Code of Conduct

Version 1.1 by Andrei Lavretskii on 2025/06/02 18:14

Équnité 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, coaches and clubs 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, 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, disability, orientation, age, league or contract status. 
 🛡️ Player Safety  Protect anonymity in club reviews; never reveal identities without consent. 
 📢 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 (no hidden ads).  
  • 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).  
  • Spamming, pyramid schemes, or undisclosed advertising.  
  • Retaliation against anyone who reports misconduct.  

📝 Reporting Problems

  1. Document – take a screenshot or save the URL/time stamp.  
    2. Report – click *Report* on the post or e-mail `conduct@equnite.com`.  
    3. Confidentiality – only the CoC Response Team (CRT) sees reports.  
    4. Acknowledgement – you’ll receive an initial 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 
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 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 L3 

All moderator actions are logged; quarterly redacted summaries are published.

🤝 Restorative Approach

When safe and feasible, Équnité promotes restorative outcomes (public apology, education, content correction) before punitive bans, mirroring best practice in Fedora, GNOME and Mozilla communities.

✋ Appeals

Submit an appeal within 14 days of an enforcement action:  

  • E-mail `appeals@equnite.com` with username, date, and rationale.  
  • A three-person panel (moderator, community rep, PLANIPIX staff) will decide within 30 days.  
  • Panel 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 `feedback@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!