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, 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.
Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our community include:
- Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
- Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
- Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
- 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
Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
- The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances of any kind
- Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
- Public or private harassment
- Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email address, without their explicit permission
- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting
Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.
We, at ALX Student's Contribution, are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all contributors, regardless of their background, identity, or experience. We expect all members of our community to follow our code of conduct and help us in creating a safe and positive space for everyone.
We value respect and kindness towards all members of our community. This includes refraining from any language or behavior that is discriminatory, derogatory, or harmful in any way. Examples of such behavior include but are not limited to:
- Using derogatory slurs or insults towards someone based on their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic
- Engaging in name-calling or personal attacks
- Making fun of someone's appearance or background
- Disrespecting someone's opinions or beliefs
We encourage everyone to be mindful of their words and actions and to always strive to build a welcoming and supportive environment.
We welcome contributors from all backgrounds and identities. We believe in creating a space that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We will not tolerate any behavior that excludes or marginalizes anyone based on their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic. Examples of such behavior include but are not limited to:
- Excluding someone from a discussion or activity based on their identity
- Making assumptions about someone's abilities or skills based on their identity
- Treating someone differently or unfairly because of their identity
We celebrate diversity and believe that it is a strength of our community. We encourage everyone to embrace the differences that make us unique and to learn from each other's experiences and perspectives. We will not tolerate any behavior that belittles or dismisses anyone's identity or background. Examples of such behavior include but are not limited to:
- Making jokes or comments that belittle or dismiss someone's identity or background
- Stereotyping or generalizing about a particular group of people
- Dismissing someone's experiences or perspectives because they are different from your own
We do not tolerate any form of harassment or intimidation, including but not limited to verbal, physical, or online abuse. We expect everyone to treat others with respect and to refrain from engaging in any behavior that makes others feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Examples of such behavior include but are not limited to:
- Making threats or engaging in violent behavior
- Engaging in unwanted physical contact or sexual advances
- Sending unsolicited or inappropriate messages or images
- Using hate speech or derogatory language towards someone Any reported incidents of harassment will be taken seriously and addressed promptly.
We encourage all members of our community to speak up if they witness any behavior that goes against our code of conduct. We believe in holding ourselves and each other accountable for maintaining a safe and positive space for everyone. If you have any concerns or feedback, please reach out to a member of our moderation team.
We are excited to have you as a part of our community and look forward to working with you towards creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all contributors. By joining us, you are committing to upholding our code of conduct and helping us in building a positive and supportive space for everyone.
Thank you for being a part of the ALX Student's Contribution community! 🎉🎉🎉 Community leaders have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation decisions when appropriate.
This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces. Examples of representing our community include using an official e-mail address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed representative at an online or offline event.
Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement at alxstudentscontribution@gmail.com. All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
All community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the reporter of any incident.
Community leaders will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 2.0, available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/0/code_of_conduct.html.
Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by Mozilla's code of conduct enforcement ladder.
For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see the FAQ at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq. Translations are available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations.