Node Forward code of conduct initial draft

README.md

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-code-of-conduct
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+# Code of Conduct
+
+## 1. Purpose
+
+A primary goal of Node Forward 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).
+
+This code of conduct outlines our expectations for all
+those who participate in our community, as well as the
+consequences for unacceptable behavior.
+
+We invite all those who participate in Node Forward to
+help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.
+
+## 2.‎ ‏Open [Source/Culture/Tech] Citizenship
+
+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.
+
+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.
+
+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.
+
+## 3.‎ ‏Expected Behavior
+
+  * Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this community.
+  * Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
+  * Attempt collaboration before conflict.
+  * Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
+  * Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem inconsequential.
+
+## 4.‎ ‏Unacceptable Behavior
+
+Unacceptable behaviors include: intimidating, harassing, abusive,
+discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions by
+any participant in our community online, at all related
+events and in one-on-one communications carried out in the
+context of community business. Community event venues may be
+shared with members of the public; please be respectful to
+all patrons of these locations.
+
+Harassment includes: harmful or prejudicial verbal or written
+comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race,
+religion, disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or
+sexual images in public spaces (including presentation
+slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or following;
+harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of
+talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact, and
+unwelcome sexual attention.
+
+## 5.‎ ‏Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior
+
+Unacceptable behavior from any community member, including
+sponsors and those with decision-making authority, will not
+be tolerated.
+
+Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to
+comply immediately.
+
+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).
+
+## 6.‎ ‏If You Witness or Are Subject to Unacceptable Behavior
+
+If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or
+have any other concerns, please notify a community organizer
+as soon as possible. [TO DO: CONTACT_INFO_HERE]
+
+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.
+
+## 7.‎ ‏Addressing Grievances
+
+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]
+
+[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.]
+
+## 8.‎ ‏Scope
+
+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.
+
+## 9.‎ ‏Contact info
+
+‎[‏YOUR CONTACT INFO HERE -- this should be a small team who can respond to issues
+directly]
+
+## 10.‎ ‏License and attribution
+
+This Code of Conduct is distributed under a [Creative
+Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) and is taken almost verbatim most gratefully from the [Stumptown Syndicate's Code of Conduct](https://github.com/stumpsyn/policies/blob/master/citizen_code_of_conduct.md#citizen-code-of-conduct)