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Code of Conduct ​

Our pledge to create a welcoming, inclusive community.

Our Pledge ​

In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as contributors and maintainers pledge to make participation in the PACE Pattern community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of:

  • Age
  • Body size
  • Disability
  • Ethnicity
  • Gender identity and expression
  • Level of experience
  • Nationality
  • Personal appearance
  • Race
  • Religion
  • Sexual identity and orientation

Our Standards ​

Positive Behavior ​

Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment:

Be Respectful

  • Using welcoming and inclusive language
  • Respecting differing viewpoints and experiences
  • Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
  • Focusing on what is best for the community

Be Collaborative

  • Working together toward shared goals
  • Sharing knowledge and expertise
  • Helping newcomers get started
  • Giving credit where credit is due

Be Professional

  • Communicating with empathy and kindness
  • Providing constructive feedback
  • Being honest and transparent
  • Taking responsibility for mistakes

Be Inclusive

  • Welcoming newcomers
  • Encouraging diverse perspectives
  • Making space for others to speak
  • Using accessible language

Unacceptable Behavior ​

Examples of unacceptable behavior:

Harassment

  • Offensive comments related to protected characteristics
  • Unwelcome sexual attention or advances
  • Trolling or insulting/derogatory comments
  • Personal or political attacks

Disruption

  • Publishing others' private information
  • Sustained disruption of discussions
  • Spamming or excessive self-promotion
  • Other conduct inappropriate in a professional setting

Dishonesty

  • Plagiarism or taking credit for others' work
  • Deliberate misinformation
  • Manipulating votes or ratings
  • Sockpuppeting or impersonation

Our Responsibilities ​

Maintainers ​

Project maintainers are responsible for:

  • Clarifying standards of acceptable behavior
  • Taking appropriate and fair corrective action
  • Removing, editing, or rejecting contributions that violate this Code of Conduct
  • Temporarily or permanently banning contributors for inappropriate behavior

Contributors ​

All contributors are expected to:

  • Abide by this Code of Conduct in all project spaces
  • Report unacceptable behavior to project maintainers
  • Respect enforcement decisions made by maintainers

Scope ​

This Code of Conduct applies to:

All Project Spaces

  • GitHub repositories (issues, PRs, discussions)
  • Documentation and websites
  • Email communications
  • Social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
  • Events and meetups

Representation

  • When representing the project publicly
  • Using official project email addresses
  • Posting on official social media accounts
  • Acting as a representative at events

Enforcement ​

Reporting ​

If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior:

1. Report to Maintainers

Email: [email protected]

Include:

  • Your contact information
  • Names of people involved
  • Description of the incident
  • Any supporting documentation
  • Whether you'd like to remain anonymous

2. What Happens Next

  • You'll receive acknowledgment within 24 hours
  • Maintainers will review the report
  • Investigation will be conducted
  • A decision will be made and communicated
  • Appeals process available if needed

Response Timeline ​

  • Acknowledgment: Within 24 hours
  • Investigation: Within 7 days
  • Decision: Within 14 days
  • Appeal (if requested): Within 7 days

Confidentiality ​

All reports will be handled with discretion:

  • Reporter identity protected (if requested)
  • Details shared only as necessary
  • Privacy respected throughout process

Enforcement Guidelines ​

Maintainers will follow these Community Impact Guidelines:

1. Correction ​

Community Impact: Use of inappropriate language or other unprofessional behavior.

Consequence: A private written warning providing clarity around the violation and explanation of why the behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.

2. Warning ​

Community Impact: A violation through a single incident or series of actions.

Consequence: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No interaction with the people involved for a specified period. This includes avoiding interactions in community spaces and external channels. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or permanent ban.

3. Temporary Ban ​

Community Impact: A serious violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior.

Consequence: A temporary ban from any interaction or public communication with the community for a specified period. No public or private interaction with the people involved is allowed during this period. Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.

4. Permanent Ban ​

Community Impact: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment, or aggression toward individuals.

Consequence: A permanent ban from any public interaction within the community.

Appeals ​

If you believe an enforcement decision was made in error:

1. Submit an Appeal

Email: [email protected]

Include:

  • Original incident details
  • Reason you believe decision was incorrect
  • Any new relevant information

2. Appeal Review

  • Different maintainer will review
  • Both sides considered
  • Decision made within 7 days
  • Decision is final

Attribution ​

This Code of Conduct is adapted from:

Updates ​

This Code of Conduct may be updated periodically. Significant changes will be announced through:

  • GitHub announcements
  • Project mailing list
  • Social media channels

Current Version: 1.0.0 Last Updated: January 2025 Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Questions ​

Have questions about this Code of Conduct?

Our Commitment ​

The PACE Pattern maintainers are committed to:

✅ Enforcing this Code of Conduct fairly and consistently ✅ Creating a safe, welcoming space for all contributors ✅ Continuously improving our community standards ✅ Leading by example in our own behavior

Summary ​

In short:

  • Be respectful — Treat others with kindness and empathy
  • Be collaborative — Work together, help each other
  • Be professional — Maintain high standards of conduct
  • Be inclusive — Welcome and support all contributors

Report issues to: [email protected]

Thank you for helping make the PACE Pattern community welcoming and inclusive for everyone. 🌟