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 # 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.