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Code of Conduct

1. Introduction

For DSCI 522 Group 403’s Project Work, we are committed to creating a friendly and respectful place for learning, teaching and contributing. All participants in our course and communications are expected to show respect and courtesy to others.

To make clear what is expected, everyone participating in DSCI 522 Group 403 activities is required to conform to the Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct applies to all spaces managed by DSCI 522 Group 403’s work including, but not limited to, group meetings, email communication, Slack, and online forums such as GitHub.

The group members are collectively responsible for enforcing the Code of Conduct. They can be contacted by emailing [email protected], [email protected], and/or [email protected]. In circumstances where contacting these individuals is not appropriate, please contact the course's lab instructor at [email protected]

2. The DSCI 522 Group 403 Code of Conduct

For DSCI 522, we are dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all people, regardless of background or identity. As such, we do not tolerate behaviour that is disrespectful to our teachers or learners or that excludes, intimidates, or causes discomfort to others. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on characteristics that include, but are not limited to, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, citizenship, nationality, ethnic or social origin, pregnancy, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, religion or belief (or lack thereof), membership of a national minority, property, age, education, socio-economic status, technical choices, and experience level.

Everyone who participates in DSCI 522 activities is required to conform to this Code of Conduct. It applies to all spaces managed by DSCI 522 including, but not limited to, group meetings, email communication, Slack, and online forums such as GitHub.

2.1 Expected Behavior

All participants in our events and communications are expected to show respect and courtesy to others. All interactions should be professional regardless of platform: either online or in-person. In order to foster a positive and professional learning environment we encourage the following kinds of behaviours in all DSCI 522 events and platforms:

  • Use welcoming and inclusive language
  • Be respectful of different viewpoints and experiences
  • Gracefully accept constructive criticism
  • Focus on what is best for the community
  • Show courtesy and respect towards other community members

2.2 Unacceptable Behavior

Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants at any DSCI 522 event/platform include:

  • written or verbal comments which have the effect of excluding people on the basis of membership of any specific group
  • causing someone to fear for their safety, such as through stalking, following, or intimidation
  • violent threats or language directed against another person
  • the display of sexual or violent images
  • unwelcome sexual attention
  • nonconsensual or unwelcome physical contact
  • sustained disruption of talks, events or communications
  • insults or put downs
  • sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or exclusionary jokes
  • excessive swearing
  • incitement to violence, suicide, or self-harm
  • continuing to initiate interaction (including photography or recording) with someone after being asked to stop publication of private communication without consent

2.3 Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior

Participants who are asked to stop any inappropriate behavior are expected to comply immediately. This applies to any DSCI 522 events and platforms, either online or in-person. If a participant engages in behavior that violates this code of conduct, the team may warn the offender and or engage the DSCI 522 Instructor to investigate the Code of Conduct violation and impose appropriate sanctions.

3. Incident Reporting Guidelines

3.1 Contact points

If someone violates the Code of Conduct we ask that you report it to the other group members by emailing [email protected], [email protected], and/or [email protected]. In circumstances where contacting these individuals is not appropriate, please contact the course instructor at [email protected]

4. Attribution