We, the members of the University of Saskatchewan Space Design Team (USST) Rocket Project, are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative community. We value the contributions of all individuals and recognize that diversity in backgrounds and experiences enriches our project and promotes innovation. This Code of Conduct outlines the expected behavior for all participants involved in the Rocket Project.
It should be noted that contributions by individuals who are not on the team are always welcome!
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Respect: Treat everyone with respect, regardless of their background, identity, or role within the project. Show appreciation for contributions and ideas, even when they differ from your own.
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Inclusivity: Foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to participate and contribute. We aim to include a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds.
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Collaboration: Encourage open and constructive collaboration. Help others succeed and grow by offering guidance, sharing knowledge, and providing constructive feedback.
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Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions. Communication should be courteous and respectful, whether in person, in writing, or online.
- Use welcoming and inclusive language.
- Be respectful of differing opinions and experiences.
- Focus on the technical aspects of the project when discussing code or design.
- Provide constructive feedback and suggestions to help improve the project.
- Value collaboration and teamwork, helping others when needed.
- Follow the project's coding guidelines and standards.
- Respect the project's documentation practices, ensuring clear explanations in code comments.
- Be responsive to comments, pull requests, and discussions in a timely manner.
- Use Git and version control tools effectively, ensuring clear commit messages and meaningful branch names.
- Avoid personal attacks, harassment, and any form of discrimination.
- Respect the privacy of other contributors and participants.
The following behaviors are considered unacceptable within the Rocket Project community:
- Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination of any form.
- Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, personal attacks, or ad hominem arguments.
- Offensive, inappropriate, or disrespectful language or imagery.
- Excessive and unsolicited self-promotion or advertising.
- Disruption of discussions or project activities.
- Any other behavior that creates a negative or hostile environment.
If you believe someone is violating this Code of Conduct, please report it to the project maintainers at usstavionics@gmail.com. All reports will be reviewed and investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken. Project maintainers have the right to remove, edit, or reject comments, commits, code, issues, and other contributions that are not aligned with this Code of Conduct.
We expect all participants to adhere to these guidelines and help create a positive and inclusive environment for the Rocket Project. Thank you for your collaboration and commitment to our shared goals.