# Plakar Open Source Community Code of Conduct

## Introduction
The Plakar community is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. We value contributions from all members of the community and are dedicated to ensuring that every participant can collaborate openly and effectively. This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for behavior and guides our commitment to an open, collaborative, and respectful space.

## Our Standards
All community members are expected to:

1. **Be Respectful**  
   - Treat others with kindness, empathy, and respect, regardless of their background or identity.
   - Respect differing viewpoints and experiences, and be considerate when providing feedback.

2. **Be Constructive**  
   - Provide constructive criticism and feedback that helps others grow. Avoid personal attacks or inflammatory language.
   - Encourage and support newcomers, providing guidance and assistance to those who need it.

3. **Focus on Technical Merit**  
   - Evaluate contributions based on their technical merit and alignment with project goals, without bias or prejudice toward the contributor.

4. **Communicate Clearly and Honestly**  
   - Use clear, precise language in all communication channels (issue discussions, mailing lists, etc.).
   - Disclose conflicts of interest and refrain from dishonest practices like plagiarism or misrepresentation.

5. **Foster a Welcoming Environment**  
   - Be inclusive and friendly, especially to those new to the project.
   - Make an effort to create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

6. **Respect Personal Boundaries**  
   - Respect the privacy and personal boundaries of others. Avoid inappropriate or unwelcome attention, physical contact, or communication.

7. **Keep It Professional**  
   - Avoid using language or imagery that is sexually suggestive, offensive, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate.
   - Do not make demeaning or discriminatory comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, or other personal characteristics.

8. **Accept Responsibility and Apologize**  
   - Accept responsibility for mistakes and apologize sincerely when needed. Learn from errors to improve in the future.

## Unacceptable Behavior
Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to:

- Harassment, bullying, or discrimination of any kind.
- Insults, threats, or personal attacks.
- Unsolicited sexual attention or advances.
- Trolling, spamming, or other disruptive behaviors.
- Publishing private information without explicit permission.
- Knowingly making false accusations or misleading statements.

## Reporting and Enforcement
If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, you are encouraged to report it to the project maintainers at **conduct@plakar.io**. All reports will be reviewed and investigated confidentially.

Consequences for violating the Code of Conduct may include:

- A verbal or written warning.
- Temporary or permanent suspension from project participation.
- Ban from all project spaces and communication channels.

## Scope
This Code of Conduct applies to all project spaces, including but not limited to issue trackers, mailing lists, code repositories, and online or offline events associated with the project.

## Attribution
This Code of Conduct is inspired by and adapted from the [Contributor Covenant](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/), [Open Source Guides](https://opensource.guide/), and other similar codes of conduct within the open-source community.

## License
This Code of Conduct is distributed under the [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license.

By adhering to these standards, we ensure a positive and productive environment for everyone involved in the Plakar project.
