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CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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-# Code of Conduct at nf-core (v1.0)
 
-## Our Pledge
-
-In the interest of fostering an open, collaborative, and welcoming environment, we as contributors and maintainers of nf-core, pledge to making participation in our projects and community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of:
+# Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct
 
-- Age
-- Body size
-- Familial status
-- Gender identity and expression
-- Geographical location
-- Level of experience
-- Nationality and national origins
-- Native language
-- Physical and neurological ability
-- Race or ethnicity
-- Religion
-- Sexual identity and orientation
-- Socioeconomic status
-
-Please note that the list above is alphabetised and is therefore not ranked in any order of preference or importance.
+## Our Pledge
 
-## Preamble
+We as members, contributors, and leaders pledge to make participation in our
+community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body
+size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender
+identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status,
+nationality, personal appearance, race, caste, color, religion, or sexual
+identity and orientation.
 
-> Note: This Code of Conduct (CoC) has been drafted by the nf-core Safety Officer and been edited after input from members of the nf-core team and others. "We", in this document, refers to the Safety Officer and members of the nf-core core team, both of whom are deemed to be members of the nf-core community and are therefore required to abide by this Code of Conduct. This document will amended periodically to keep it up-to-date, and in case of any dispute, the most current version will apply.
+We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming,
+diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
 
-An up-to-date list of members of the nf-core core team can be found [here](https://nf-co.re/about). Our current safety officer is Renuka Kudva.
+## Our Standards
 
-nf-core is a young and growing community that welcomes contributions from anyone with a shared vision for [Open Science Policies](https://www.fosteropenscience.eu/taxonomy/term/8). Open science policies encompass inclusive behaviours and we strive to build and maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals.
+Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our
+community include:
 
-We have therefore adopted this code of conduct (CoC), which we require all members of our community and attendees in nf-core events to adhere to in all our workspaces at all times. Workspaces include but are not limited to Slack, meetings on Zoom, Jitsi, YouTube live etc.
+* 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
 
-Our CoC will be strictly enforced and the nf-core team reserve the right to exclude participants who do not comply with our guidelines from our workspaces and future nf-core activities.
+Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
 
-We ask all members of our community to help maintain a supportive and productive workspace and to avoid behaviours that can make individuals feel unsafe or unwelcome. Please help us maintain and uphold this CoC.
+* 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
 
-Questions, concerns or ideas on what we can include? Contact safety [at] nf-co [dot] re
+## Enforcement Responsibilities
 
-## Our Responsibilities
+Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of
+acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in
+response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive,
+or harmful.
 
-The safety officer is responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable behavior and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to any instances of unacceptable behaviour.
+Community leaders have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject
+comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are
+not aligned to this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation
+decisions when appropriate.
 
-The safety officer in consultation with the nf-core core team have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or permanently any contributor for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful.
+## Scope
 
-Members of the core team or the safety officer who violate the CoC will be required to recuse themselves pending investigation. They will not have access to any reports of the violations and be subject to the same actions as others in violation of the CoC.
+This Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when
+an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces.
+Examples of representing our community include using an official email address,
+posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
+representative at an online or offline event.
 
-## When are where does this Code of Conduct apply?
+## Enforcement
 
-Participation in the nf-core community is contingent on following these guidelines in all our workspaces and events. This includes but is not limited to the following listed alphabetically and therefore in no order of preference:
+Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be
+reported to the community leaders responsible for enforcement at
+[INSERT CONTACT METHOD].
+All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
 
-- Communicating with an official project email address.
-- Communicating with community members within the nf-core Slack channel.
-- Participating in hackathons organised by nf-core (both online and in-person events).
-- Participating in collaborative work on GitHub, Google Suite, community calls, mentorship meetings, email correspondence.
-- Participating in workshops, training, and seminar series organised by nf-core (both online and in-person events). This applies to events hosted on web-based platforms such as Zoom, Jitsi, YouTube live etc.
-- Representing nf-core on social media. This includes both official and personal accounts.
+All community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the
+reporter of any incident.
 
