Code of Conduct

Guidelines for our community

D-CODEX is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and inclusive experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, or nationality.

We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. This code of conduct applies to all D-CODEX spaces, including our events, workshops, hackathons, online forums, and social media platforms.

Expected Behavior

  • Be respectful and considerate of others
  • Communicate openly and thoughtfully with others, considering their viewpoints
  • Be inclusive and help new members feel welcome
  • Exercise empathy and kindness in all interactions
  • Be mindful of your surroundings and fellow participants
  • Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress
  • Participate authentically and actively to contribute to the health and longevity of the community

Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are considered harassment and are unacceptable within our community:

  • Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person
  • Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language
  • Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material
  • Posting or threatening to post other people's personally identifying information ("doxing")
  • Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability
  • Inappropriate photography or recording
  • Inappropriate physical contact or unwelcome sexual attention
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior
  • Sustained disruption of community events, including talks and presentations

Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior

Unacceptable behavior from any community member will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.

If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior, the community organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the community without warning.

Reporting Guidelines

If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify a community organizer as soon as possible:

  • Email: dcodexclub@gmail.com
  • Phone: +91 6361364554
  • In person: Approach any D-CODEX team member at events (they will be clearly identified)

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.

Scope

This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when an individual is representing the community in public spaces. Examples of representing a 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.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about the Code of Conduct, please contact the D-CODEX leadership team:

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.

Last updated: May 1, 2023