Code of Conduct

Our Community

Members of the Python Togo community are open, considerate, and respectful. Behaviors that reinforce these values contribute to a positive environment, and include:

• Being open. Members of the community are open to collaboration, whether it's on projects, patches, problems, or otherwise.
• Focusing on what is best for the community. We're respectful of the processes set forth in the community, and we work within them.
• Acknowledging time and effort. We're respectful of the volunteer efforts that permeate the Python community. We're thoughtful when addressing the efforts of others, keeping in mind that often times the labor was completed simply for the good of the community.
• Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences. We're receptive to constructive comments and criticism, as the experiences and skill sets of other members contribute to the whole of our efforts.
• Showing empathy towards other community members. We're attentive in our communications, whether in person or online, and we're tactful when approaching differing views.
• Being considerate. Members of the community are considerate of their peers -- other Python users.
• Being respectful. We're respectful of others, their positions, their skills, their commitments, and their efforts.
• Gracefully accepting constructive criticism. When we disagree, we are courteous in raising our issues.
• Using welcoming and inclusive language. We're accepting of all who wish to take part in our activities, fostering an environment where anyone can participate and everyone can make a difference.

Our Standards

Every member of our community has the right to have their identity respected. The Python Togo community is dedicated to providing a positive experience for everyone, regardless of age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, or religion (or lack thereof), education, or socio-economic status.

Inappropriate Behavior

Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:

• Harassment of any participants in any form
• Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
• Logging or taking screenshots of online activity for harassment purposes
• Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic address, without explicit permission
• Violent threats or language directed against another person
• Incitement of violence or harassment towards any individual, including encouraging a person to commit suicide or to engage in self-harm
• Creating additional online accounts in order to harass another person or circumvent a ban
• Sexual language and imagery in online communities or in any conference venue, including talks
• Insults, put downs, or jokes that are based upon stereotypes, that are exclusionary, or that hold others up for ridicule
• Excessive swearing
• Unwelcome sexual attention or advances
• Unwelcome physical contact, including simulated physical contact without consent or after a request to stop
• Pattern of inappropriate social contact, such as requesting/assuming inappropriate levels of intimacy with others
• Sustained disruption of online community discussions, in-person presentations, or other in-person events
• Continued one-on-one communication after requests to cease
• Other conduct that is inappropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds

Community members asked to stop any inappropriate behavior are expected to comply immediately.

Weapons Policy

No weapons are allowed at Python Togo events. Weapons include but are not limited to explosives (including fireworks), guns, and large knives such as those used for hunting or display, as well as any other item used for the purpose of causing injury or harm to others. Anyone seen in possession of one of these items will be asked to leave immediately, and will only be allowed to return without the weapon.

Consequences

If a participant engages in behavior that violates this code of conduct, the Python Togo Code of Conduct team may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the community and community events with no refund of event tickets.

Scope

Python Togo Events

This Code of Conduct applies to all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers at Python Togo events and in all Python Togo community spaces, including:

• Conference venues, including talk and workshop rooms
• Conference-related social events
• Community meetups, workshops, and training sessions
• Hackathons and sprints
• Any other spaces or events where the Python Togo community gathers

Python Togo Online Spaces

This Code of Conduct also applies to all online spaces managed by Python Togo, including:

• Mailing lists and discussion forums
• Discord, Slack, or other chat platforms
• Social media accounts
• Code repositories and project management platforms
• Any other online spaces administered by Python Togo

Procedure for Handling Incidents

The Python Togo community follows established procedures for addressing Code of Conduct incidents:

1. A detailed report is collected from the person experiencing or witnessing the violation
2. The Code of Conduct team reviews the report and gathers additional information if needed
3. The team determines appropriate action based on the severity and nature of the incident
4. Action is taken and followed up with all parties involved
5. Records are maintained while respecting privacy and confidentiality

Attribution

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Python Software Foundation Code of Conduct. Python Togo operates as a community affiliated with the Python Software Foundation.