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Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our community include:

-   Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
-   Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
-   Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
-   Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes, and learning from the experience
-   Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the overall community

Examples of unacceptable behavior include:

-   The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances of any kind
-   Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
-   Public or private harassment
-   Publishing others’ private information, such as a physical or email address, without their explicit permission
-   Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting