We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, caste, color, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our community include:
- Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
- Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
- Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
- Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes, and learning from the experience
- Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the overall community
- Using welcoming and inclusive language
- Being patient with newcomers and those learning
- Recognizing and respecting the time and effort of volunteers
Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
- Harassment or discrimination of any kind
- The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances of any kind
- Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
- Public or private harassment
- Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email address, without their explicit permission
- Spam or excessive self-promotion
- Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting
Given that SPLWD serves educational institutions and learners with disabilities, we hold ourselves to additional standards:
- Respect for educational professionals and their expertise
- Sensitivity to disability-related topics and inclusive language
- Understanding of educational privacy requirements (FERPA, local regulations)
- Commitment to accessibility in all contributions
- Recognition of diverse learning needs and approaches
- Never share or discuss real student data, even in examples
- Use only anonymized or fictional data in documentation and testing
- Respect confidentiality of educational records and processes
- Report any potential privacy violations immediately
Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.
Community leaders have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation decisions when appropriate.
This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces. Examples of representing our community include:
- Using an official e-mail address
- Posting via an official social media account
- Acting as an appointed representative at an online or offline event
- Contributing to the project repository
- Participating in project discussions
If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please report it by contacting the project team at:
- Email: izeno.contact@gmail.com
- Subject Line: "SPLWD Code of Conduct Violation"
When reporting, please include:
- Your contact information (so we can follow up)
- Names of individuals involved (if known)
- Description of the incident and circumstances
- Date and time of the incident
- Any supporting evidence (screenshots, links, etc.)
- Any witnesses to the incident
All reports will be handled with discretion and confidentiality. We will protect the identity of the reporter and will not retaliate against anyone who reports violations in good faith.
- Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of the report within 24 hours
- Investigation: We will investigate the matter thoroughly and fairly
- Communication: We will keep the reporter informed of progress
- Resolution: We will determine appropriate action based on our findings
Community leaders will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:
Community Impact: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed unprofessional or unwelcome in the community.
Consequence: A private, written warning from community leaders, providing clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.
Community Impact: A violation through a single incident or series of actions.
Consequence: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This includes avoiding interactions in community spaces as well as external channels like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or permanent ban.
Community Impact: A serious violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior.
Consequence: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public communication with the community for a specified period of time. No public or private interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, is allowed during this period. Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.
Community Impact: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment of an individual, or aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals.
Consequence: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within the community.
If you believe you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you may appeal by:
- Contacting the project team at izeno.contact@gmail.com
- Providing a detailed explanation of your perspective
- Including any relevant evidence or context
- Requesting a review of the decision
Appeals will be reviewed by uninvolved community leaders when possible.
This Code of Conduct supports our mission to create technology that serves learners with disabilities by:
- Fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes diverse perspectives
- Ensuring respectful collaboration among educators, developers, and community members
- Maintaining high standards that reflect the professionalism expected in educational settings
- Protecting the privacy and dignity of all community members
We believe in working together to create the best possible solutions for learners with disabilities.
We strive for high-quality code, documentation, and community interactions.
We respect and protect the privacy of students, educators, and community members.
We are committed to creating accessible technology and maintaining an accessible community.
We support continuous learning and growth for all community members.
This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 2.1, available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html.
Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by Mozilla's code of conduct enforcement ladder.
For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see the FAQ at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq. Translations are available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations.
Last Updated: May 28, 2025
Version: 1.0
For questions about this Code of Conduct, please contact: izeno.contact@gmail.com