From e585531380b7d7ffd69ec33b01ef763aa241b2fd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tzviya Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:52:49 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] Incident resolution --- process/index.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/process/index.md b/process/index.md index e0d291e9..5ea48ae9 100644 --- a/process/index.md +++ b/process/index.md @@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ See also the [W3C Process for Busy People](https://github.com/w3c/wg-effectivene - [Patent Advisory Group procedures](pag.md) - Participants - [Positive Work Environment at W3C: Code of Conduct](https://www.w3.org/policies/code-of-conduct/) + - [Incident Resolution and Ombuds](https://github.com/w3c/guide/blob/main/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md) - [Guidelines to suspend or remove participants from groups](suspension.md) - [Antitrust and Competition Guidance](https://www.w3.org/policies/antitrust/) From dc12b01c0f55e1058d8b4e832d255a943faa4a03 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tzviya Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:23:21 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] Update index.md --- process/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/process/index.md b/process/index.md index 5ea48ae9..4236f4f0 100644 --- a/process/index.md +++ b/process/index.md @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ See also the [W3C Process for Busy People](https://github.com/w3c/wg-effectivene - [Patent Advisory Group procedures](pag.md) - Participants - [Positive Work Environment at W3C: Code of Conduct](https://www.w3.org/policies/code-of-conduct/) - - [Incident Resolution and Ombuds](https://github.com/w3c/guide/blob/main/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md) + - [Incident Resolution and Ombuds]([https://github.com/w3c/guide/blob/main/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md](https://www.w3.org/guide/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.html)) - [Guidelines to suspend or remove participants from groups](suspension.md) - [Antitrust and Competition Guidance](https://www.w3.org/policies/antitrust/) From c7de159c0a63887d4adad6adf6bb2e367e3c0a42 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tzviya Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:22:24 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] Update index.md --- process/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/process/index.md b/process/index.md index 4236f4f0..76a3ecd7 100644 --- a/process/index.md +++ b/process/index.md @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ See also the [W3C Process for Busy People](https://github.com/w3c/wg-effectivene - [Patent Advisory Group procedures](pag.md) - Participants - [Positive Work Environment at W3C: Code of Conduct](https://www.w3.org/policies/code-of-conduct/) - - [Incident Resolution and Ombuds]([https://github.com/w3c/guide/blob/main/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md](https://www.w3.org/guide/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.html)) + - [Incident Resolution and Ombuds](https://www.w3.org/guide/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.html) - [Guidelines to suspend or remove participants from groups](suspension.md) - [Antitrust and Competition Guidance](https://www.w3.org/policies/antitrust/) From 05aeb802c103563dc2ded1c7751dfb1d6e52007f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Vivien Lacourba Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:47:52 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] Add missing jekyll page settings --- process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md | 7 +++++-- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md b/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md index 75f5125b..770c4ca7 100644 --- a/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md +++ b/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md @@ -1,4 +1,8 @@ -# Code of Conduct Incident Resolution and Ombuds +--- +title: Code of Conduct Incident Resolution and Ombuds +toc: false +--- + This document is a companion to the [W3C Code of Conduct](https://www.w3.org/policies/code-of-conduct/). It describes the procedures for handling incidents relating to Code of Conduct violations or complaints. ## Summary - What to do if you need help @@ -43,7 +47,6 @@ Everyone involved in the resolution process is expected to: * Work together to resolve the complaint * Exercise good judgment, and make reasonable efforts to protect privacy and confidentiality of all participants - ## Ombuds Ombuds are neutral third party advisors to participants who can provide guidance, advice, and support during the conflict resolution process. Where appropriate, ombuds can help advise a process, but the role is mostly to help parties navigate next steps. From 5b84db9872f234cdc3b94be861c6fd542e6a9421 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Vivien Lacourba Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:48:19 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] Fix link to 'Incident Resolution and Ombuds' guidebook page --- process/index.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/process/index.md b/process/index.md index 76a3ecd7..1e9d824f 100644 --- a/process/index.md +++ b/process/index.md @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ See also the [W3C Process for Busy People](https://github.com/w3c/wg-effectivene - [Patent Advisory Group procedures](pag.md) - Participants - [Positive Work Environment at W3C: Code of Conduct](https://www.w3.org/policies/code-of-conduct/) - - [Incident Resolution and Ombuds](https://www.w3.org/guide/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.html) + - [Incident Resolution and Ombuds](coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md) - [Guidelines to suspend or remove participants from groups](suspension.md) - [Antitrust and Competition Guidance](https://www.w3.org/policies/antitrust/) From c4e2cd3f4d894d1c6a9962b2af18bdf4ca6aa689 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Vivien Lacourba Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:55:34 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] Fix link to 'suspension' guidebook page using its markdown filename and path --- process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md b/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md index 770c4ca7..cf5c8a21 100644 --- a/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md +++ b/process/coc-incident-resolution-ombuds.md @@ -72,10 +72,10 @@ The Ombuds Service is NOT designed to: ## Possible Actions for Conflict Resolution Staff, chairs, and ombuds can recommend actions be taken to resolve incidents. The procedure for addressing an incident may include some or all of the following: -* A conflict resolution discussion between the affected parties, led by chairs or W3C Staff contacts. tEQuitable provides resources for effective conflict resolution: [https://w3c.tEQuitable.com](https://w3c.tEQuitable.com) +* A conflict resolution discussion between the affected parties, led by chairs or W3C Staff contacts. tEQuitable provides resources for effective conflict resolution: [https://w3c.tequitable.com](https://w3c.tequitable.com) * An official warning. In cases where a participant's CoC violations are frequent or severe, the participant and their employer (if relevant) will be given an official warning by a chair or member of the W3C Staff that their conduct is contrary to the CoC and that they should immediately desist in those behaviors. If they continue, this may result in the removal or suspension of their W3C participation. There is no time limit for the expiry of the warning. * A disciplinary meeting. In cases where the participant's actions are frequent or severe, and where greater intervention is needed, the participant and a representative from their place of employment (if relevant) will be asked to attend a meeting with the W3C CEO or designee(s). The participant will be told where their conduct is contrary to the CoC and that they should immediately desist in those behaviors. If they continue, they may result in the removal or suspension of the offender's W3C participation. -* Temporary removal from a group or as a chair of a group. In cases where the participant’s violations have been frequent and disruptive, or the participant has failed to adhere to agreed-upon actions, the W3C CEO or their designee(s) may suspend the participant from any working groups, interest groups, or chair positions for a period of time agreed on by decision makers in accordance with the [Guidelines to suspend or remove participants from groups](https://www.w3.org/guide/process/suspension.html). +* Temporary removal from a group or as a chair of a group. In cases where the participant’s violations have been frequent and disruptive, or the participant has failed to adhere to agreed-upon actions, the W3C CEO or their designee(s) may suspend the participant from any working groups, interest groups, or chair positions for a period of time agreed on by decision makers in accordance with the [Guidelines to suspend or remove participants from groups](suspension.md). * Termination of participation. Where there have been egregious or repeated CoC violations, the participant may have their participation in W3C terminated by the CEO or their designee(s). The participant and their employer (if relevant) will receive a letter from W3C outlining the reasons and why termination was warranted. Where it is beneficial to the continued functioning of W3C, a high-level summary of results and actions from a reported incident may be communicated to the membership, for example if an individual is suspended from a working group or from being a chair in any working group. Otherwise, results and actions should be kept confidential.