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title: Code of Co-operation
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> Huge thanks to the folks at [Varia](https://varia.zone/) &
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> [LURK](https://lurk.org) who carefully prepared wonderful Code of Conduct
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> documents which we have adapted for our needs (with permission). See the
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> original documents [here](https://varia.zone/en/pages/code-of-conduct.html)
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> and [there](https://lurk.org/TOS.txt).
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Co-op Cloud is used by several communities coming from a variety of cultural,
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ethnic and professional backgrounds. We strive for to be welcoming to people of
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these various backgrounds and provide a non-toxic and harassment-free
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environment.
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The Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines that help establish shared values
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and ensure that behaviour that may harm participants is avoided.
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We acknowledge that we come from different backgrounds and all have certain
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biases and privileges. Therefore, this Code of Conduct cannot account for all
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the ways that people might feel excluded, unsafe or uncomfortable. We commit to
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open dialogues, and as such this Code of Conduct is never finished and should
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change whenever needed. We amend this document over time so it reflects the
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priorities and sensitivities of the community as it changes.
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It is a collective responsibility for all of us to enact the behaviour
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described in this document.
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## Expected behaviour
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We expect each other to:
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### Be considerate...
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...of each other, the space we enter, the Co-op Cloud community and the
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practices that it houses.
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### Be open and generous...
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...while trying not to make assumptions about others. This can include
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assumptions about identity, knowledge, experiences or preferred pronouns. Be
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generous with our time and our abilities, when we are able to. Help others, but
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ask first. There are many ways to contribute to a collective practice, which
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may differ from our individual ways.
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### Be respectful...
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...of different viewpoints and experiences. Respect physical and emotional
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boundaries. Be respectful of each others' limited time and energy. Take each
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other and each other's practices seriously. Acknowledge that this might lead to
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disagreement. However, disagreement is no excuse for poor manners.
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### Be responsible....
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...for the promises we make, meaning that we follow up on our commitments. We
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take responsibility for the good things we do, but also for the bad ones. We
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listen to and act upon respectful feedback. We correct ourselves when
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necessary, keeping in mind that the impact of our words and actions on other
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people doesn't always match our intent.
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### Be dedicated...
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...which means not letting the group happen to us, but making the group
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together. We participate in the group with self-respect and don't exhaust
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ourselves. This might mean saying how we feel, setting boundaries, being clear
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about our expectations. Nobody is expected to be perfect in this community.
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Asking questions early avoids problems later. Those who are asked should be
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responsive and helpful.
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### Be empathetic...
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..by actively listening to others and not dominating discussions. We give each
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other the chance to improve and let each other step up into positions of
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responsibility. We make room for others. We are aware of each other's feelings,
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provide support where necessary, and know when to step back. One's idea of
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caring may differ from how others want to be cared for. We ask to make sure
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that our actions are wanted.
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### Foster an inclusive environment...
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...by trying to create opportunities for others to express views, share skills
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and make other contributions. Being together is something we actively work on
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and requires negotiation. We recognize that not everyone has the same
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opportunities, therefore we must be sensitive to the context we operate in.
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There are implicit hierarchies that we can challenge, and we should strive to
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do so. When we organize something (projects, events, etc.), we think about how
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we can consider degrees of privilege, account for the needs of others, promote
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an activist stance and support other voices.
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## Unacceptable behaviour
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### No structural or personal discrimination
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Attitudes or comments promoting or reinforcing the oppression of any groups or
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people based on gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity,
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nationality, sexuality, sexual orientation, religion, disability, mental
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illness, neurodiversity, personal appearance, physical appearance, body size,
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age, or class. Do not claim “reverse-isms”, for example “reverse racism”.
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### No harrassment
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Neither public nor private. Also no deliberate intimidation, stalking,
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following, harassing photography or recording, disruption of events,
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aggressive, slanderous, derogatory, or threatening comments online or in person
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and unwanted physical or electronic contact or sexual attention. No posting or
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disseminating libel, slander, or other disinformation.
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### No violation of privacy
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Namely publishing others’ private information, such as a physical or electronic
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address, without explicit permission. Do not take or publish photos or
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recordings of others after their request to not do so. Delete recordings if
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asked.
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### No unwelcome sexual conduct
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Including unwanted sexual language, imagery, actions, attention or advances.
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### No destructive behaviour
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Or any other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate. This
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includes (but is not exclusive to) depictions of violence without content
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warnings, consistently and purposely derailing or disrupting conversations, or
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other behaviour that persistently disrupts the ability of others to engage in
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the group or space.
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## Intervention procedure
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**Immediate intervention (help is needed now!)**
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If you are feeling unsafe, you can immediately contact the Co-op Cloud members
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who are tasked with making sure the code of co-operation is respected.
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These contact people are members of Co-op Cloud who will do their best to help,
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or to find the correct assistance if relevant/necessary. Here is the list so
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far. If you would like to help in this task, please also feel free to volunteer
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to be a support member.
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> handle: `sordidwhiskey` contact:
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> [helo@coopcloud.tech](mailto:helo@coopcloud.tech) handle: `3wc` contact:
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> [helo@coopcloud.tech](mailto:helo@coopcloud.tech)
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For example, something happened during a still-ongoing online event and needs
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to be acted upon right away. Action is taken immediately when this violation of
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the code of co-operation is reported. This could involve removing an attendee
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from said event.
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## Non-immediate intervention (a situation that requires more time)
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Other violations need to be considered and consulted upon with more people or
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in a more measured way. For example: If you experience an ongoing pattern of
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harrassment; if you witness structurally unacceptable behaviour; if somebody
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keeps "accidentally" using discriminatory language, after being asked to stop.
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If you feel comfortable or able, discuss the issues with the involved parties
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before consulting a mediator. We prefer to constructively resolve disagreements
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together and work to right the wrong, when it is possible and safe to do so.
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However, if the problems still persist, those who are responsible for enforcing
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the code of co-operation can help you deal with these kinds of problems.
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Contact the members listed above. Information will be handled with sensitivity.
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