This code of conduct outlines the expected behavior of all members of Open Rust Initiative to ensure a safe, productive, and inclusive environment for everyone.
All members of Open Rust Initiative, including employees, contractors, interns, volunteers, and anyone else represents the company, are expected to behave in a professional, respectful, considerate, and collaborative manner. Harassment, discrimination, or toxic behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.
Open Rust Initiative is committed to providing an environment free of harassment and discrimination for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Harassment includes offensive comments related to these characteristics, as well as deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior, see something that makes you feel unsafe, or have concerns about the well-being of a participant, please report it to Eli Ma or Charles Feng immediately. All reports will be handled confidentially.
We value diverse opinions, skills, and experiences. We strive to build an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and respected. Together, we can achieve great things.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN ADVANCING OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND RESPECT.
Responsibilities
All members of Open Rust Initiative are expected to:
- Treat all people with respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions. • Communicate openly and thoughtfully. • Avoid personal attacks directed at other participants. • Be mindful of your surroundings and your fellow participants. Alert Eli Ma if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress. • Respect personal space and property. • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, speech, and imagery. • Be considerate in your use of space and resources. For example, avoid excessive noise from conversations, laptops, and other electronic devices. Be courteous when taking up shared space such as tables and walkways. • Follow the instructions of Open Rust Initiative staff and security. • Avoid using language that reinforces social and cultural structures of domination related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, or other personal characteristics.
Consequences
Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, including removal from Open Rust Initiative spaces and events and prohibition from future participation.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Code of Conduct, contact Eli Ma or Charles Feng.
Open Rust Initiative prioritizes creating a safe and positive experience for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.
We expect participants to follow these rules at all Open Rust Initiative venues and events. Open Rust Initiative staff will enforce this Code of Conduct.
If a participant engages in harassing or discriminatory behavior, Open Rust Initiative staff will take reasonable action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender, expulsion from an event, or banning them from future events.
At their discretion, Open Rust Initiative staff may report offenders to local law enforcement. Open Rust Initiative staff may take action against participants for other behaviors that violate this Code of Conduct or negatively impact the safety and inclusion of event participants.