| Code of Conduct |
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| Version: 2019-11-07 |
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| The Open Networking Foundation (ONF) is dedicated to providing a safe and |
| harassment-free professional environment (meetings, events, activities, both |
| online and offline) for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, |
| disability, physical appearance, race, age, religion, or any other protected |
| category. ONF does not tolerate harassment of any participant in any form. ONF |
| participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from ONF |
| projects and programs, including but not limited to online communities, |
| internal programs, and in-person events at the discretion of ONF staff, with no |
| refund. These individuals could also have their permissions revoked, and this |
| decision would be communicated to the violator’s company. In addition, |
| violations may be turned over to the appropriate authorities for resolution. |
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| Expected Behavior |
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| * Be respectful, kind, and professional |
| * Exercise consideration and empathy in your words and actions |
| * Be mindful of others |
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| ONF is an international community and assumes good intent, but also understands |
| that written communication, including emojis, does not always convey nuances, |
| such as humor. Please think about how your words may be misinterpreted by the |
| community before saying, posting, or sending them. |
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| Unacceptable Behavior |
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| Intimidating, harassing, discriminatory, abusive, derogatory, or demeaning |
| speech or actions by any participant, at any ONF event online or offline as |
| well as in one-on-one communication carried out in the context of ONF will not |
| be tolerated. |
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| Harassment includes, but is not limited to: offensive verbal comments related |
| to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, |
| physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion; it also includes stalking, |
| following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or |
| other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. |
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| Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior |
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| Participants who are asked to stop any unacceptable behavior are expected to |
| comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, ONF |
| staff members or volunteer leaders may initiate any reasonable action they deem |
| appropriate, including expulsion from ONF online forums or summoning event |
| security or law enforcement. |
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| Contact Information |
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| If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have |
| any other concerns involving someone’s welfare, please notify a member of the |
| ONF team or email `conduct@opennetworking.org |
| <mailto:conduct@opennetworking.org>`_. In case of an emergency, please contact |
| law enforcement first and then notify ONF. ONF will be available to help |
| participants contact local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise |
| provide assistance, so that those experiencing unacceptable behavior can feel |
| safe for the duration of the event. ONF values your participation. |