Code of Conduct
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The Code of Conduct defines the standards for participation and interaction within the KernelForge community. It establishes a pledge to maintain a harassment-free environment for all members, regardless of their background, identity, or level of experience.
This document applies to all community spaces, including the GitHub repository, and instances where individuals officially represent the project in public. It ensures that the community remains approachable and respectable for everyone involved in Android custom kernel development.
Sources: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md:3-13, CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md:46-52, CONTRIBUTING.md:10-10
Community Standards
The project identifies specific behaviors that contribute to a healthy environment and those that are strictly prohibited. These standards guide interactions in issues, pull requests, and wiki edits.
Positive Behavior
- Show empathy and kindness toward others.
- Respect differing opinions and experiences.
- Give and accept constructive feedback gracefully.
- Accept responsibility for mistakes and offer apologies.
- Prioritize the needs of the overall community over individual interests.
Unacceptable Behavior
- Sexualized language, imagery, or advances.
- Trolling, insulting comments, and personal or political attacks.
- Public or private harassment.
- Publishing private information without explicit permission.
- Inappropriate professional conduct.
Sources: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md:15-37
Enforcement and Governance
Community leaders maintain the authority to enforce these standards. They investigate reported violations and take corrective actions to protect the community.
Enforcement Process
The following diagram illustrates the workflow for handling conduct violations:
This flowchart shows the progression from an initial incident report to the final resolution based on community impact guidelines.
Sources: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md:39-44, CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md:54-61
Moderation Authority
Leaders possess the right and responsibility to moderate contributions that do not align with the Code of Conduct. This includes:
- Removing, editing, or rejecting comments.
- Rejecting commits and code contributions.
- Modifying wiki edits and issues.
- Communicating reasons for moderation decisions.
Sources: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md:41-44
Enforcement Guidelines
Consequences for violations are categorized by their impact on the community. Leaders follow a tiered approach to determine the appropriate response.
| Level | Impact | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Correction | Inappropriate language or unprofessional behavior. | Private written warning and explanation; possible request for apology. |
| Warning | Single incident or series of actions violating standards. | Warning with interaction restrictions for a specified period. |
| Temporary Ban | Serious violation or sustained inappropriate behavior. | Ban from all community interaction for a specified period. |
| Permanent Ban | Pattern of violations, harassment, or aggression toward groups. | Permanent ban from all public interaction within the community. |
Sources: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md:65-103
Reporting Procedures
Instances of unacceptable behavior should be reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement at JWEB0689. Leaders must respect the privacy and security of the reporter during the investigation. For other project-related issues, such as security vulnerabilities or accessibility barriers, specific reporting channels are established in the respective policies.
- Security: Report vulnerabilities according to the Security Policy.
- Accessibility: Report barriers or request help as outlined in Accessibility Guidelines.
Sources: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md:54-61, SECURITY.md:12-16, ACCESSIBILITY.md:29-34
Relationship to Contribution
The Code of Conduct works alongside the contributing guidelines to ensure high-quality, respectful collaboration. While the Code of Conduct governs behavior, the contributing guide governs technical standards such as clarity, simplicity, and the use of inclusive language.
This class diagram represents the relationship between core community policies and the guidelines for technical contribution.
Sources: CONTRIBUTING.md:10-10, CONTRIBUTING.md:46-56, CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md:3-8
Summary
The KernelForge Code of Conduct serves as the foundation for a professional and inclusive development environment. By outlining clear expectations, enforcement responsibilities, and tiered consequences for misconduct, the project ensures that all contributors can collaborate effectively on Android kernel development without fear of harassment.