# Community guidelines Source: https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/about/community-guidelines/ These community guidelines reflect the values and commitments of Open Source Europe. They aim to create a positive and productive community for all involved. ## Introduction OSE is committed to keeping a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for all its members, participants, and stakeholders. These community guidelines set out how we expect people to behave and interact in our community. *** ## Scope These community guidelines apply to all individuals participating in OSE activities, including members, partners, volunteers, and attendees at OSE events. *** ## Core Principles * **Transparency**: Operate with transparency and integrity. Ensure that financial activities, decision-making processes, and communications are open and accessible. * **Respect and Dignity**: Treat everyone with respect and dignity. Harassment, discrimination, or exclusionary behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. * **Inclusivity**: Promote a welcoming environment where diversity is valued. Encourage participation from all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age. *** ## Expected Behavior * **Collaboration**: Work together and support each other. Take part constructively and be open to different points of view. * **Communication**: Communicate respectfully and professionally. Avoid offensive, inflammatory, or inappropriate language. * **Responsibility**: Take responsibility for your actions and their impact on others. Address conflicts or issues promptly and respectfully. *** ## Unacceptable Behavior * **Harassment**: Any form of harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment, bullying, or intimidation. * **Discrimination**: Discriminatory comments or actions based on personal characteristics or beliefs. * **Disruption**: Intentional disruption of events, meetings, or online forums. *** ## Reporting and Enforcement * **Reporting**: If you witness or experience behavior that violates these community guidelines, report it to the designated contact person immediately. * **Review and follow-up**: Reports are taken seriously and reviewed to decide the right next steps. OSE does not always run an internal investigation, and it does not guarantee a response time. * **Consequences**: Individuals who violate these community guidelines may face consequences, including warnings, expulsion from events, or removal from OSE activities. *** ## Safeguarding OSE is committed to safeguarding the well-being of all participants. See our [Safeguarding Policy](https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/about/safeguarding-policy/) for details of our safeguarding practices. *** ## Continuous Improvement We keep improving our policies and practices. We welcome feedback and suggestions to improve this Code of Conduct. You can send them to our team. *** ## Contact Information For questions, concerns, or to report a violation of this Code of Conduct, please contact us at .