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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: Upholding the Code of Conduct for new contributors |
| 3 | +description: This onboarding guide outlines how to uphold the Code of Conduct document for new contributors |
| 4 | +weight: 160 |
| 5 | +--- |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +# Contributor Guide to Upholding the Code of Conduct |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +Welcome to the AsyncAPI community! As a contributor, you are an essential part of building a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone. This guide will help you understand how to follow and uphold our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). |
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| 11 | + |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +## Why This Matters |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +The Code of Conduct (CoC) sets expectations for behavior in all AsyncAPI spaces, including repositories, GitHub discussions, communication platforms (such as Slack), and online and physical events. |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +Following it helps: |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +- Foster inclusion and belonging |
| 20 | +- Prevent and resolve conflicts |
| 21 | +- Protect the well-being of all contributors |
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| 23 | + |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +## Your Responsibilities as a Contributor |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +- **Be Respectful:** Treat others with kindness and professionalism. |
| 28 | +- **Be Inclusive:** Welcome diverse perspectives and backgrounds. |
| 29 | +- **Be community-oriented:** Encourage collaboration, help others when you can, and gracefully accept constructive criticism. |
| 30 | +- **Speak Up:** If you witness inappropriate behavior, report it. |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +You are expected to read and understand the full [CoC](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) before contributing. |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +## What to Do If You Experience or Witness a Violation |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +If you experience or observe discrimination, harassment, or any behavior that violates the CoC: |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +### 1. Document What Happened |
| 40 | +- Note what was said or done |
| 41 | +- Include context (e.g., link to a GitHub issue, Slack conversation) |
| 42 | +- If possible, take a screenshot |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +### 2. Report the Incident |
| 45 | +You can report a CoC violation by: |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +- Emailing **conduct@asyncapi.io** – this forwards directly to the [Code of Conduct Committee](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/code_of_conduct/code-of-conduct-committee.md) |
| 48 | +- Reaching out to a specific CoC Committee member if the issue involves someone on the committee |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +All reports are handled with confidentiality, respect, and prompt action. |
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| 52 | + |
| 53 | +## Conflict Resolution |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +Not all disagreements are violations. When conflicts happen: |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +- First, try a respectful discussion or ask a neutral contributor to help mediate. |
| 58 | +- If the situation escalates or becomes hostile, report the issue to the CoC Committee. |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +The Code of Conduct Committee is trained to resolve conflicts fairly and ensure everyone feels safe. |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +## Additional Resources |
| 64 | +- [Incident Resolution Procedures](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/code_of_conduct/coc-incident-resolution-procedures.md) |
| 65 | +- [Slack Etiquette Guidelines](https://github.com/asyncapi/community/blob/master/slack-etiquette.md) |
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