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:
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.
Reporting¶
If you believe someone is violating the code of conduct you can always reportit to the LLVM Foundation Code of Conduct Committee by emailingconduct@llvm.org. All reports will be kept confidential. This isn’t a publiclist and only members of the advisory committee will receive the report. Fordetails on what to include in the report, please see theReporting Guide.
If you believe anyone is in physical danger, please notify appropriate lawenforcement first. If you are unsure what law enforcement agency isappropriate, please include this in your report and we will attempt to notifythem.
If the violation occurs at an event such as a Developer Meeting and requiresimmediate attention, you can also reach out to any of the event organizers orstaff. Event organizers and staff will be prepared to handle the incident andable to help. If you cannot find one of the organizers, the venue staff canlocate one for you. We will also post detailed contact information for specificevents as part of each events’ information. In person reports will still bekept confidential exactly as above, but also feel free to (anonymously ifneeded) emailconduct@llvm.org.
Bans¶
The code of conduct committee may decide to ban an individual from thecommunity for violating the code of conduct. The goal of a ban is to protectcommunity members from having to interact with people who are consistently notrespecting the code of conduct. Please refer to theDeveloper Policy section on Bans for how to handleinteractions with former community members. If you need further guidance,please contactconduct@llvm.org.
Code of Conduct Committee¶
The committee will consist of a minimum of 5 members and members are asked toserve at least a 1 year term. New committee members will be selected by thecurrent committee and the LLVM Foundation Board of Directors.
When responding to a Code of Conduct report, the committee follows thefollowingResponse Guide.
The current committee members are:
Aaron Ballman (aaron.ballman@llvm.org)
Kristof Beyls (kristof.beyls@llvm.org)
David Blaikie (dblaikie@llvm.org)
Jonas Devlieghere (jdevlieghere@llvm.org)
Cyndy Ishida (cishida@llvm.org)
Tanya Lattner (tanyalattner@llvm.org)
Stella Stamenova (sstamenova@llvm.org)
Transparency Reports¶
For details about what a Transparency Report is and what it contains, please see theResponse Guide.
Questions?¶
If you have questions, please feel free to contact the LLVM Foundation Code ofConduct Committee by emailingconduct@llvm.org.
Thanks!¶
This text is based on theDjango Project Code of Conduct, which is in turnbased on wording from theSpeak Up! project.
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