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Code of Conduct

Our Pledge​

We, the community of The Open Path - Global Flourishing Initiative, pledge to make participation in our project 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 that benefits present and future generations.

Our Standards​

Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment include:

  • Demonstrating compassion and kindness toward others
  • Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
  • Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
  • Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes
  • Focusing on what is best for the community and global flourishing
  • Using welcoming and inclusive language

Examples of unacceptable behavior include:

  • The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or advances
  • Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
  • Public or private harassment
  • Publishing others' private information without explicit permission
  • Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting

Wisdom in Communication​

We aspire to communicate with:

  • Mindfulness: Being aware of the impact of our words and actions
  • Compassion: Considering the well-being of others in our interactions
  • Wisdom: Seeking understanding before judgment
  • Patience: Taking time to listen and consider different perspectives
  • Integrity: Being honest and authentic while remaining kind

Enforcement Responsibilities​

Project maintainers are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of acceptable behavior. They will take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.

Project maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned with this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation decisions when appropriate.

Scope​

This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, including the repository, issue trackers, discussion forums, social media, events, and any other spaces associated with The Open Path. It also applies when an individual is representing the project or its community in public spaces.

Enforcement​

Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported to the project team responsible for enforcement. All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.

All project team members are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the reporter of any incident.

Enforcement Guidelines​

Project maintainers will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:

1. Correction​

Community Impact: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed unprofessional or unwelcome in the community.

Consequence: A private, written warning from project maintainers, providing clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.

2. Warning​

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.

3. Temporary 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.

4. 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.

Conflict Resolution Process​

We believe in restorative approaches to conflict when possible. Our process includes:

  1. Direct Communication: When comfortable and safe, communicate directly with the person involved
  2. Mediation: Request mediation from a project maintainer if direct communication is not effective
  3. Formal Complaint: File a formal complaint for serious violations
  4. Resolution: Work toward understanding, reconciliation, and positive change

Attribution​

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, with additions inspired by contemplative wisdom traditions.