Code of Conduct

Purpose

This Code of Conduct establishes standards for participation in Free Association spaces to ensure an inclusive, respectful, and professional environment for all participants.

Scope

This Code applies to all Free Association spaces, including:

  • Online platforms and communication channels

  • Code repositories and technical contributions

  • Community events and gatherings

  • External representations of the project

Expected Standards

We invite all participants to:

  • Engage professionally and respectfully

  • Respect differing viewpoints and experiences

  • Accept constructive feedback gracefully

  • Focus on what supports the community

  • Show consideration for others

Behavior Outside Community Standards

The following behaviors are outside our community standards:

  • Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form

  • Unwelcome sexual attention or advances

  • Trolling, insulting comments, or personal attacks

  • Publishing others' private information without permission

  • Other conduct that could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting

  • Violation of applicable laws or regulations

Reporting

Violations can be reported to: [email protected]

All reports will be handled confidentially. Retaliation against those who report violations in good faith is prohibited.

Enforcement

When participants are asked to stop behavior outside our standards, we request immediate compliance.

Responses to violations may include:

  • Warning

  • Temporary suspension from community spaces

  • Permanent ban from community spaces

The response will be proportionate to the violation. Decisions are made by project maintainers and may be appealed within 14 days.

Community Spaces

This Code of Conduct applies to:

Online:

  • GitHub repositories and issues

  • Email communications

  • Social media discussions about the project

Events:

  • Community calls and meetings

  • Workshops and training sessions

  • Conferences and presentations

  • Informal gatherings

Contributions:

  • Code contributions and pull requests

  • Documentation and writing

  • Design and user experience work

  • Community support and mentorship

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

  • Providing a welcoming environment for all

  • Responding promptly to reports

  • Taking appropriate action

  • Protecting reporters from retaliation

  • Continuously improving our standards

Contact

Questions or Reports: [email protected]

Appeal Process: Email [email protected] within 14 days of decision


Version 2.0 | Last Updated: November 15, 2025

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 2.0.

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