Our mission thrives in an environment that is friendly, safe, accepting, and free from intimidation or harassment. Certain behaviors will not be tolerated to ensure this atmosphere.
Key Points
- Be respectful.
- Need help? Contact: [email protected].
- Abusive behavior is never tolerated.
- Violations may result in immediate and permanent expulsion.
- Ignorance of this document is not an excuse.
Scope
This Code of Conduct applies to all community members at all times, in all community venues, online and in person, and in one-on-one communications related to the project. It covers the use of our public infrastructure, including the drand network, events, and services.
Creating a Harassment-Free Space
We are committed to a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, age, physical appearance, or any other personal characteristic.
Respect differing opinions and understand that disagreement is not an excuse for rudeness. Disruptive behaviors like spamming, trolling, or flaming are not tolerated.
Harassment includes:
- Threatening or demeaning behavior
- Harmful comments related to personal characteristics
- Inappropriate use of nudity, sexual images, or explicit language in public spaces
- Threats of harm
- Intimidation, stalking, or following
- Harassing photography or recording
- Disrupting talks or events
- Inappropriate physical contact
- Unwelcome sexual attention
Reporting Violations
If you believe someone is harassing you or violating this Code of Conduct, contact us with an abuse report. Provide as much detail as possible to help us address the issue effectively.
Consequences
Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop such behavior must comply immediately. The team may take any action deemed appropriate, including temporary bans or permanent expulsion without warning.
Addressing Grievances
If you feel falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, notify the team. We will handle your grievance appropriately to foster a safe and friendly community.
Contact Information
As our community remains small, the IPFS abuse team acts as a neutral arbiter for Code of Conduct and abuse issues within drand.
Contact us if you are unsure about content appropriateness. We are happy to provide guidance.
Updates
This document may be updated periodically. Refer to the git history for changes.
Credit and License
This Code of Conduct is based on the IPFS Code of Conduct, the npm Code of Conduct, CodeOfConduct4Lib, and the Geek Feminism wiki.
This document may be reused under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.
