LLVM Community Code of Conduct¶

The LLVM community has always worked to be a welcoming and respectfulcommunity, and we want to ensure that doesn’t change as we grow and evolve. Tothat end, we have a few ground rules that we ask people to adhere to:

• be friendly and patient,

• be welcoming,

• be considerate,

• be respectful,

• be careful in the words that you choose and be kind to others, and

• when we disagree, try to understand why.

This isn’t an exhaustive list of things that you can’t do. Rather, take it inthe spirit in which it’s intended - a guide to make it easier to communicateand participate in the community.

This code of conduct applies to all spaces managed by the LLVM project or TheLLVM Foundation. This includes Discord channels, mailing lists, bug trackers,LLVM events such as the developer meetings and socials, and any other forumscreated by the project that the community uses for communication. It applies toall of your communication and conduct in these spaces, including emails, chats,things you say, slides, videos, posters, signs, or even t-shirts you display inthese spaces.

In rare cases, violations of this code outside of these spaces may affect aperson’s ability to participate within these spaces. Important examplesincludesexual and gender-based violence,hate crimes, andhate speech.We do not conduct proactive research, but we have an obligation to respondto any reported concerns. We are not interested in evaluating severity,responding punitively, or holding people accountable. Both the relevanceand our response is instead focused on how a person’s continued participationimpacts the community’s safety, wellbeing, and inclusivity. We specificallyprioritize remaining a welcoming community to victims as well as groupssubjected to systemic marginalization or underrepresentation.

In addition, violations of this code outside these spaces may, in rarecases, affect a person’s ability to participate within them, when the conductamounts to an egregious violation of this code.

If you believe someone is violating the code of conduct, we ask that you reportit by emailingconduct@llvm.org. For more details please see theReporting Guide.

• Be friendly and patient.

• Be welcoming. We strive to be a community that welcomes and supportspeople of all backgrounds and identities. This includes, but is not limitedto members of any race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, colour,immigration status, social and economic class, educational level, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity and expression, age, size, family status,political belief, religion or lack thereof, and mental and physical ability.

• Be considerate. Your work will be used by other people, and you in turnwill depend on the work of others. Any decision you take will affect usersand colleagues, and you should take those consequences into account. Rememberthat we’re a world-wide community, so you might not be communicating insomeone else’s primary language.

• Be respectful. Not all of us will agree all the time, but disagreement isno excuse for poor behavior and poor manners. We might all experience somefrustration now and then, but we cannot allow that frustration to turn intoa personal attack. It’s important to remember that a community where peoplefeel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive one. Members of the LLVMcommunity should be respectful when dealing with other members as well aswith people outside the LLVM community.

• Be careful in the words that you choose and be kind to others. Do notinsult or put down other participants. Harassment and other exclusionarybehavior aren’t acceptable. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Violent threats or language directed against another person.

  • Discriminatory jokes and language.

  • Posting sexually explicit or violent material.

  • Posting (or threatening to post) other people’s personally identifyinginformation (“doxing”).

  • Personal insults, especially those using racist or sexist terms.

  • Unwelcome sexual attention.

  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.

  In general, if someone asks you to stop, then stop. Persisting in suchbehavior after being asked to stop is considered harassment.

• When we disagree, try to understand why. Disagreements, both social andtechnical, happen all the time and LLVM is no exception. It is important thatwe resolve disagreements and differing views constructively. Remember thatwe’re different. The strength of LLVM comes from its varied community, peoplefrom a wide range of backgrounds. Different people have differentperspectives on issues. Being unable to understand why someone holdsa viewpoint doesn’t mean that they’re wrong. Don’t forget that it is human toerr and blaming each other doesn’t get us anywhere. Instead, focus on helpingto resolve issues and learning from mistakes.