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+## Code of Conduct
+
+Node.js exists to facilitate software development, by making it easy for
+JavaScript and C++ developers to build and share applications.
+
+Node.js is more than a collection of C, C++, and JavaScript source files; first
+and foremost it is a community of like-minded developers.
+
+We believe that our mission is best served in an environment that is
+friendly, safe, and accepting; free from intimidation or harassment.
+
+Towards this end, certain behaviors and practices will not be tolerated.
+
+## Summary
+
+* Be respectful.
+* We're here to help. Contact one of the following:
+  * <x1@y.z>
+  * <x2@y.z>
+  * <x3@y.z>
+  * <x4@y.z>
+* Abusive behavior is never tolerated.
+* All contributions to Node.js are included at the discretion of the Node.js
+  Technical Committee, and may be removed, rejected, or altered at their
+  discretion.
+* Violations of this code may result in swift and permanent expulsion
+  from the Node.js community.
+
+## Scope
+
+We expect all Node.js Technical Committee members and Node.js contributors,
+including paid and unpaid agents, administrators, and users, to abide by this
+Code of Conduct at all times in all Node.js community venues, online and in
+person, and in one-on-one communications pertaining to Node.js affairs.
+
+This policy covers the usage of the [Node.js GitHub
+repository](https://github.com/joyent/node) and issue tracker, as well as the
+Node.js website, Node.js-related events, and any other services offered by or
+on behalf of the Node.js project (collectively, the "Project"). It also applies
+to behavior in the context of Project communities, including but not limited to
+IRC channels, social media, mailing lists, and public events.
+
+This Code of Conduct is in addition to, and does not in any way nullify or
+invalidate, any other terms or conditions related to use of the Project.
+
+The definitions of various subjective terms such as "discriminatory",
+"hateful", or "confusing" will be decided at the sole discretion of the
+Project team.
+
+## Maintaining a Welcoming Community
+
+We are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for
+all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion,
+age, physical appearance, body size, race, nationality, language ability, or
+similar personal characteristics.
+
+Please be kind and courteous. There's no need to be mean or rude.
+
+Please respect that differences of opinion are common when it comes to
+technical choices, and that every design or implementation choice carries a
+trade-off and numerous costs. There is seldom a single right answer. A
+difference of opinion over technology preferences is not a license to be rude.
+
+Please remember that all developers were once new developers. Maintaining high
+standards for the Project is important, but so is not belittling others'
+work.
+
+Please keep unstructured critique to a minimum. If you have ideas you want to
+experiment with, make a fork and see how it works.
+
+Please avoid using overtly sexual nicknames or other nicknames that might
+detract from a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all.
+
+Please avoid the use of personal pronouns in code comments or documentation.
+There is no need to address individuals when explaining code (e.g. "When the
+developer").
+
+## Harassment
+
+Harassment includes, but is not limited to: harmful or prejudicial verbal or
+written comments related to gender identity, sexual orientation, disability,
+ethnicity, religion, age, physical appearance, body size, race, or similar
+personal characteristics; inappropriate use of nudity, sexual images, and/or
+sexually explicit language in public spaces; threats of physical or
+non-physical harm; deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following; harassing
+photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events;
+inappropriate physical contact; and unwelcome sexual attention.
+
+We will exclude you from interaction if you insult, demean or harass anyone.
+That is not welcome behavior. In addition, any spamming, trolling, flaming,
+baiting, or other attention-stealing behavior is not welcome, and will not be
+tolerated. In particular, we don't tolerate behavior that excludes members of
+socially marginalized groups.
+
+Private harassment is also unacceptable. No matter who you are, if you feel you
+have been or are being harassed or made uncomfortable by a community member,
+please contact one of the channel ops or any of the contacts listed above with
+a capture (log, photo, email) of the harassment, if possible.  Whether you're a
+regular contributor or a newcomer, we care about making this community a safe
+place for you, and we've got your back.
+
+## Reporting Violations of this Code of Conduct
+
+If you believe someone is harassing you or has otherwise violated this Code of
+Conduct, please contact one of the team members listed in "Contact Info" to
+send us an abuse report. If this is the initial report of a problem, please
+include as much detail as possible. It is easiest for us to address issues when
+we have more context.
+
+## Consequences
+
+All contributions to the Project are incorporated at the sole discretion of the
+Project administrators.
+
+Unacceptable behavior from any community member, including sponsors, employees
+of companies with representatives on the Technical Committee, customers, or
+others with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated.
+
+Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.
+
+If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior, the Project
+administrators may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a
+temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the community without warning (and
+without refund in the case of a paid event or service).
+
+## Addressing Grievances
+
+If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of
+Conduct, you should notify the abuse team (see "contact info"), the Node.js
+Technical Committee or the Node.js Advisory Board. We will do our best to
+ensure that your grievance is handled appropriately.
+
+In general, we will choose the course of action that we judge as being most in
+the interest of fostering a safe and friendly community.
+
+## Contact Info
+
+Please contact an abuse team member if you need to report a problem or address
+a grievance related to an abuse report.
+
+You are also encouraged to contact us if you are curious about something that
+might be "on the line" between appropriate and inappropriate content.  We are
+happy to provide guidance to help you be a successful part of our community.
+
+The current abuse team members are:
+
+  * <x1@y.z>
+  * <x2@y.z>
+  * <x3@y.z>
+  * <x4@y.z>
+
+## Changes
+
+This is a living document and may be updated from time to time.  Please refer
+to the [git history for this
+document](https://github.com/joyent/nodejs-advisory-board/conduct.md) to view
+the changes.
+
+## Credit and License
+
+This Code of Conduct borrows heavily from the Stumptown Syndicate [Citizen's
+Code of Conduct](http://citizencodeofconduct.org/), the [Rust Project Code of
+Conduct](https://github.com/mozilla/rust/wiki/Note-development-policy#conduct),
+and the [npm, Inc. Code of Conduct](http://www.npmjs.com/policies/conduct/).
+
+This document may be reused under a [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike
+License](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).