Code of Conduct
🎯 Mission & Spirit
Équnité™ is a community-powered, open-knowledge platform dedicated to safer, fairer and more transparent volleyball — in France and beyond.
This Code of Conduct (CoC) protects that mission by setting clear standards of courtesy, inclusion and integrity.
- Empower players, fans and partners to share knowledge without fear.
- Preserve anonymity where required (e.g. club reviews) while valuing accountability.
- Foster constructive collaboration across languages, genders, skill levels and backgrounds.
The CoC complements the Équnité General License, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use and Moderation Guidelines.
🌍 Scope
This CoC applies to all official Équnité spaces:
- Forum, Tracker, Wiki, Connect, group chats, voice calls, live streams and meet-ups
- Direct messages initiated via Équnité platforms
- Any event, social-media account or repository under the Équnité / PLANIPIX banner
🔑 Core Principles
| Principle | In Practice |
|---|---|
| 🙌 Respect | Critique ideas, never people. Assume good intent; use welcoming language. |
| 🌈 Inclusivity | No discrimination by nationality, gender, education, race, disability, orientation, age, league or contract status. |
| 🛡️ Safety | Protect anonymity and privacy of other users. Never disclouse sensitive information you learned using this platform. |
| 📢 Transparency | Cite sources, show evidence, mark personal opinions clearly. |
| 🎓 Mentorship | Share expertise, encourage newcomers, translate key points for non-native speakers. |
| 🔒 Privacy & Consent | Publish only data you own or have permission to share; follow GDPR. |
| 🛠️ Constructive Action | Focus on solutions; provide actionable feedback and context. |
✅ Expected Behaviour
- Use inclusive, non-gendered language unless a preference is known.
- Provide alternative text for images and respect accessibility needs.
- Keep commercial references minimal and fully disclosed.
- Flag sensitive or potentially triggering content with a Content Warning.
- Follow project processes (issue templates, roadmap voting, review guidelines).
🚫 Unacceptable Behaviour
- Harassment, slurs, hate speech or personal threats
- Publishing private or identifying information without consent (“doxxing”)
- Sexualised or violent imagery directed at individuals
- Fraud, match-fixing or encouraging illegal behaviour
- Persistent unwanted contact (stalking, repeated unsolicited DMs)
- Spam, pyramid schemes or undisclosed advertising
- Retaliation against anyone who reports misconduct
📝 Reporting Problems
# Document – take screenshots or copy the URL/time-stamp.
# Report – click Report on the post or e-mail contact@equnite.com.
# Confidentiality – only the CoC Response Team (CRT) sees reports.
# Acknowledgement – first reply within 48 h.
At live events, find a staff badge or text the emergency number on event signage.
⚖️ Enforcement Snapshot
(Full matrix in Moderation Guidelines)
| Level | Typical Action | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – Reminder | Private or public warning | Mild rudeness; off-topic spam |
| 2 – Corrective | Content removal; 24 h – 14 d mute | Derogatory slur; posting private e-mail |
| 3 – Suspension | 14 d – 12 mo | Harassment after warning; sexual imagery |
| 4 – Ban | Permanent | Threats of violence; doxxing minors; repeated Level-3 offences |
All moderator actions are logged; quarterly redacted summaries are published.
🤝 Restorative Approach
Where safe and feasible, Équnité promotes restorative outcomes (public apology, education, content correction) before punitive bans, mirroring best practice of developed open communities.
✋ Appeals
Submit an appeal within 14 days of an enforcement action:
- E-mail contact@equnite.com with your username, date and rationale.
- Équnité staff will decide within 30 days.
- The decisions are final for that incident.
🚀 Community Roles & Merit
Members who consistently model this CoC and provide high-quality contributions may be invited to roles such as reviewer, mentor, moderator or advisory-council delegate.
Violation of the CoC can result in loss of such privileges.
🔄 Updates & Feedback
PLANIPIX may update this CoC for legal, technical or community reasons.
Any substantive change is posted for 14 days of public comment before taking effect.
Feedback is always welcome via forum poll, issue tracker or contact@equnite.com.
✅ Acceptance
By participating in Équnité, you confirm you have read, understood and agree to follow this Code of Conduct.
Together, we build a respectful, transparent and empowering volleyball community!