The MDAnalysis Code of Conduct sets the rules for the behavior of every member in the MDAnalysis community so that everyone can experience a welcoming, supportive, and productive environment that is free from harassment. As a NumFOCUS sponsored project, MDAnalysis follows the NumFOCUS Code of Conduct.
Table of Contents
- MDAnalysis Code of Conduct
- How to Report
- Who Will Receive Your Report
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
- Acknowledgment
You can find the whole document here: https://numfocus.org/code-of-conduct.
MDAnalysis and NumFOCUS are dedicated to providing a harassment-free community for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of community members in any form.
Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down others. Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for MDAnalysis or NumFOCUS.
All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate.
Thank you for helping make this a welcoming, friendly community for all.
You can find the long version of the Code of Conduct on the NumFOCUS website: https://numfocus.org/code-of-conduct.
If you feel that the Code of Conduct has been violated, feel free to submit a report, by using the NumFOCUS Code of Conduct Reporting Form.
If you are attending an MDAnalysis event or meetup and wish to make a report that requires an appropriate immediate response, you may contact the ombudspersons (who will identify themselves at the event) or other event staff/meetup organizers. If you would prefer not to do that, please submit a report to NumFOCUS, but please note it may not be possible for the NumFOCUS Code of Conduct Working Group to respond immediately.
Ombudspeople and event staff/meetup organizers will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event/meetup.
Your report will be received and handled by the NumFOCUS Code of Conduct Working Group; trained, and experienced contributors with diverse backgrounds. The group is making decisions independently from the MDAnalysis project, PyData, NumFOCUS or any other organization.
You can learn more about the current group members, as well as the reporting procedure HERE.
Based on recommendations for next steps as determined by the NumFOCUS Code of Conduct Working Group, the MDAnalysis project will remain responsible for making the final decision and implementing any resulting actions. See the MDanalysis team page on the MDAnalysis website for a current list of the MDAnalysis Code of Conduct Committee members.
Once a resolution has been agreed upon, but before it is enacted, the MDAnalysis Code of Conduct Committee will contact the original reporter and any other affected parties and explain the proposed resolution. We will ask if this resolution is acceptable and note feedback for the record. We are, however, not required to act on this feedback.
MDAnalysis strives to ensure a welcoming, inclusive space for all. As a NumFOCUS sponsored project, we fully support their Diversity & Inclusion in Scientific Computing (DISC) mission and abide by their Diversity Statement:
"NumFOCUS welcomes and encourages participation in our community by people of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to promoting and sustaining a culture that values mutual respect, tolerance, and learning, and we work together as a community to help each other live out these values."
Original text courtesy of NumFOCUS, modified by MDAnalysis.
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