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Code of Conduct

Our Pledge

We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our project and our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of:

  • Age, body size, visible or invisible disability
  • Ethnicity, nationality, socio-economic status
  • Gender identity, sexual orientation
  • Level of experience, education
  • Religion or personal appearance

We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.

Our Standards

Behaviours that help build a positive community

  • Kindness and empathy toward others
  • Respect for differing opinions and experiences
  • Constructive feedback, given and received gracefully
  • Taking responsibility and learning from mistakes
  • Focusing on what's best for the community

Unacceptable behaviours

  • Sexualised language or imagery, or unwelcome advances
  • Trolling, insults, or derogatory comments
  • Harassment (public or private)
  • Publishing private information without consent
  • Any behaviour that could reasonably be considered inappropriate

Enforcement Responsibilities

Community leaders are responsible for:

  • Clarifying and enforcing our standards
  • Taking fair and appropriate corrective action
  • Communicating reasons for moderation decisions

Scope

This Code of Conduct applies to all community spaces and when representing the community in public spaces (for example, using an official email or social media account).

Reporting Issues

If you experience or witness unacceptable behaviour, please report it to the community leaders at info@kartoza.com.

We will review and investigate all complaints promptly and fairly. Your privacy and security will be respected.

Enforcement Guidelines

Community leaders will follow these guidelines when determining consequences for violations:

1. Correction

  • Impact: Minor, unintentional violations.
  • Consequence: A private warning and clarification of the issue.

2. Warning

  • Impact: A single or repeated violation.
  • Consequence: A warning with consequences for continued behaviour.

3. Temporary Ban

  • Impact: Serious or sustained inappropriate behaviour.
  • Consequence: Temporary removal from community spaces.

4. Permanent Ban

  • Impact: Repeated or severe violations, harassment, or aggression.
  • Consequence: Permanent removal from the community.

Attribution

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 2.1. For more details, see https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html.

Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and inclusive community.