Community Code of Conduct

Owned by Sarah Farooqi
Sept 06, 2024
2 min read

At the Digital Impact Exchange, we are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful community where individuals and organizations can collaborate on data sharing for social good. This Code of Conduct outlines the principles and expectations for all participants in our community to ensure a positive experience for everyone.

1. Respectful Communication

  • Treat all members with respect and kindness. Disagreements are a natural part of collaboration, but they must be addressed constructively.

  • Harassment, discrimination, or offensive comments based on race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or identity will not be tolerated.

2. Collaboration and Openness

  • Encourage open collaboration and knowledge sharing. The Exchange is a space for transparent, responsible data exchange that benefits the community.

  • Be open to new ideas, feedback, and innovation. Constructive dialogue is encouraged, even when there are differing perspectives.

3. Data Privacy and Security

  • Uphold the highest standards of data privacy and security. Participants are expected to follow all legal and ethical guidelines for handling and sharing data.

  • Misuse of data, including unauthorized access or sharing of sensitive information, is strictly prohibited.

4. Professional Integrity

  • All participants should act with honesty and integrity. Misrepresentation of credentials, organizations, or intentions in the Exchange is not acceptable.

  • Ensure that contributions made to the platform are based on facts and data to the best of your knowledge. Spreading misinformation or unfounded claims is discouraged.

5. Inclusion and Diversity

  • We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Be considerate and inclusive, making sure that underrepresented voices have the opportunity to contribute.

  • Actively work to create an environment that is welcoming to all, regardless of cultural or geographical background.

6. No Tolerance for Abuse or Harassment

  • Harassment, threats, or abusive language will not be tolerated in any form, whether in public forums, private communications, or interactions between community members.

  • Any community member who feels uncomfortable or threatened should report their concerns to the appropriate Exchange moderators or administrators.

7. Accountability and Enforcement

  • Community members are encouraged to speak up if they observe behavior that violates this Code of Conduct.

  • Violations of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent removal from the Exchange community.

8. Commitment to Improvement

  • The DIX community strives for continuous improvement in our practices and policies. Feedback on this Code of Conduct is welcomed and will be periodically reviewed.

Reporting Violations:

If you witness or experience behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please use the “Report Issue” form on the Exchange to report it. All reports will be handled confidentially.