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 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 home@opensourceeurope.org.