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The '''WikiOasis Conduct Policy''' establishes the standards of behavior expected from all users on our platform. This policy aims to create a welcoming and respectful environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Violations of this policy may lead to various sanctions, which will be determined by local administrators. This is a Foundation Policy, and shall not be modified without prior assent of the Board of Directors. | |||
The WikiOasis Conduct Policy establishes the standards of behavior expected from all users on our platform. This policy aims to create a welcoming and respectful environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Violations of this policy may lead to various sanctions, which will be determined by local administrators. | |||
==Prohibited Conduct== | ==Prohibited Conduct== | ||
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===Harassment=== | ===Harassment=== | ||
Harassment is strictly prohibited and encompasses any behavior intended to intimidate, belittle, or harm others. This includes, but is not limited to: | Harassment is strictly prohibited and encompasses any behavior intended to intimidate, belittle, or harm others. This includes, but is not limited to: | ||
*'''Personal | *'''Personal attacks:''' Engaging in name-calling, bullying, or other forms of personal insults. | ||
*'''Threats:''' Making threats of violence or intimidation, either directly or indirectly. | *'''Threats:''' Making threats of violence or intimidation, either directly or indirectly. | ||
*'''Derogatory | *'''Derogatory comments:''' Using language that is offensive, discriminatory, or prejudiced against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. | ||
*'''Unwanted | *'''Unwanted communication:''' Persistently contacting or stalking individuals in a manner that makes them uncomfortable. | ||
*'''Privacy | *'''Privacy violations:''' Disclosing someone’s personal information or identity without their explicit consent. | ||
===Inappropriate Behavior=== | ===Inappropriate Behavior=== | ||
Users are expected to engage in constructive dialogue. Inappropriate behavior includes: | Users are expected to engage in constructive dialogue. Inappropriate behavior includes: | ||
*'''Repeated | *'''Repeated attacks:''' Making multiple personal attacks against different users or groups. | ||
*'''False | *'''False accusations:''' Publicly making unfounded claims about other users’ behavior or intentions. | ||
*'''Misattribution:''' Attributing statements or opinions to others without their consent or that misrepresent their views. | *'''Misattribution:''' Attributing statements or opinions to others without their consent or that misrepresent their views. | ||
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===Personal Threats=== | ===Personal Threats=== | ||
Making personal threats is strictly forbidden. This includes: | Making personal threats is strictly forbidden. This includes: | ||
*'''Death | *'''Death threats:''' Any threats that imply harm or death to individuals. | ||
*'''Threats of | *'''Threats of injury:''' Intimidating others with promises of physical harm. | ||
==Standards== | ==Standards== | ||
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*'''Warnings:''' Informing users of their violations and reminding them of the conduct policy. | *'''Warnings:''' Informing users of their violations and reminding them of the conduct policy. | ||
*'''Blocking:''' Temporarily or permanently restricting access to users who repeatedly violate the policy. | *'''Blocking:''' Temporarily or permanently restricting access to users who repeatedly violate the policy. | ||
*'''Content | *'''Content moderation:''' Reverting or hiding edits that violate this policy. | ||
===Sanctions=== | ===Sanctions=== | ||
Sanctions for violations are at the discretion of local administrators and may vary based on the severity and context of the violation. Options include: | Sanctions for violations are at the discretion of local administrators and may vary based on the severity and context of the violation. Options include: | ||
*'''Temporary | *'''Temporary bans:''' Short-term removal from the platform. | ||
*'''Permanent | *'''Permanent bans:''' Long-term or permanent restrictions for serious or repeated violations. | ||
*'''Global | *'''Global locking:''' Users who violate policies across multiple wikis may face global locking, restricting their access to all WikiOasis wikis. | ||
==Non-discrimination== | |||
The WikiOasis Foundation does not discriminate based on the following factors: | |||
*Sex, | |||
*Gender identity and/or expression, | |||
*Sexual orientation, | |||
*Race and/or ethnicity, | |||
*National origin, or | |||
*Disability. | |||
Users of the Foundation's services shall not discriminate based on any of these factors. Global bans may be instituted for violations of this policy. | |||
===Complaint procedure=== | |||
One may file a complaint with the Compliance Officer, which shall be the President of the Foundation. It shall take the following form: | |||
''I allege discrimination has occurred by the Foundation, its volunteers, or the users of its services. The description of my complaint is as follows:'' | |||
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