: Actions that are inappropriate in a professional setting, such as sexualized language or imagery.
- Illegal Activities: Engaging in any illegal activity is prohibited.
If you experience or witness a violation of this Code of Conduct, please report it to the project maintainers at [email protected]. All reports will be handled with discretion and confidentiality.
Project maintainers are responsible for enforcing this Code of Conduct and will take appropriate action based on the severity of the violation. Possible actions include:
- Correction: A private communication clarifying the nature of the violation and expectations for future behavior.
- Written Warning: A formal written warning documenting the violation and consequences for repeated offenses.
- Temporary Ban: Temporary suspension from project spaces, such as communication channels and events.
- Permanent Ban: Permanent exclusion from the project.
Project maintainers will strive to be fair and impartial in their enforcement decisions, and will document their actions and reasoning. Individuals who believe they have been unjustly sanctioned may appeal the decision to [email protected].
This Code of Conduct applies to all project spaces, including but not limited to:
- Code repositories
- Issue trackers
- Mailing lists
- Chat platforms
- Forums
- Online and offline events related to the project
This Code of Conduct also applies when an individual is representing the project or its community in public spaces.
This Code of Conduct is inspired by and draws upon elements from the Contributor Covenant, various other open-source project codes of conduct, and best practices for creating inclusive and respectful online communities. It is a living document and may be updated from time to time.