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README.md

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Policies
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Mirror of policies for the Stumptown Syndicate.
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Policies for Backdrop CMS.
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* [Citizen Code of Conduct](citizen_code_of_conduct.md): Templated Code of Conduct for use groups, projects, and events.
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* [Syndicate Code of Conduct](syndicate_code_of_conduct.md): Stumptown Syndicate specific Code of Conduct.
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* [Reporting Guidelines](reporting_guidelines.md): Reporting guidelines for the Stupmtown Syndicate Code of Conduct.
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* [Code of Conduct](code_of_conduct.md): Code of Conduct for Backdrop CMS groups, projects, and events.
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* [Reporting Guidelines](reporting_guidelines.md): Reporting guidelines for the Backdrop CMS Code of Conduct.
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Questions or comments? Get in touch with us board@stumptownsyndicate.org.
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Questions or comments? Get in touch with us info@backdropcms.org.
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# Citizen Code of Conduct
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# Backdrop CMS Code of Conduct
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## 1. Purpose
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A primary goal of COMMUNITY_NAME is to be inclusive to the largest number of contributors, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion (or lack thereof).
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A primary goal of the Backdrop CMS community is to be inclusive to the largest number of contributors, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of ability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, sexual preferences, socioeconomic status, geographic location, or religion (or lack thereof).
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This code of conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior.
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We invite all those who participate in COMMUNITY_NAME to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.
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We invite all those who participate in the Backdrop CMS community to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.
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## 2. Open [Source/Culture/Tech] Citizenship
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## 2. Open Source Citizenship
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A supplemental goal of this Code of Conduct is to increase open [source/culture/tech] citizenship by encouraging participants to recognize and strengthen the relationships between our actions and their effects on our community.
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A supplemental goal of this Code of Conduct is to increase open source citizenship by encouraging participants to recognize and strengthen the relationships between our actions and their effects on our community.
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Communities mirror the societies in which they exist and positive action is essential to counteract the many forms of inequality and abuses of power that exist in society.
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Communities mirror the societies in which they exist. Positive action is essential to counteract the many forms of inequality and abuses of power that exist in society.
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If you see someone who is making an extra effort to ensure our community is welcoming, friendly, and encourages all participants to contribute to the fullest extent, we want to know.
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* Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material.
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* Posting or threatening to post other people's personally identifying information ("doxing").
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* Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.
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* Inappropriate photography or recording.
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* Inappropriate or unauthorized photography or recording.
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* Inappropriate physical contact. You should have someone's consent before touching them.
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* Unwelcome sexual attention. This includes, sexualized comments or jokes; inappropriate touching, groping, and unwelcomed sexual advances.
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* Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following (online or in person).
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## 5. Weapons Policy
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No weapons will be allowed at [COMMUNITY_NAME] events, community spaces, or in other spaces covered by the scope of this Code of Conduct. Weapons include but are not limited to guns, explosives (including fireworks), and large knives such as those used for hunting or display, as well as any other item used for the purpose of causing injury or harm to others. Anyone seen in possession of one of these items will be asked to leave immediately, and will only be allowed to return without the weapon. Community members are further expected to comply with all state and local laws on this matter.
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No weapons will be allowed at Backdrop CMS community events, community spaces, or in other spaces covered by the scope of this Code of Conduct. Weapons include but are not limited to guns, explosives (including fireworks), and large knives such as those used for hunting or display, as well as any other item used for the purpose of causing injury or harm to others. Anyone seen in possession of one of these items will be asked to leave immediately, and will only be allowed to return without the weapon. Community members are further expected to comply with all state and local laws on this matter.
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## 6. Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior
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Unacceptable behavior from any community member, including sponsors and those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated.
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Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.
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If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior, the community organizers 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).
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If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior at an event, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the event without warning (and without refund in the case of a paid event).
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## 7. Reporting Guidelines
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If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify a community organizer as soon as possible. [CONTACT_INFO_HERE].
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If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify a community organizer as soon as possible. Sending an email to info@backdropcms.org is a good place to start.
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[LINK_TO_REPORTING_GUIDELINES]
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[Reporting Guidelines](https://github.com/backdrop-ops/policies/blob/master/reporting_guidelines.md)
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Additionally, community organizers are available to help community members engage with local law enforcement or to otherwise help those experiencing unacceptable behavior feel safe. In the context of in-person events, organizers will also provide escorts as desired by the person experiencing distress.
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Additionally, community organizers should be available to help community members engage with local law enforcement, or to otherwise help those experiencing unacceptable behavior feel safe. In the context of in-person events, organizers can also provide escorts as desired by the person experiencing distress.
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## 8. Addressing Grievances
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If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you should notify GOVERNING_BODY with a concise description of your grievance. Your grievance will be handled in accordance with our existing governing policies. [LINK_TO_POLICY]
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If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you should notify the Backdrop CMS Project Management Committee with a concise description of your grievance. Your grievance will be handled in accordance with existing governing policies. [LINK_TO_POLICY]
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[NOTE: Every organization's governing policies should dictate how you handle warnings and expulsions of community members. It is strongly recommended that you mention those policies here or in Section 7 and that you include a mechanism for addressing grievances.]
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## 9. Scope
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We expect all community participants (contributors, paid or otherwise; sponsors; and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues--online and in-person--as well as in all one-on-one communications pertaining to community business.
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We expect all community participants (adopters, contributors, sponsors, and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues--online and in-person--as well as in all one-on-one communications pertaining to community business.
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This code of conduct and its related procedures also applies to unacceptable behavior occurring outside the scope of community activities when such behavior has the potential to adversely affect the safety and well-being of community members.
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## 10. Contact info
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[YOUR CONTACT INFO HERE -- this should be a single person or a small team who can respond to issues directly]
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Please contact Backdrop CMS at info@backdropcms.org to open a new issue for the Backdrop CMS Project Management Committee to evaluate.
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## 11. License and attribution
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The Citizen Code of Conduct is distributed by [Stumptown Syndicate](http://stumptownsyndicate.org) under a [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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The Citizen Code of Conduct is distributed by [Stumptown Syndicate](http://stumptownsyndicate.org) under a [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
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Portions of text derived from the [Django Code of Conduct](https://www.djangoproject.com/conduct/) and the [Geek Feminism Anti-Harassment Policy](http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Conference_anti-harassment/Policy).
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_Revision 2.3. Posted 6 March 2017._
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_Revision 2.3.1 PROPOSED March 2017._
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_Revision 2.2. Posted 4 February 2016._
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_Revision 2.1. Posted 23 June 2014._
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_Revision 2.0, adopted by the [Stumptown Syndicate](http://stumptownsyndicate.org) board on 10 January 2013. Posted 17 March 2013._

