CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

CeloHT Code of Conduct

Our Commitment

CeloHT is committed to fostering an open, welcoming, inclusive, and respectful community for everyone. We believe that collaboration thrives when people feel safe, valued, and empowered to contribute.

This Code of Conduct applies to all community spaces, including GitHub repositories, discussions, events, social media, workshops, and any other official CeloHT activities.

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Our Values

Every member of the CeloHT community is expected to uphold the following values:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Transparency
• Collaboration
• Inclusion
• Accountability
• Kindness
• Professionalism

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Expected Behavior

Community members are encouraged to:

• Treat everyone with respect and courtesy.
• Welcome newcomers and support their learning.
• Share knowledge openly.
• Provide constructive feedback.
• Respect different opinions and experiences.
• Collaborate in good faith.
• Report security issues responsibly.
• Follow project guidelines and community decisions.
• Promote a positive and inclusive environment.

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Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are not tolerated:

• Harassment or discrimination of any kind.
• Hate speech or offensive language.
• Personal attacks or insults.
• Bullying or intimidation.
• Threats or violent behavior.
• Spam or repeated unwanted messages.
• Sharing confidential information without permission.
• Malicious code, exploits, or harmful activities.
• Deliberately spreading misinformation about the project.
• Any illegal activity within community spaces.

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Diversity and Inclusion

CeloHT welcomes contributors from all backgrounds, regardless of:

• Nationality
• Ethnicity
• Gender
• Age
• Language
• Disability
• Technical experience
• Economic background
• Religion or beliefs

Everyone deserves equal respect and opportunity to contribute.

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Reporting Issues

If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please report it through the appropriate community channels.

When reporting an issue, include:

• A description of the incident.
• Relevant screenshots or evidence, if available.
• The date and location of the incident.
• Any additional context that may help the review.

Reports will be handled confidentially whenever possible.

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Enforcement

Community maintainers may take appropriate action, including:

• Private warning.
• Request for corrective action.
• Temporary restriction from community spaces.
• Removal of content.
• Suspension of contributor privileges.
• Permanent ban for severe or repeated violations.

Actions will be based on the severity and impact of the behavior.

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Good Faith Participation

We recognize that disagreements are a natural part of collaboration. Members are encouraged to resolve differences respectfully and focus on constructive solutions.

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Scope

This Code of Conduct applies to:

• GitHub repositories
• Pull Requests
• Issues
• Discussions
• Community meetings
• Workshops
• Conferences
• Online events
• Social media interactions representing CeloHT

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Acknowledgment

By participating in the CeloHT community, you agree to follow this Code of Conduct and contribute to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

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Founder

Johnny Dubic

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Maintained By

The CeloHT Community