CODE OF
CONDUCT
A utopia for tech enthusiasts — where everyone belongs.
Who We Are
Codetopia Community is an inclusive and collaborative initiative of Codetopia, created to empower aspiring and practicing technologists. We believe technology is more than a tool — it is the foundation of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
Our community is guided by six core values: Inclusivity, Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Practical Application, Innovation, and Integrity.
Our Pledge
We pledge to make our community welcoming, safe, and equitable for all — regardless of race, ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, religion, national origin, socio-economic position, level of education, or other status.
Encouraged Behaviours
Be inclusive
Welcome people of all skill levels. We were all beginners once. Never gatekeep knowledge or make others feel inferior for what they do not yet know.
Be collaborative
Share knowledge freely. Lift others as you climb. Collective effort drives greater outcomes than individual effort alone.
Be respectful
Engage with empathy and kindness. Respect different viewpoints and experiences.
Be constructive
Give feedback that helps people grow. Critique ideas, not people.
Be accountable
Take responsibility for your actions and contributions. Commit to repairing harm when it occurs.
Be a learner
Stay curious, stay humble, and embrace the fact that in technology there is always more to learn.
Give credit
Always properly credit the sources, ideas, and work of others.
Restricted Behaviours
General Violations
Harassment
Violating explicitly expressed boundaries or engaging in unnecessary personal attention after any clear request to stop.
Character attacks
Making insulting, demeaning, or pejorative comments directed at a community member or group.
Discrimination or stereotyping
Characterizing anyone's personality or behaviour on the basis of immutable identities or traits.
Sexualization
Behaving in a way that would generally be considered inappropriately intimate in the context of the community.
Violating confidentiality
Sharing or acting on someone's personal or private information without their permission.
Endangerment
Causing, encouraging, or threatening violence or other harm toward any person or group.
Tech Community Specific
Gatekeeping
Deliberately making others feel unwelcome or inadequate because of their skill level or background.
Elitism
Dismissing or belittling contributions, questions, or ideas because they are considered too basic or simple.
Plagiarism
Misrepresenting others' code, ideas, or work as your own.
Misleading identity
Impersonating someone else or pretending to be someone else to evade enforcement actions.
Unsolicited promotion
Sharing marketing or commercial content outside the norms of the community.
Reporting an Issue
Not every conflict represents a Code of Conduct violation. However, when an incident does occur, it is important to report it promptly. Community Moderators take all reports seriously and will investigate in private, prioritising safety and confidentiality at all times.
REPORT AN INCIDENTAddressing & Repairing Harm
01
Warning
A violation involving a single incident or series of minor incidents.
Consequence
A private, written warning from the Community Moderators.
Repair
A private written apology, acknowledgement of responsibility, and seeking clarification on expectations.
02
Temporarily Limited Activities
A repeated violation that previously resulted in a warning, or the first incidence of a more serious violation.
Consequence
A private, written warning with a time-limited cooldown period. The cooldown may be limited to particular channels or interactions.
Repair
An apology, using the cooldown period to reflect on actions and impact, and being thoughtful about re-entering community spaces.
03
Temporary Suspension
A pattern of repeated violations which the Community Moderators have tried to address with warnings, or a single serious violation.
Consequence
A private written warning with conditions for return from suspension.
Repair
Respecting the spirit of the suspension, meeting the specified conditions for return, and being thoughtful about reintegrating with the community.
04
Permanent Ban
A pattern of repeated violations that other steps have failed to resolve, or a violation so serious that there is no way to keep the community safe with this person as a member.
Consequence
Access to all Codetopia spaces, tools, and communication channels is permanently removed.
Repair
There is no possible repair in cases of this severity.
This enforcement ladder is a guideline. It does not limit the ability of Community Moderators to use their discretion and judgment in the best interests of the Codetopia community.
Scope
This Code of Conduct applies within all Codetopia spaces — including our GitHub repositories, Discord server, website, events, and any other space where you are representing the Codetopia community.
Attribution
This Code of Conduct is an original document written for the Codetopia Community, informed by our Community Charter and adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 3.0, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.