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# Reporting Guidelines
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If you believe someone is violating the code of conduct we ask that you report it to the Stumptown Syndicate by emailing conduct@stumptownsyndicate.org.
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If you believe someone is violating the code of conduct we ask that you please report it to Backdrop CMS by emailing info@backdropcms.org.
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**All reports will be kept confidential.** In some cases we may determine that a public statement will need to be made. If that's the case, the identities of all victims and reporters will remain confidential unless those individuals instruct us otherwise.
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* Your contact info for follow-up contact.
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* Names (legal, nicknames, or pseudonyms) of any individuals involved.
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* Names (nicknames, pseudonyms, or legal names) of any individuals involved.
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* If there were other witnesses besides you, please try to include them as well.
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* Your account of what occurred.
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* If there is a publicly available record (e.g. a mailing list archive or a public IRC logger) please include a link.
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* Any extra context you believe existed for the incident.
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## What happens after you file a report?
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You will receive an email from the Stumptown Syndicate's Code of Conduct response team acknowledging receipt as soon as possible, but within 24 hours.
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The working group will immediately meet to review the incident and determine:
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If this is determined to be an ongoing incident or a threat to physical safety, the team's immediate priority will be to protect everyone involved. This means we may delay an "official" response until we believe that the situation has ended and that everyone is physically safe.
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If this is determined to be an ongoing incident or a threat to physical safety, the committee's immediate priority will be to protect everyone involved. This means we may delay an "official" response until we believe that the situation has ended and that everyone is physically safe.
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Once the team has a complete account of the events they will make a decision as to how to respond. Responses may include:
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* An imposed vacation (i.e. asking someone to "take a week off" from participating in online communication channels such as GitHub issue queues, Gitter, or Twitter).
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* A temporary or permanent ban from some or all Backdrop CMS spaces (events, meetings, GitHub issue queues, Gitter chat chanels, etc.)
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We'll respond within one week to the person who filed the report with either a resolution or an explanation of why the situation is not yet resolved.
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Once we've determined our final action, we'll contact the original reporter to let them know what action (if any) we'll be taking. We'll take into account feedback from the reporter on the appropriateness of our response, but our response will be determined by what will be best for community safety.
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Only permanent resolutions (such as bans) may be appealed. To appeal a decision of the working group, contact the Stumptown Syndicate Board at board@stumptownsyndicate.org with your appeal and the Syndicate board will review the case.
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Only permanent resolutions (such as bans) may be appealed. To appeal a decision of the Project Management Committee, contact Backdrop CMS at inf@backdropcms.org with your appeal and the PMC will review the case.
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_Revision 1.0, DRAFT, proposed June 2014_
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_Revision 1.0, DRAFT, proposed March 2016_
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_Reporting Guidelines derived from those of the [Django Software Foundation](https://www.djangoproject.com/conduct/reporting/)._

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