Code of Conduct

 This Code of Conduct is a set of rules outlining the responsibilities of and proper practices for all persons volunteering their service to the AsioTec. Parts of this document have been derived from the Ubuntu Code of Conduct. It is generally very similar to it except that certain parts have been clarified and augmented while other parts deemed redundant have been removed. Accepting the role offered assumes acceptance of these principles.

1. Introduction

 This document outlines the Code of Conduct for all persons volunteering their service to Asio Software Technologies. Members of the Community need to work together effectively, and this document lays down the ground rules for their cooperation. It covers the behavior as a member of the Community, in any forum, mailing list, IRC channel, install-fest, public meeting or private correspondence. Accepting the role offered assumes acceptance of these principles.

 Constitutive Members as a governance bodies are ultimately accountable to the AsioTec Council and will arbitrate in any dispute over the conduct of a member of the community.

2. Be Considerate

 Our work will be used by other people, and we in turn will depend on the work of others. Any decision we take will affect users and colleagues, and we should take those consequences into account when making decisions.

3. Be Respectful

 The AsioTec Community and its members treat one another with respect. Everyone can make a valuable contribution to our projects. We may not always agree, but disagreement is no excuse for poor behavior and poor manners. We might all experience some frustration now and then, but we cannot allow that frustration to turn into a personal attack. It's important to remember that a community where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive one. We expect members of the Community to be respectful when dealing with other contributors as well as with people outside Team.

4. Be Collaborative

 ollaboration is central to software development. We encourage individuals and teams to work together whether inside or outside their projects. This collaboration reduces redundancy, and improves the quality of our work. Internally and externally, we should always be open to collaboration. Wherever possible, we should work closely with upstream projects and others in the free software community to coordinate our efforts in all areas whether they be technical, advocacy or documentation.

5. Consult Others When Disagree

 Disagreements, both social and technical, happen all the time and there is no exception for that. It is important that we resolve disagreements and differing views constructively and with the help of the community and community processes. We have the Community Council, and a series of other governance bodies which help to decide the right course for all projects.

6. When Unsure

 Nobody knows everything, and nobody is expected to be perfect in the Asio Software Technologies Community. Asking questions avoids many problems down the road, and so questions are encouraged. Those who are asked questions should be responsive and helpful. However, when asking a question, care must be taken to do so in an appropriate place.

7. Step Down Considerately

 Members of every project come and go. When somebody leaves or disengages from the project, in whole or in part, we ask that they do so in a way that minimises disruption to the project. This means they should tell people they are leaving and take the proper steps to ensure that others can pick up where they left off.

8. Be Honest

 Sometimes the hardest thing to say is "no" or admit that you have forgotten to do something. We expect members of the Community to be honest with each other and yourself with regards to what you say and what you can realistically commit to.

9. Excercise Discretion and Confidentiality

 Depending on your role, you will be privy to various levels of information. As a volunteer you are expected to keep site access details (such as logins, passwords, etc.) secure at all times. Information contained within private forums, private mailing lists, chats or other mediums is also to be kept confidential, even after you have discontinued your service. Breaches in the area of privacy and confidentiality are taken very seriously.