Code of Conduct

1. Our Pledge

In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as members, contributors, and leaders of our organization, commit to making participation in our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.

2. Our Standards

• Respectful Communication: We prioritize respectful and professional communication, even during disagreements. We value constructive criticism and feedback, and we do not tolerate personal attacks, insults, or derogatory comments.
• Inclusivity: We are committed to ensuring a welcoming environment for everyone. Discrimination or exclusionary behavior is not tolerated.
• Collaboration: We encourage collaboration and cooperation. We seek to build on the collective strength of our diverse community, and we value the sharing of ideas, knowledge, and experience.
• Responsibility: We expect all members to take responsibility for their actions. Apologies should be given where appropriate, with a commitment to learn from mistakes.

3. Our Responsibilities

Community leaders are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any instances of unacceptable behavior.

Community leaders have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject comments, code, wiki edits, commits, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned with this Code of Conduct.

4. Reporting & Enforcement

Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported by contacting the community team via email. The team will review and investigate all complaints, and will respond in a way that it deems appropriate to the circumstances.

5. Changes to this Code of Conduct

The VanLUG organization reserves the right to revise, update, or change this Code of Conduct at any time. The community will be notified of any significant changes.

6. Conclusion

We aim to foster a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive. We encourage all members to help us create a safe and positive environment. By participating in this community, you agree to adhere to this Code of Conduct.

This is a living document and we encourage all members to suggest changes or improvements as our community grows and evolves.