og-linuxgsm/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

# Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct

## Our Pledge

We pledge to make our community 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, color, 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 Covenant.

## Encouraged Behaviors

While acknowledging differences in social norms, we all strive to meet our
community's expectations for positive behavior. 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 center our shared values, including:

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

## Restricted Behaviors

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

1. **Harassment.** Violating explicitly expressed boundaries or engaging in
   unnecessary personal attention after any clear request to stop.
2. **Character attacks.** Making insulting, demeaning, or pejorative comments
   directed at a community member or group of people.
3. **Stereotyping or discrimination.** Characterizing anyone's personality or
   behavior on the basis of immutable identities or traits.
4. **Sexualization.** Behaving in a way that would generally be considered
   inappropriately intimate in the context or purpose of the community.
5. **Violating confidentiality.** Sharing or acting on someone's personal or
   private information without their permission.
6. **Endangerment.** Causing, encouraging, or threatening violence or other harm
   toward any person or group.
7. Behaving in other ways that **threaten the well-being** of our community.

### Other Restrictions

1. **Misleading identity.** Impersonating someone else for any reason, or
   pretending to be someone else to evade enforcement actions.
2. **Failing to credit sources.** Not properly crediting the sources of content
   you contribute.
3. **Promotional materials.** Sharing marketing or other commercial content in a
   way that is outside the norms of the community.
4. **Irresponsible communication.** Failing to responsibly present content which
   includes, links or describes any other restricted behaviors.

## Reporting an Issue

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 behaviors and norms that can help avoid
conflicts and minimize harm.

When an incident does occur, it is important to report it promptly. To report a
possible violation, please use one of the following methods:

- **GitHub (private):** [Submit a private security advisory](https://github.com/GameServerManagers/LinuxGSM/security/advisories/new)
- **Discord:** Contact a moderator via the [LinuxGSM Discord server](https://linuxgsm.com/discord)

Community Moderators take reports of violations seriously and will make every
effort to respond in a timely manner. They will investigate all reports of code of
conduct violations, reviewing messages, logs, and recordings, or interviewing
witnesses and other participants. Community Moderators will keep investigation and
enforcement actions as transparent as possible while prioritizing safety and
confidentiality. In order to honor 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.

## Addressing and Repairing Harm

If an investigation by the Community Moderators finds that this Code of Conduct
has been violated, the following enforcement ladder may be used to determine how
best to repair harm, based on the incident's impact on the individuals involved
and the community as a whole. Depending on the severity of a violation, lower
rungs on the ladder may be skipped.

1. **Warning**
   1. Event: A violation involving a single incident or series of incidents.
   2. Consequence: A private, written warning from the Community Moderators.
   3. Repair: Examples of repair include a private written apology, acknowledgement
      of responsibility, and seeking clarification on expectations.

2. **Temporarily Limited Activities**
   1. Event: A repeated incidence of a violation that previously resulted in a
      warning, or the first incidence of a more serious violation.
   2. Consequence: A private, written warning with a time-limited cooldown period
      designed to underscore the seriousness of the situation and give the community
      members involved time to process the incident. The cooldown period may be
      limited to particular communication channels or interactions with particular
      community members.
   3. Repair: Examples of repair may include making an apology, using the cooldown
      period to reflect on actions and impact, and being thoughtful about
      re-entering community spaces after the period is over.

3. **Temporary Suspension**
   1. Event: A pattern of repeated violation which the Community Moderators have
      tried to address with warnings, or a single serious violation.
   2. Consequence: A private written warning with conditions for return from
      suspension. In general, temporary suspensions give the person being suspended
      time to reflect upon their behavior and possible corrective actions.
   3. Repair: Examples of repair include respecting the spirit of the suspension,
      meeting the specified conditions for return, and being thoughtful about how to
      reintegrate with the community when the suspension is lifted.

4. **Permanent Ban**
   1. Event: A pattern of repeated code of conduct violations that other steps on
      the ladder have failed to resolve, or a violation so serious that the Community
      Moderators determine there is no way to keep the community safe with this
      person as a member.
   2. Consequence: Access to all community spaces, tools, and communication channels
      is removed. In general, permanent bans should be rarely used, should have
      strong reasoning behind them, and should only be resorted to if working through
      other remedies has failed to change the behavior.
   3. Repair: There is no possible repair in cases of this severity.

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

## Scope

This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when an
individual is officially representing the community in public or other spaces.
Examples of representing our community include using an official email address,
posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
representative at an online or offline event.

## Attribution

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 3.0,
permanently available at <https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/3/0/>.

Contributor Covenant is stewarded by the Organization for Ethical Source and
licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit
<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/>.

For answers to common questions about Contributor Covenant, see the FAQ at
<https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq>. Translations are provided at
<https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations>. Additional enforcement and
community guideline resources can be found at
<https://www.contributor-covenant.org/resources>. The enforcement ladder was
inspired by the work of [Mozilla's code of conduct team](https://github.com/mozilla/inclusion).