Adding code of conduct

.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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+<!-- Copyright (c) 2017 Hartmut Kaiser                                            -->
+<!--                                                                              -->
+<!-- Distributed under the Boost Software License, Version 1.0. (See accompanying -->
+<!-- file LICENSE_1_0.txt or copy at http://www.boost.org/LICENSE_1_0.txt)        -->
+
+# HPX Code of Conduct
+
+Like the technical community as a whole, the HPX team and community is made up
+of a mixture of professionals and volunteers from all over the world, working
+on every aspect of the mission - including mentorship, teaching, and connecting
+people.
+
+Diversity is one of our huge strengths, but it can also lead to communication
+issues and unhappiness. To that end, we have a few ground rules that we ask
+people to adhere to. This code applies equally to founders, mentors and those
+seeking help and guidance.
+
+This isn't an exhaustive list of things that you can't do. Rather, take it in
+the spirit in which it's intended - a guide to make it easier to enrich all of
+us and the technical communities in which we participate.
+
+This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the
+[HPX](https://github.com/STEllAR-GROUP/hpx) project or
+[STE||AR Group](http://stellar-group.org). This includes IRC, the mailing
+lists, the issue tracker, and any other forums created by the project team
+which the community uses for communication. In addition, violations of this
+code outside these spaces may affect a person's ability to participate within
+them.
+
+If you believe someone is violating the code of conduct, we ask that you report
+it by emailing conduct@stellar-group.org.
+
+* **Be friendly and patient**.
+* **Be welcoming.** We strive to be a community that welcomes and supports
+  people of all backgrounds and identities. This includes, but is not limited
+  to members of any race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, colour,
+  immigration status, social and economic class, educational level, sex, sexual
+  orientation, gender identity and expression, age, size, family status,
+  political belief, religion, and mental and physical ability.
+* **Be considerate.** Your work will be used by other people, and you in turn
+  will depend on the work of others. Any decision you take will affect users
+  and colleagues, and you should take those consequences into account when
+  making decisions. Remember that we're a world-wide community, so you might
+  not be communicating in someone else's primary language.
+* **Be respectful.** Not all of us will agree all the time, but disagreement
+  is no excuse for poor behavior and poor manners. We might all experience some
+  frustration now and then, but we cannot allow that frustration to turn into a
+  personal attack. It's important to remember that a community where people
+  feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive one. Members of the HPX
+  community should be respectful when dealing with other members as well as
+  with people outside the HPX community.
+* **Be careful in the words that you choose.** We are a community of
+  professionals, and we conduct ourselves professionally. Be kind to others.
+  Do not insult or put down other participants. Harassment and other
+  exclusionary behavior aren't acceptable. This includes, but is not limited
+  to:
+  * Violent threats or language directed against another person.
+  * Discriminatory jokes and language.
+  * Posting sexually explicit or violent material.
+  * Posting (or threatening to post) other people's personally identifying
+    information ("doxing").
+  * Personal insults, especially those using racist or sexist terms.
+  * Unwelcome sexual attention.
+  * Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.
+  * Repeated harassment of others. In general, if someone asks you to stop,
+    then stop.
+
+* **When we disagree, try to understand why.** Disagreements, both social and
+  technical, happen all the time and HPX is no exception. It is important
+  that we resolve disagreements and differing views constructively. Remember
+  that we're different. The strength of HPX comes from its varied community,
+  people from a wide range of backgrounds. Different people have different
+  perspectives on issues. Being unable to understand why someone holds a
+  viewpoint doesn't mean that they're wrong. Don't forget that it is human to
+  err and blaming each other doesn't get us anywhere. Instead, focus on
+  helping to resolve issues and learning from mistakes.
+
+Original text courtesy of the [Django](https://www.djangoproject.com/conduct/) project.

README.rst

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 `stackoverflow <http://stackoverflow.com>`_
 and tag the question with `hpx <http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/hpx>`_.
 
+We have adopted a
+`code of conduct <https://github.com/STEllAR-GROUP/hpx/blob/master/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md>`_
+for this project. Please refer to this document if you would like to know more
+about the expectations for members of our community, with regard to how they
+will behave toward each other.
+
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