diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md index 66dbb43..c3cd0ac 100644 --- a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md +++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md @@ -1,159 +1,11 @@ # OME Code of Conduct -Last updated: Feb 2021 +OME is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants in our community. -## Preamble +If you experience or witness behavior that may violate the OME Code of Conduct, please contact the OME Code of Conduct team at codeofconduct@openmicroscopy.org. Reports will be handled confidentially and reviewed according to OME's established procedures. -OME is a community of technology developers, imaging scientists and -experimentalists dedicated towards building and using imaging data for -discovery and insight. OME uses a variety of electronic forums and media -(GitHub, Slack, Zoom, Trello, Image.sc and others) to mediate communication -among its developers and its global user community. By using OME’s Slack, -posting on OME’s GitHub repositories, participating in Zoom calls hosted by -OME, attending meetings and workshops either organised by OME or in which you -participate as an OME team member, you agree to abide by the following Code of -Conduct and the -[University of Dundee’s policies](https://www.dundee.ac.uk/equality-diversity/publications-policy/policy/) -on “Dignity at Work and Study” and “Equality and Diversity”. +The authoritative and current version of the OME Code of Conduct is maintained in the OME Governance repository: -## Updates to this Code of Conduct +https://github.com/ome/governance/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md -OME reserves the right to update this code of conduct at any time. When -updates do occur (as [pull requests](https://github.com/ome/.github/pulls) -against https://github.com/ome/.github), a message will be posted to the -[image.sc forum](https://forum.image.sc/) to notify OME developers and users. - -## Scope - -This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by OME and its -collaborators. Violations of this code outside these spaces may affect a -person's ability to participate within the OME-managed spaces. - -## Expected Behavior - -At OME we do not have pages of policies or procedures. Instead we have short, -guiding statements of our values and principles. - -### Be Great and if possible, Awesome - -Always try to do the best work you can do, for you, for OME, and for our users. - -### Be Humble - -Nothing is perfect. Be self-aware and always be respectful of others. - -### Be Empathetic - -Act with compassion and respect for colleagues and users. - -### Be Adaptable - -Be curious, and always be ready to change. There is always more to learn. - -### Be Transparent - -Be open and honest with others and most importantly, yourself. - -## Unacceptable Behavior - -The University of Dundee’s [Dignity at Work and Study](https://www.dundee.ac.uk/media/dundeewebsite/equalityanddiversity/documents/Dignity%20at%20Work%20&%20Study%20Policy%20-%20June%202020.docx) -details the principles we work by, types of behaviours we won’t tolerate, and -the mechanisms we will use for addressing any issues. For emphasis, we are -relisting a few below: - -### Threats of Violence - -Threats of violence towards another user is not acceptable. This includes -encouraging violence towards a user(s) or posting/threatening to post other -peoples personally identifying information (known as “Doxxing”). - -### Personal Attacks - -There will always be times when two parties will have a difference of opinion. -While this can be frustrating, this should never turn into a personal attack -on someone. Attacking people for their opinions, personal beliefs, ideas, or -suggestions is not acceptable. Please be professional and respectful at all -times. - -### Derogatory/Harmful Language and Harassment - -Harmful language towards a user’s: - -- Background -- Family -- Gender Identity or Expression -- Sexual Orientation -- Race/Ethnicity -- Age -- Native Language -- Abilities -- National Origin -- Location -- Religion or culture / cultural beliefs -- Political affiliation and/or views -- Other personal attributes - -is not acceptable. - -## When Something Happens - -If you see a Code of Conduct violation, follow these steps: - -- Let the person know that what they did is not appropriate and ask them to - stop and/or edit their message(s). -- That person should immediately stop the behavior and correct the issue. -- If this doesn’t happen, or if you’re uncomfortable speaking up, email - codeofconduct@openmicroscopy.org. If your issue is with a member of OME’s - senior management team, contact HR-Life-Sci@dundee.ac.uk. -- As soon as available, an admin will join, identify themselves, and take - further action (see below). -- When reporting, please include any relevant details, links, screenshots, - context, or other information that may be used to better understand and - resolve the situation. - -We will use the established University policies and procedures to handle all -Code of Conduct violations. - -## Handling Issues with External Partners - -Many OME team members are employees or contractors of the University of -Dundee, and therefore bound by the University’s policies and procedures. OME -will use the same policies for addressing any issues that arise with non-OME -developers or users. OME may, according to these policies block usage, access -to its developers, or participation in OME’s community resources. These -decisions are final. - -## Voice/Video Calls + Screen Sharing - -Slack and Zoom provide the ability for users to use Voice/Video Calling with -the added ability to have screen sharing. Our rules for Expected and -Unacceptable Behaviour apply in these and all the communication media we use. -When using these features be mindful and respectful of others. Use good -judgement when sharing your screen and be mindful of other windows that may be -open on your computer containing sensitive or personal information. - -## OME Support Expectations - -OME is a grant funded project and thus the community support it offers is -always “best effort”. OME aims to respond to all requests for information and -support on public forums within 24 working hours. While OME developers are -happy to assist where they can, please refrain from contacting OME staff on -personal emails or messaging OME employees with direct questions. If you have -a question about using OME’s work, understanding OME’s tools or directions, or -just want to connect, please use a public forum like image.sc. - -## License and Attribution - -This Code of Conduct was forked from the policy from the Python Software -Foundation [Code of Conduct](https://www.python.org/psf/conduct/) under a -[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), -with additional text from: - -- [Citizen Code of Conduct](http://citizencodeofconduct.org/), licensed - under a [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/). -- [Contributor Covenant version 1.4](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/code-of-conduct), - licensed under a [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License](https://github.com/ContributorCovenant/contributor_covenant/blob/master/LICENSE.md). -- [Django Project Code of Conduct](https://www.djangoproject.com/conduct/), - licensed under a [Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/). -- [LGBTQ in Tech Slack Code of Conduct](https://lgbtq.technology/coc.html), - licensed under a [Creative Commons Zero License](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/). +By participating in OME projects, repositories, events, communication channels, and community spaces, you agree to abide by that policy.