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The processes the Code of Conduct committee will use to address reports is varied and will depend on the individual circumstance, however, this file serves as documentation for the general process used.”…””}”(hjhžhhŸNh Nubah}”(h]”h ]”h"]”h$]”h&]”uh1hÅhŸh¯h K‚hjMhžhubhÆ)”}”(hŒ£Any member of the committee, including the mediator, can be contacted directly if a reporter does not wish to include the full committee in a complaint or concern.”h]”hŒ£Any member of the committee, including the mediator, can be contacted directly if a reporter does not wish to include the full committee in a complaint or concern.”…””}”(hjhžhhŸNh Nubah}”(h]”h ]”h"]”h$]”h&]”uh1hÅhŸh¯h K‰hjMhžhubhÆ)”}”(hŒ×The Code of Conduct Committee reviews the cases according to the processes (see above) and consults with the TAB as needed and appropriate, for instance to request and receive information about the kernel community.”h]”hŒ×The Code of Conduct Committee reviews the cases according to the processes (see above) and consults with the TAB as needed and appropriate, for instance to request and receive information about the kernel community.”…””}”(hj›hžhhŸNh Nubah}”(h]”h ]”h"]”h$]”h&]”uh1hÅhŸh¯h KhjMhžhubhÆ)”}”(hXÂAny decisions regarding enforcement recommendations will be brought to the TAB for implementation of enforcement with the relevant maintainers if needed. Once the TAB approves one or more of the measures outlined in the scope of the ban by two-thirds of the members voting for the measures, the Code of Conduct Committee will enforce the TAB approved measures. Any Code of Conduct Committee members serving on the TAB will not vote on the measures.”h]”hXÂAny decisions regarding enforcement recommendations will be brought to the TAB for implementation of enforcement with the relevant maintainers if needed. Once the TAB approves one or more of the measures outlined in the scope of the ban by two-thirds of the members voting for the measures, the Code of Conduct Committee will enforce the TAB approved measures. Any Code of Conduct Committee members serving on the TAB will not vote on the measures.”…””}”(hj©hžhhŸNh Nubah}”(h]”h ]”h"]”h$]”h&]”uh1hÅhŸh¯h K’hjMhžhubhÆ)”}”(hXAt quarterly intervals, the Code of Conduct Committee and TAB will provide a report summarizing the anonymised reports that the Code of Conduct committee has received and their status, as well details of any TAB approved decisions including complete and identifiable voting details.”h]”hXAt quarterly intervals, the Code of Conduct Committee and TAB will provide a report summarizing the anonymised reports that the Code of Conduct committee has received and their status, as well details of any TAB approved decisions including complete and identifiable voting details.”…””}”(hj·hžhhŸNh Nubah}”(h]”h ]”h"]”h$]”h&]”uh1hÅhŸh¯h KšhjMhžhubhÆ)”}”(hŒ”Because how we interpret and enforce the Code of Conduct will evolve over time, this document will be updated when necessary to reflect any changes.”h]”hŒ”Because how we interpret and enforce the Code of Conduct will evolve over time, this document will be updated when necessary to reflect any changes.”…””}”(hjÅhžhhŸNh Nubah}”(h]”h ]”h"]”h$]”h&]”uh1hÅhŸh¯h KŸhjMhžhubeh}”(h]”Œ enforcement”ah ]”h"]”Œ enforcement”ah$]”h&]”uh1h°hh²hžhhŸh¯h Kzubh±)”}”(hhh]”(h¶)”}”(hŒ@Enforcement for Unacceptable Behavior Code of Conduct Violations”h]”hŒ@Enforcement for Unacceptable Behavior Code of Conduct Violations”…””}”(hjÞhžhhŸNh Nubah}”(h]”h ]”h"]”h$]”h&]”uh1hµhjÛhžhhŸh¯h K¤ubhÆ)”}”(hXThe Code of Conduct committee works to ensure that our community continues to be inclusive and fosters diverse discussions and viewpoints, and works to improve those characteristics over time. 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These are resolved through clarification of the development process and the scope of the Code of Conduct.”…””}”(hjìhžhhŸNh Nubah}”(h]”h ]”h"]”h$]”h&]”uh1hÅhŸh¯h K¦hjÛhžhubhÆ)”}”(hX4Unacceptable behaviors could interrupt respectful collaboration for a short period of time and negatively impact the health of the community longer term. Unacceptable behaviors often get resolved when individuals acknowledge their behavior and make amends for it in the setting the violation has taken place.”h]”hX4Unacceptable behaviors could interrupt respectful collaboration for a short period of time and negatively impact the health of the community longer term. 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The Code of Conduct committee takes measures to restore productive and respectful collaboration when an unacceptable behavior has negatively impacted that relationship.”…””}”(hjhžhhŸNh Nubah}”(h]”h ]”h"]”h$]”h&]”uh1hÅhŸh¯h K³hjÛhžhubhÆ)”}”(hXUThe Code of Conduct Committee has the obligation to keep the reports and reporters' information private. Reports could come from injured parties and community members who are observers of unacceptable behaviors. The Code of Conduct Committee has the responsibility to investigate and resolve these reports, working with all involved parties.”h]”hXWThe Code of Conduct Committee has the obligation to keep the reports and reporters’ information private. Reports could come from injured parties and community members who are observers of unacceptable behaviors. 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