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
As a community member, you can play an important role in contributing to conflict resolution within your community. Here are some strategies you can employ:
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Stay calm and objective: When confronted with a conflict, it's crucial to remain calm and composed. Avoid responding with anger or defensiveness, as it can escalate the situation further. Maintain an objective mindset and focus on resolving the conflict constructively.
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Communicate openly: Engage in open and honest communication with the person or people involved in the conflict. Express your concerns or perspectives calmly and respectfully, and listen actively to understand their point of view. Encourage a two-way dialogue to foster understanding and find common ground.
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Seek understanding: Take the time to understand the underlying causes and motivations behind the conflict. Put yourself in the other person's shoes and try to see the situation from their perspective. This empathy can help create a more empathetic and cooperative atmosphere.
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Find common ground: Look for areas of agreement or shared interests between you and the other party. By focusing on common ground, you can establish a foundation for resolving the conflict collaboratively. Building on shared objectives can lead to mutually beneficial solutions.
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Propose solutions: Offer potential solutions or alternatives to address the conflict. Be proactive in generating ideas that could help resolve the issue at hand. Present your suggestions in a constructive and non-confrontational manner, emphasizing the positive outcomes they can achieve.
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Seek assistance if needed: If you're unable to resolve the conflict on your own, don't hesitate to seek assistance. Talk to your community lead or a designated person responsible for conflict resolution in your community. They can provide guidance, mediate the discussion, or offer support in finding a resolution.
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Maintain professionalism: Throughout the conflict resolution process, it's crucial to maintain a professional demeanor. Avoid engaging in personal attacks, gossip, or negative behavior. Focus on finding a solution that benefits everyone involved and contributes to a positive work environment.
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Learn from the experience: Reflect on the conflict and your role in its resolution. Consider what you could have done differently and how you can apply these lessons in the future. Conflict situations can provide valuable opportunities for personal growth and development.
Remember that conflict is a natural part of human interaction, and how it is managed can significantly impact the work environment. By approaching conflicts with a constructive mindset, effective communication, and a willingness to find solutions, you can contribute to a positive and harmonious workplace.
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.
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 through private message, who are responsible for enforcement at the Scrimba discord. 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.