Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct  [[3. Resources/Readwise/Full Document Contents/Articles/Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct|Full Document Contents]] ## Document Notes Abstract: This article outlines the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct, a set of standards for contributors to open source projects. The code of conduct is designed to create an environment that is welcoming for everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other factor. It outlines principles of behavior and provides examples of how to interact with colleagues and how to resolve conflicts. The code of conduct also outlines the consequences of violations, which can range from a warning to expulsion from the project. Detailed Bullet List: • Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct: - Establishes standards for contributors to open source projects. - Designed to create an environment that is welcoming for everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other factor. - Outlines principles of behavior and provides examples of how to interact with colleagues and how to resolve conflicts. - Outlines consequences of violations, which can range from a warning to expulsion from the project. • Principles of Behavior: - Be welcoming, open, and inclusive. - Respect the feelings and experiences of others. - Refrain from insulting and offensive language or behavior. - Refrain from discrimination. • Examples of Behavior: - Treating others with respect and sensitivity. - Refraining from making personal attacks. - Refraining from exclusionary practices. - Refraining from sexual harassment. • Consequences of Violations: - Warning. - Temporary or permanent suspension from the project. - Expulsion from the project. Paraphrased: The Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct outlines principles of behavior that create a welcoming environment for all contributors to open source projects. These principles include being welcoming, open, and inclusive, respecting the feelings and experiences of others, and refraining from insulting, offensive, discriminatory, or exclusionary language and behavior. Examples of appropriate behavior include treating others with respect, refraining from personal attacks, and refraining from sexual harassment. Violations of the code of conduct can result in a warning, suspension from the project, or expulsion from the project. 1. How is the Contributor Covenant enforced? 2. What is the scope of the Contributor Covenant? 3. What are the consequences for not following the Contributor Covenant? The Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct is a pledge to make participation in the community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, etc. It includes standards of behavior such as demonstrating empathy and kindness, being respectful of differing opinions, and giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback. There are also examples of unacceptable behavior such as the use of sexualized language or imagery and trolling. Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing standards of acceptable behavior, and there are consequences for violations such as a private or public warning and/or temporary or permanent ban. The Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant and is stewarded by the Organization for Ethical Source. > [!note]+ Document Notes > Abstract: This article outlines the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct, a set of standards for contributors to open source projects. The code of conduct is designed to create an environment that is welcoming for everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other factor. It outlines principles of behavior and provides examples of how to interact with colleagues and how to resolve conflicts. The code of conduct also outlines the consequences of violations, which can range from a warning to expulsion from the project. > > Detailed Bullet List: > > • Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct: > - Establishes standards for contributors to open source projects. > - Designed to create an environment that is welcoming for everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other factor. > - Outlines principles of behavior and provides examples of how to interact with colleagues and how to resolve conflicts. > - Outlines consequences of violations, which can range from a warning to expulsion from the project. > > • Principles of Behavior: > - Be welcoming, open, and inclusive. > - Respect the feelings and experiences of others. > - Refrain from insulting and offensive language or behavior. > - Refrain from discrimination. > > • Examples of Behavior: > - Treating others with respect and sensitivity. > - Refraining from making personal attacks. > - Refraining from exclusionary practices. > - Refraining from sexual harassment. > > • Consequences of Violations: > - Warning. > - Temporary or permanent suspension from the project. > - Expulsion from the project. > > Paraphrased: > > The Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct outlines principles of behavior that create a welcoming environment for all contributors to open source projects. These principles include being welcoming, open, and inclusive, respecting the feelings and experiences of others, and refraining from insulting, offensive, discriminatory, or exclusionary language and behavior. Examples of appropriate behavior include treating others with respect, refraining from personal attacks, and refraining from sexual harassment. Violations of the code of conduct can result in a warning, suspension from the project, or expulsion from the project. > > 1. How is the Contributor Covenant enforced? > 2. What is the scope of the Contributor Covenant? > 3. What are the consequences for not following the Contributor Covenant? > > The Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct is a pledge to make participation in the community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, etc. It includes standards of behavior such as demonstrating empathy and kindness, being respectful of differing opinions, and giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback. There are also examples of unacceptable behavior such as the use of sexualized language or imagery and trolling. Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing standards of acceptable behavior, and there are consequences for violations such as a private or public warning and/or temporary or permanent ban. The Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant and is stewarded by the Organization for Ethical Source. ## Highlights - We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, caste, color, religion, or sexual identity and orientation. We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and healthy community. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01he0zq0dfzxxxnyq1avycxk2h)) - • Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes, and learning from the experience • Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the overall community ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01he0zs4x66pqv81gp7xbw37dt)) - online or offline event. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01he0ztg2yxzc5dkej5mgr26x3)) - Enforcement Guidelines Community leaders will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct: ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01he0zyej4pkewgsnchfhjgmeq)) - 1. Correction **Community Impact**: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed unprofessional or unwelcome in the community. **Consequence**: A private, written warning from community leaders, providing clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested. 2. Warning **Community Impact**: A violation through a single incident or series of actions. **Consequence**: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This includes avoiding interactions in community spaces as well as external channels like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or permanent ban. 3. Temporary Ban **Community Impact**: A serious violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior. **Consequence**: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public communication with the community for a specified period of time. No public or private interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, is allowed during this period. Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban. 4. Permanent Ban **Community Impact**: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment of an individual, or aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals. **Consequence**: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within the community. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01he0zwsgqtwcf6dx6p4bsv9k4)) - This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant](https://www.contributor-covenant.org), version 2.1, available at [https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html). Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by [Mozilla’s code of conduct enforcement ladder](https://github.com/mozilla/diversity). ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01he0zv6x9xhc776p2b4e9brc5))