vnidrop/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

# VniDrop 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 Code of Conduct.

## 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.

To report a possible violation, contact a VniDrop maintainer privately using the
contact information on their GitHub profile. Do not disclose sensitive details
in a public issue. If a report concerns a maintainer, contact a different
maintainer who is not involved in the incident.

Include the relevant links, dates, context, and any supporting material you are
comfortable sharing. Community Moderators will take reports seriously and make
every effort to respond promptly. They will investigate reports by reviewing
available messages, logs, and other evidence, or by interviewing witnesses and
participants. They will keep investigation and enforcement actions as
transparent as possible while prioritizing safety and confidentiality.

Enforcement actions are carried out privately 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 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

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

### 2. Temporarily Limited Activities

- **Event:** A repeated incidence of a violation that previously resulted in a
  warning, or the first incidence of a more serious violation.
- **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.
- **Repair:** Examples 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

- **Event:** A pattern of repeated violations which the Community Moderators
  have tried to address with warnings, or a single serious violation.
- **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.
- **Repair:** Examples 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

- **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.
- **Consequence:** Access to all community spaces, tools, and communication
  channels is removed. Permanent bans should be rarely used, have strong
  reasoning behind them, and only be used if other remedies have failed to
  change the behavior.
- **Repair:** There is no possible repair in cases of this severity.

This enforcement ladder is a guideline. It does not limit the ability of
Community Moderators to use their discretion and judgment in the best interests
of the VniDrop community.

## Scope

This Code of Conduct applies within all VniDrop community spaces and also when
an individual is officially representing VniDrop in public or other spaces.
Examples of representation 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](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/3/0/).

Contributor Covenant is stewarded by the Organization for Ethical Source. This
adapted Code of Conduct is licensed under [CC BY-SA
4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). The enforcement ladder
was inspired by the work of Mozilla's code of conduct team.