We pledge to make our communities, events and activities welcoming, safe, and equitable for all.

We are committed to fostering an environment that respects and promotes the dignity, rights, and contributions of all individuals, regardless of characteristics including race, ethnicity, caste, colour, age, physical characteristics, neurodiversity, disability, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, language, philosophy or religion, national or social origin, socio-economic position, level of education, or other status. The same privileges of participation are extended to everyone who participates in good faith and in accordance with this code of conduct.

While acknowledging differences in social norms, we all strive to meet our community's expectations for positive behaviour. We also understand that our words and actions may be interpreted differently than we intend based on culture, background, or native language.

With these considerations in mind, we agree to behave mindfully toward each other and act in ways that centre our shared values, including:

• Respecting the purpose of our community, our activities, and our ways of gathering.
• Engaging kindly and honestly with others.
• Respecting different viewpoints and experiences.
• Taking responsibility for our actions and contributions.
• Gracefully giving and accepting constructive feedback.
• Committing to repairing harm when it occurs.
• Behaving in other ways that promote and sustain the well-being of our community.

Impact matters more than intent. Even when harm is unintentional, we are all responsible for the impact of our words and actions. If someone tells you that your behaviour has caused harm, listen with empathy and take responsibility for making things right.

Respect consent and boundaries. Consent is an ongoing process, not a one-time agreement. Respect others' stated boundaries, and be mindful that silence or lack of objection does not equal consent. If someone says “no,” asks you to stop, or sets a boundary, respect it immediately and without debate.

Community members are expected to comply immediately with requests to stop harmful behaviour. This includes requests from other community members, moderators, or the Code of Conduct Working Group. Refusal to comply may result in escalated enforcement actions.

We agree to restrict the following behaviours in our community. Instances, threats, and promotion of these behaviors are violations of this Code of Conduct.

Harassment. Violating explicitly expressed boundaries or engaging in unnecessary personal attention after any clear request to stop. This includes persistent unwanted questioning (sea-lioning), coordinated harassment or brigading, tone policing, and other patterns of behaviour designed to exhaust, intimidate, or silence community members.

Character attacks. Making insulting, demeaning, or pejorative comments directed at a community member or group of people.

Stereotyping or discrimination. Characterizing anyone's personality or behavior on the basis of immutable identities or traits.

Microaggressions. Subtle, often unintentional behaviors or comments that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative attitudes toward marginalized groups. While individual instances may seem minor, their cumulative effect causes real harm.

Sexualization. Behaving in a way that would generally be considered inappropriately intimate in the context or purpose of the community.

Violating confidentiality. Sharing or acting on someone's personal or private information without their permission. This includes doxxing (publicly sharing private information), unwelcome recording or photography, and logging online activity for harassment purposes.

Endangerment. Causing, encouraging, or threatening violence or other harm toward any person or group.

Discouraging involvement. Acting in ways that discourage others' involvement, such as trying to exploit technicalities, repeatedly arguing against already made decisions, or questioning others' abilities or intents. Behaving in other ways that threaten the well-being of our community.

Misleading identity. Impersonating someone else for any reason, or pretending to be someone else to evade enforcement actions.

Failing to credit sources. Not properly crediting the sources of content you contribute.

Promotional materials. Sharing marketing or other commercial content in a way that is outside the norms of the community.

Irresponsible communication. Failing to responsibly present content which includes, links or describes any other restricted behaviors.

Violating community guidelines. Failing to follow community guidelines for any space covered by the Online Community Working Group or a sponsored event's own Code of Conduct.

Retaliation. Taking adverse action against someone for reporting a violation of this Code of Conduct or participating in an investigation.

Bad-faith reporting. Repeatedly reporting the same or similar incidents after they have been deemed not to be violations, or otherwise submitting reports intended to harass or burden the working group or reported parties.

Tensions can occur between community members even when they are trying their best to collaborate. Not every conflict represents a code of conduct violation, and this Code of Conduct reinforces encouraged behaviours and norms that can help avoid conflicts and minimise harm.

In the case of conflicts that do not involve violations of the Code of Conduct you should use your best judgement in choosing from the following options:

1. Bring the concern to the other member directly via Direct Message.
2. Enlist support from other members
3. File a formal report to the committee by emailing [address]

The Committee takes reports of violations seriously and will make every effort to respond in a timely manner. They will investigate all reports, which may include reviewing relevant messages, and speaking with witnesses and other participants. All evidence is handled with care and respect for privacy, and access is limited to those directly involved in the investigation. The Committee will keep investigation and enforcement actions as transparent as possible while prioritising safety and confidentiality. In order to honour these values, enforcement actions are carried out in private with the involved parties, but communicating to the whole community may be part of a mutually agreed upon resolution.

When a Code of Conduct violation occurs, Committee uses an enforcement ladder to determine appropriate responses based on the severity and context of the violation. The goal is to repair harm while maintaining community safety and trust.

We recognise that violations can have disproportionate impact. Behaviours that may seem minor to some community members can have a significantly greater impact on those from marginalised or underrepresented groups who face these patterns repeatedly. We take this into account when addressing incidents.

The enforcement ladder includes the following levels:

• Warning - A private, written warning from the Code of Conduct Working Group.
• Temporary Suspension (Short-term) - A temporary suspension from our community spaces for a defined period (typically 30-90 days).
• Temporary Suspension (Extended) - An extended temporary suspension for a longer defined period (typically 90 days or more) with specific conditions for return.
• Permanent Ban - Permanent removal from all of our community spaces, tools, and communication channels.

This enforcement ladder is intended as a guideline. It does not limit the ability of the Committee to use their discretion and judgment, in keeping with the best interests of our community.

For complete details about our enforcement process, please see our Enforcement Guide.

It's essential to use generative AI technologies thoughtfully and in alignment with our shared values of integrity, respect, and authenticity.

When using generative AI to contribute to the community:

  Take ownership of your contributions. You are responsible for the content you share.
  Review and revise AI-generated responses before posting. Ensure they reflect your own understanding and voice.
  Apply your expertise to validate that the information is accurate, relevant, and helpful.

These practices support a community built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Misuse of AI-generated content is a violation of our Code of Conduct.

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Django Code of Conduct, dated 2026-07-09 and Social Coop Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.