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title: c15t Community Code of Conduct
description: Guidelines for fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative open-source community
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## Our Commitment

At c15t, we are committed to creating an open, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all contributors, regardless of:

* Age
* Body size
* Disability (visible or invisible)
* Ethnicity
* Gender identity and expression
* Experience level
* Nationality
* Personal appearance
* Race
* Religion
* Sexual orientation

Our goal is to build a community that is diverse, supportive, and focused on collaborative innovation.

## Our Standards

### Positive Behaviors We Encourage

* **Empathy and Kindness**: Treat each other with compassion and understanding
* **Respect for Diversity**: Value different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds
* **Constructive Communication**:
  * Provide thoughtful, actionable feedback
  * Receive feedback with an open mind
* **Accountability**:
  * Own your mistakes
  * Learn and grow from constructive criticism
* **Community-First Mindset**: Prioritize the collective success of the project over individual interests

### Behaviors We Do Not Tolerate

* Sexualized language or imagery
* Trolling, insulting, or derogatory comments
* Personal or political attacks
* Public or private harassment
* Sharing private information without explicit consent
* Any conduct that would be considered inappropriate in a professional setting

## Enforcement Responsibilities

### Community Leaders Commit To:

* Clarify and enforce community standards
* Provide fair and consistent moderation
* Communicate the rationale behind moderation decisions
* Protect the privacy and safety of all community members

### Reporting Misconduct

If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior, please report it to:

* **Email**: [conduct@c15t.dev](mailto:conduct@c15t.dev)
* **GitHub Issues**: Use the "Conduct Violation" template in our repository

All reports will be:

* Reviewed promptly
* Handled with confidentiality
* Addressed objectively

## Enforcement Guidelines

### 1. Correction

**Impact**: Unprofessional or unwelcoming behavior

**Response**:

* Private written warning
* Clear explanation of the violation
* Opportunity for improvement

### 2. Warning

**Impact**: Repeated or significant inappropriate interactions

**Response**:

* Formal warning
* Temporary restrictions on community interactions
* Specified period of no direct communication

### 3. Temporary Ban

**Impact**: Serious or sustained inappropriate behavior

**Response**:

* Temporary suspension from community spaces
* No public or private interactions
* Clear path to reinstatement

### 4. Permanent Ban

**Impact**: Repeated violations or severe misconduct

**Response**:

* Permanent removal from all community spaces
* No further interaction permitted

## Our Pledge

We believe that **diversity is our strength**. By maintaining an inclusive environment, we:

* Encourage innovation
* Foster learning
* Build better software together

## Attribution

This Code of Conduct is inspired by the [Contributor Covenant](https://www.contributor-covenant.org), adapted to reflect the unique values and spirit of the c15t community.

**Last Updated**: 2025-09-08

## Questions?

If you have questions about this Code of Conduct, please [open an issue](https://github.com/c15t/community/issues) or email [conduct@c15t.dev](mailto:conduct@c15t.dev).