-## nf-core cares 😊
+## Enforcement Guidelines
 
-nf-core's CoC and expectations of respectful behaviours for all participants (including organisers and the nf-core team) include but are not limited to the following (listed in alphabetical order):
+Community leaders will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining
+the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:
 
-- Ask for consent before sharing another community member’s personal information (including photographs) on social media.
-- Be respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences. We are all here to learn from one another and a difference in opinion can present a good learning opportunity.
-- Celebrate your accomplishments at events! (Get creative with your use of emojis 🎉 🥳 💯 🙌 !)
-- Demonstrate empathy towards other community members. (We don’t all have the same amount of time to dedicate to nf-core. If tasks are pending, don’t hesitate to gently remind members of your team. If you are leading a task, ask for help if you feel overwhelmed.)
-- Engage with and enquire after others. (This is especially important given the geographically remote nature of the nf-core community, so let’s do this the best we can)
-- Focus on what is best for the team and the community. (When in doubt, ask)
-- Graciously accept constructive criticism, yet be unafraid to question, deliberate, and learn.
-- Introduce yourself to members of the community. (We’ve all been outsiders and we know that talking to strangers can be hard for some, but remember we’re interested in getting to know you and your visions for open science!)
-- Show appreciation and **provide clear feedback**. (This is especially important because we don’t see each other in person and it can be harder to interpret subtleties. Also remember that not everyone understands a certain language to the same extent as you do, so **be clear in your communications to be kind.**)
-- Take breaks when you feel like you need them.
-- Using welcoming and inclusive language. (Participants are encouraged to display their chosen pronouns on Zoom or in communication on Slack.)
+### 1. Correction
 
-## nf-core frowns on 😕
+**Community Impact**: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed
+unprofessional or unwelcome in the community.
 
-The following behaviours from any participants within the nf-core community (including the organisers) will be considered unacceptable under this code of conduct. Engaging or advocating for any of the following could result in expulsion from nf-core workspaces.
+**Consequence**: A private, written warning from community leaders, providing
+clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the
+behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.
 
-- Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following and sustained disruption of communication among participants of the community. This includes hijacking shared screens through actions such as using the annotate tool in conferencing software such as Zoom.
-- “Doxing” i.e. posting (or threatening to post) another person’s personal identifying information online.
-- Spamming or trolling of individuals on social media.
-- Use of sexual or discriminatory imagery, comments, or jokes and unwelcome sexual attention.
-- Verbal and text comments that reinforce social structures of domination related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion or work experience.
+### 2. Warning
 
-### Online Trolling
+**Community Impact**: A violation through a single incident or series of
+actions.
 
-The majority of nf-core interactions and events are held online. Unfortunately, holding events online comes with the added issue of online trolling. This is unacceptable, reports of such behaviour will be taken very seriously, and perpetrators will be excluded from activities immediately.
+**Consequence**: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No
+interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with
+those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This
+includes avoiding interactions in community spaces as well as external channels
+like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or permanent
+ban.
 
-All community members are required to ask members of the group they are working within for explicit consent prior to taking screenshots of individuals during video calls.
+### 3. Temporary Ban
 
-## Procedures for Reporting CoC violations
+**Community Impact**: A serious violation of community standards, including
+sustained inappropriate behavior.
 
-If someone makes you feel uncomfortable through their behaviours or actions, report it as soon as possible.
+**Consequence**: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public
+communication with the community for a specified period of time. No public or
+private interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction
+with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, is allowed during this period.
+Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.
 
-You can reach out to members of the [nf-core core team](https://nf-co.re/about) and they will forward your concerns to the safety officer(s).
+### 4. Permanent Ban
 
-Issues directly concerning members of the core team will be dealt with by other members of the core team and the safety manager, and possible conflicts of interest will be taken into account. nf-core is also in discussions about having an ombudsperson, and details will be shared in due course.
+**Community Impact**: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community
+standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment of an
+individual, or aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals.
 
-All reports will be handled with utmost discretion and confidentially.
+**Consequence**: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within the
+community.
 
-## Attribution and Acknowledgements
+## Attribution
 
-- The [Contributor Covenant, version 1.4](http://contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4)
-- The [OpenCon 2017 Code of Conduct](http://www.opencon2017.org/code_of_conduct) (CC BY 4.0 OpenCon organisers, SPARC and Right to Research Coalition)
-- The [eLife innovation sprint 2020 Code of Conduct](https://sprint.elifesciences.org/code-of-conduct/)
-- The [Mozilla Community Participation Guidelines v3.1](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/governance/policies/participation/) (version 3.1, CC BY-SA 3.0 Mozilla)
+This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant][homepage],
+version 2.1, available at
+[https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html][v2.1].
 
-## Changelog
+Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by
+[Mozilla's code of conduct enforcement ladder][Mozilla CoC].
 
-### v1.0 - March 12th, 2021
+For answers to common questions about this code of conduct, see the FAQ at
+[https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq][FAQ]. Translations are available at
+[https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations][translations].
 
-- Complete rewrite from original [Contributor Covenant](http://contributor-covenant.org/) CoC.
+[homepage]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org
+[v2.1]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct.html
+[Mozilla CoC]: https://github.com/mozilla/diversity
+[FAQ]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/faq
+[translations]: https://www.contributor-covenant.org/translations