Community Guidelines
A welcoming community is built by everyone.
HackUnion is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment where everyone can learn, build, and grow together.
In short: Be kind, be respectful, and help us build an amazing community together.
Our Pledge
HackUnion is committed to making participation in our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, background, education, nationality, religion, experience level, or any other personal characteristic.
We are building a community where every builder can learn openly, collaborate safely, and contribute with confidence.
Our Standards
This list is not exhaustive. Any behavior that harms safety, trust, or participation may lead to action.
Responsibilities
Organizers, moderators, volunteers, and community leaders are responsible for maintaining a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment across all HackUnion spaces.
They may remove content, pause participation, or take any appropriate action when behavior conflicts with this Code of Conduct.
Scope
Reporting
If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please report it to the HackUnion organizing team as soon as possible.
Reports are handled respectfully and confidentially whenever possible. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.
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Enforcement
We start with a friendly reminder and practical guidance so members can correct behavior quickly.
Community Impact: Helps restore respectful interaction early.
Possible Consequence: Verbal or written correction with clear expectations.
If behavior continues or is more serious, a formal warning is issued and documented.
Community Impact: Protects trust and signals accountability.
Possible Consequence: Official warning and close monitoring.
Access may be paused for a defined period from events or community spaces to prevent further harm.
Community Impact: Creates breathing room and improves safety.
Possible Consequence: Temporary removal from sessions, channels, or activities.
Severe or repeated violations may result in a permanent ban from HackUnion activities.
Community Impact: Preserves long-term safety and community standards.
Possible Consequence: Permanent removal from all official HackUnion spaces.
Every incident is reviewed individually, based on context, severity, and community safety.
HackUnion exists to empower builders.
We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe environment where everyone has an opportunity to learn and grow.
FAQ
Attribution
This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 2.1, available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html .
Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by Mozilla's code of conduct enforcement ladder.
For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see the FAQ at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq .
Translations are available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations .
