Effective date: 2026-09-09

A. Tiki Community Code of Conduct

1. Purpose

Tiki is an international Open Source community built on collaboration, openness, mutual respect, and shared responsibility. We welcome contributors, users, maintainers, organizations, volunteers, and community members from diverse backgrounds, recognizing that respectful collaboration strengthens both our community and the software we create.

This Community Code of Conduct ("Code") sets out the standards of behavior expected in Tiki's official community spaces. Its purpose is to ensure that everyone can participate, contribute, learn, and collaborate in an environment free from harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and other conduct that undermines the safety, dignity, or integrity of the community.

The Code reflects the shared values and governance principles of the Tiki community and provides a common framework for respectful participation. It should be read alongside the Tiki Community Conduct Enforcement Procedures, which explain how concerns are received, reviewed, and resolved.

Maintaining a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative community is a shared responsibility, and every participant is expected to contribute through their actions, communications, and interactions with others.

2. Scope

This Code applies to everyone participating in official Tiki community spaces, regardless of their role or level of involvement. This includes contributors, maintainers, moderators, users, volunteers, employees, contractors, supporters, event participants, and anyone who interacts on behalf of the Tiki community or participates in Tiki community activities.

Official community spaces include, but are not limited to:

• source code repositories;
• issue trackers;
• discussion forums;
• mailing lists;
• chat platforms;
• documentation and knowledge bases;
• online meetings and video conferences;
• conferences, training sessions, community events, and workshops;
• official websites, blogs, and social media channels; and
• any other communication platform or activity designated as an official Tiki community space.

Conduct occurring outside official community spaces may also fall within the scope of this Code where there is a material connection between the conduct and the safety, participation, or effective functioning of the Tiki community.

Questions concerning the application of this Code should be assessed in accordance with the Tiki Community Conduct Enforcement Procedures.

3. Community Values and Expectations

3.1. Community Values

The following principles guide our community.

3.1.1. Respect

Treat others with courtesy, patience, and consideration. Respect different perspectives, experiences, cultures, identities, and technical opinions. Healthy disagreement is a normal part of Open Source collaboration, but discussions should focus on ideas rather than individuals.

3.1.2. Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a community where everyone has the opportunity to participate, learn, and contribute. We welcome contributors of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, cultures, and experience levels, and strive to maintain an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and exclusion.

3.1.3. Collaboration

Open Source thrives through cooperation, openness, and shared learning. Community members are encouraged to help one another, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback, recognize the contributions of others, and work together to strengthen both the project and the community.

3.1.4. Integrity

Community members are expected to act honestly, responsibly, and in good faith. They should respect community processes, communicate truthfully, acknowledge the work of others, and contribute in ways that build trust.

3.1.5. Good Faith

Open Source communities bring together people from different cultures, languages, and technical backgrounds, so misunderstandings and honest mistakes will sometimes occur. Community members are encouraged to assume good faith unless there is clear evidence to the contrary and, wherever appropriate, seek to resolve concerns through respectful discussion before formal enforcement measures become necessary.

3.2. Community Expectations

Community members are expected to:

• communicate respectfully and constructively;
• participate honestly and in good faith;
• respect differences of opinion and resolve disagreements constructively;
• welcome and support new contributors;
• provide feedback that focuses on ideas, code, and technical issues rather than individuals;
• respect the privacy and confidentiality of others;
• consider accessibility when creating software, documentation, and other community resources;
• follow applicable project documents and community guidelines;
• raise concerns respectfully through the project's reporting processes when necessary; and
• be mindful that many contributors volunteer their time and expertise.

4. Unacceptable Conduct

The behaviors described below are inconsistent with the values of the Tiki community. The examples illustrate the types of conduct that may violate this Code but are not exhaustive.

4.1 Harassment, Discrimination, and Abusive Conduct

Community members must not engage in conduct that harasses, intimidates, bullies, threatens, or targets another person or group.

Examples include:

• personal attacks, insults, or abusive language;
• discrimination, hate speech, or exclusionary conduct based on race, color, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other personal characteristic;
• unwelcome sexual attention, sexual harassment, or sexualized comments or imagery;
• stalking, persistent unwanted contact, or intimidation;
• threats of violence or other conduct intended to frighten, silence, or coerce another person; and
• retaliation against anyone for reporting concerns, participating in a review, or supporting the administration of this Code.

Respectful disagreement, technical debate, and constructive criticism are encouraged, provided discussions remain courteous and focused on ideas rather than individuals.

4.2 Dishonest, Deceptive, or Exploitative Conduct

Examples of unacceptable conduct include:

• impersonating another person or organization;
• knowingly making false or misleading statements;
• knowingly submitting false reports or deliberately misusing these Procedures;
• falsifying authorship, contributions, or project records;
• manipulating community processes; or
• exploiting children or vulnerable persons.

4.3 Privacy, Confidentiality, and Personal Information

Community members must respect the privacy and confidentiality of others and must not, without appropriate permission or other reason consistent with community governance standards:

• disclose another person's personal information;
• publish private communications intended to remain confidential;
• misuse confidential information obtained through community participation; or
• encourage others to violate an individual's privacy.

Constructive discussion of publicly available information is not prohibited.

4.4 Disruptive Conduct

Open Source communities depend on respectful collaboration. Conduct that substantially disrupts community activities or prevents others from participating constructively is inconsistent with this Code.

Examples include:

• persistent bad-faith participation intended to provoke conflict rather than resolve issues;
• persistent disruption of discussions after reasonable requests to stop;
• spam or excessive unsolicited communications;
• unauthorized commercial promotion;
• intentionally derailing community discussions or decision-making processes; or
• repeated conduct that discourages others from participating in the community.

Disagreement alone does not constitute disruptive conduct.

4.5 Misuse of Community Resources

Community members must not compromise the security, availability, or integrity of community resources.

Examples include:

• unauthorized access to systems, accounts, or repositories;
• misuse of credentials or authentication mechanisms;
• introducing malicious software or code;
• intentionally exploiting security vulnerabilities without authorization;
• unauthorized modification or destruction of community resources; or
• any other interference with community infrastructure or services not consistent with community governance standards.

Nothing in this section prevents responsible security research or vulnerability disclosure conducted in accordance with applicable project documents.

4.6 Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence tools may be used responsibly and in a manner consistent with this Code and applicable project documents.

AI must not be used to:

• generate deceptive, discriminatory, or malicious content;
• disclose confidential or personal information without appropriate permission; or
• undermine the integrity, security, or trust of the Tiki community.

Community members remain responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of any content they create or share, regardless of whether AI tools were used.

5. Accessibility and Inclusive Participation

Tiki is committed to fostering a community that is accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all participants.

Community members are encouraged to consider accessibility when developing software, preparing documentation, organizing events, creating digital content, and communicating with others. Doing so strengthens participation and benefits the entire community.

Where appropriate, the project seeks to align its practices with recognized accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Accessibility is a shared responsibility, and the community is committed to continually improving its practices and project resources.

6. Reporting Overview

Everyone shares responsibility for maintaining a respectful and inclusive community. Anyone who experiences or witnesses conduct that may violate this Code is encouraged to report it promptly.

Reports may be submitted by affected individuals, witnesses, maintainers, moderators, event organizers, or any other person acting in good faith through the reporting mechanisms published by the Tiki project. Where appropriate, concerns may also be raised verbally during official community events. Reports should be submitted as soon as reasonably practicable after the conduct occurs.

Anonymous reports may be accepted where reasonably practicable; however, anonymity may limit the project's ability to investigate or respond effectively. Reports will be handled as confidentially as reasonably possible while allowing the project to review concerns fairly, protect community members, and administer this Code.

No one should experience retaliation for making a report, providing information, participating in a review, or otherwise assisting with the administration of this Code.

To formally file a report, it should be submitted by email to the Tiki Admin Group at admin at tiki.org.

7. Enforcement Overview

Violations of this Code may result in proportionate measures intended to protect the community, encourage learning, and promote future respectful participation.

Whenever reasonably appropriate, concerns may be addressed through education, clarification, coaching, mediation, or other restorative approaches. More restrictive measures may be necessary where conduct is serious, repeated, intentional, or presents an immediate risk to individuals or the community.

Depending on the circumstances, responses may include:

• providing guidance or educational resources;
• requesting that conduct cease or content be modified or removed;
• issuing a private or public warning;
• temporarily limiting participation in community spaces or activities;
• removing moderation, maintainer, or other community responsibilities;
• suspending or permanently restricting participation in some or all official Tiki community spaces; or
• taking any other proportionate measure considered necessary to protect the community.

The procedures governing the receipt of reports, review process, decision-making, confidentiality, and implementation of responses are maintained separately in the Tiki Community Conduct Enforcement Procedures. The Tiki Community Conduct Enforcement Procedures govern the review, decision-making, confidentiality, and any reconsideration process made available by the Tiki project.

8. Community Governance

The Tiki project may designate maintainers, moderators, or a designated governance body to support the implementation of this Code.

Those responsible for administering this Code are expected to act fairly, impartially, consistently, and in accordance with the principles described in the Community Conduct Enforcement Procedures. Individuals with actual or reasonably perceived conflicts of interest should not participate in reviewing or deciding matters where those conflicts exist. The project may periodically review this Code to ensure it continues to reflect the needs of the community, evolving good governance practices, and developments within the broader Open Source ecosystem. Community feedback is welcome and may be considered as part of future revisions.

Where reasonably practicable, significant decisions under this Code should be reviewed by more than one person to support consistency, fairness, and accountability. The individuals responsible for administering this Code may consult relevant project representatives or community members where appropriate, while maintaining confidentiality and protecting the privacy of those involved.

9. Relationship with Policies

This Code forms part of Tiki's broader community governance framework and should be read together with other applicable project documents and guidance, including contributor guidelines, security policies, privacy policies, acceptable use requirements, accessibility guidance, licensing requirements, and project-specific governance documents.

Where another project policy establishes additional responsibilities, community members are expected to comply with both this Code and the applicable project documents.

10. Questions and Contact

Questions about this Code, community expectations, or the reporting process may be directed through the official contact channels published by the Tiki project, specifically by email to the Tiki Admin Group at admin at tiki.org.

Current reporting procedures, contact information, and related governance documents will be maintained on the project's official website and made reasonably accessible to the community.

Our Shared Commitment

Tiki is more than software; it is a community of people working together to create, share, and improve Open Source technology.

Every community member contributes to the culture of the project through their actions, words, and interactions. By participating in the Tiki community, we share responsibility for treating others with respect, acting in good faith, collaborating openly, and helping create an environment where everyone can participate and thrive.

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B. Tiki Community Conduct Enforcement Procedures

1. Purpose

These Community Conduct Enforcement Procedures ("Procedures") explain how concerns under the Tiki Community Code of Conduct ("Code") are received, reviewed, and resolved. Their purpose is to establish a fair, consistent, and proportionate process for reviewing concerns arising under the Code.

These Procedures are intended to:

• encourage community members to report concerns in good faith;
• ensure reports are reviewed fairly, impartially, and without unnecessary delay;
• support restorative approaches where appropriate;
• provide proportionate responses where the Code has been violated; and
• promote confidence in the project's community governance.

These Procedures apply to concerns regarding conduct within the scope described in Section 2 of the Community Code of Conduct. These Procedures should be read together with the Tiki Community Code of Conduct and any other applicable project documents.

2. Guiding Principles

All matters arising under these Procedures should be handled in accordance with the following principles.

2.1. Fairness

Everyone involved should be treated with dignity and respect. Individuals whose conduct is under review must have an opportunity to respond to the concerns raised before a final decision is made, unless immediate protective measures are reasonably necessary.

2.2. Impartiality

Reviews should be conducted objectively and without bias. Decisions should be based on the information reasonably available rather than assumptions, personal opinions, or the status of those involved within the community.

2.3. Proportionality

Responses should be proportionate to the nature, seriousness, frequency, and impact of the conduct. The objective is to protect the community and encourage responsible participation, not to punish individuals unnecessarily.

2.4. Confidentiality

Information relating to reports should be handled discreetly and shared only with those who reasonably require it to administer these Procedures, protect the community, or comply with applicable legal obligations. Absolute confidentiality cannot always be guaranteed, particularly where disclosure is necessary to protect individuals, implement a response, or comply with applicable community governance standards.

2.5. Good Faith

Community members are encouraged to raise concerns honestly and in good faith. Those responsible for administering these Procedures should approach each matter objectively, recognizing that misunderstandings, cultural differences, and differing communication styles are common in international Open Source communities. Wherever reasonably appropriate, concerns may be resolved through respectful dialogue, clarification, education, or other informal approaches before formal enforcement measures are considered.

2.6. Community Protection

The primary purpose of these Procedures is to maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community. Where the interests of an individual and the safety of the broader community cannot reasonably be reconciled, appropriate measures should be taken to protect the safety and ability of the broader community to participate while respecting the rights and dignity of individuals involved.

These principles should be interpreted consistently with the Community Values described in Section 3 of the Code.

3. Administration and Conflicts of Interest

The Tiki project may designate maintainers, moderators, designated reviewers, or another appropriate governance body to administer these Procedures. In lieu of such a designation, the Tiki Admin Group is responsible for administering the Procedures.

Those responsible for administering these Procedures are expected to act fairly, consistently, and in accordance with the principles described in these Procedures.
Significant enforcement decisions should, wherever reasonably practicable, be made collectively.

Anyone participating in the review of a matter must disclose any actual or reasonably perceived conflict of interest as soon as it becomes known.

Examples of conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to:

• being directly involved in the reported incident;
• having a close personal, family, or professional relationship with a person involved;
• having a financial or other material interest in the outcome;
• having previously expressed a fixed view that could reasonably call impartiality into question; or
• any other circumstance that would cause a reasonable person to question the individual's independence.

A person with a conflict of interest should not participate in reviewing, deciding, or implementing the response to that matter. Where a conflict exists, the project should designate one or more alternative reviewers wherever reasonably practicable. Reviews should be conducted in a manner that supports an inclusive and welcoming community.

4. Reporting Concerns

Everyone shares responsibility for helping maintain a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming community. Anyone who experiences or witnesses conduct that may violate the Code is encouraged to report the matter promptly and in good faith.

Reports may be submitted by anyone acting in good faith, including affected individuals, witnesses, maintainers, moderators, and event organizers. Reports should be submitted through the reporting mechanisms published by the Tiki project. Where appropriate, reports may also be made verbally during official community events and subsequently documented by the individuals responsible for receiving them.

To assist the review process, reports should include, where reasonably available:

• a description of the conduct;
• the approximate date, time, and location of the incident;
• the names or usernames of those involved;
• any relevant screenshots, links, logs, or other supporting information; and
• the names of any witnesses, where known.

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate anonymous reporting while recognizing that anonymity may limit investigation.

Where reasonably practicable, reports should ordinarily be acknowledged within a reasonable timeframe, having regard to the circumstances and available resources.

Knowingly submitting false reports or deliberately misusing these Procedures may itself constitute a violation of the Community Code of Conduct.

5. Preliminary Assessment

Following receipt of a report, designated reviewers should determine whether:

• the reported conduct appears to fall within the scope of the Community Code of Conduct;
• sufficient information has been provided to begin a review;
• additional information is reasonably required;
• the matter may be resolved through clarification, education, coaching, or other informal means;
• interim measures are necessary to protect individuals or the community; or
• a formal review should proceed.

Not every report requires a formal review. Minor misunderstandings or isolated incidents may often be resolved through clarification, education, coaching, or facilitated discussion.

6. Emergency Measures

Where there is a reasonable belief that immediate action is necessary to protect individuals or the community, temporary measures may be implemented before the review has concluded. Wherever reasonably practicable, the affected individual should be informed of the reasons for any interim measures.

Such measures may include:

• temporarily restricting participation in community spaces;
• temporarily limiting access to specific communication channels or project resources;
• temporarily removing content;
• restricting participation in community events; or
• taking any other reasonable and proportionate action necessary to protect the community.

Interim measures do not determine the outcome of any review and should not be interpreted as a final determination that a violation of the Community Code of Conduct has occurred.

7. Review Process

Where a formal review is appropriate, it should be conducted fairly, impartially, and without unnecessary delay. The purpose of the review is to determine the relevant facts and whether the Community Code of Conduct has been violated.

Depending on the circumstances, those conducting the review may:

• speak with the reporting individual;
• invite the responding individual to provide their perspective;
• consult relevant witnesses;
• review relevant communications, documentation, technical records, or other available information.

Reviews conducted under these Procedures are community governance processes rather than judicial proceedings. Formal rules of evidence do not apply. Decisions should be based on the information reasonably available and a good-faith assessment of the facts.

Where relevant, reviewers should consider whether the reported conduct affected the accessibility, inclusiveness, or ability of others to participate fully in the Tiki community. Reviewers are encouraged to consider the broader context of the conduct, including cultural differences, communication styles, previous interactions, and any efforts made to resolve the matter constructively.

8. Outcome Determination

Where a violation of the Community Code of Conduct is found, the response should be proportionate, fair, and consistent with the objectives of protecting the community and encouraging respectful participation.

In determining an appropriate response, those responsible for administering these Procedures may consider:

• the nature and seriousness of the conduct;
• whether the conduct was intentional, reckless, or inadvertent;
• the impact on affected individuals;
• the impact on community trust, participation, and the project's collaborative environment;
• whether the conduct forms part of a pattern of behavior;
• any previous violations that are reasonably relevant;
• whether the individual acknowledged the conduct and accepted responsibility;
• any efforts to resolve or remedy the situation;
• any mitigating or aggravating circumstances; and
• the likelihood that the conduct will continue or recur.

Where reasonably appropriate, reviewers should consider restorative approaches such as clarification of expectations, facilitated discussion, mentoring, education, voluntary corrective action, or appropriate apologies before imposing more restrictive measures. Available responses include those described in Section 7 of the Community Code of Conduct and any other proportionate measures consistent with these Procedures and the purpose of protecting the community.

9. Communication of Decisions and Reconsideration

Where reasonably practicable and appropriate, the project should communicate the outcome of a review to the reporting individual and the individual whose conduct was reviewed.

The form of any communication should be proportionate to the circumstances, taking into account privacy, transparency, and the interests of the community. The information shared will depend on the circumstances and may be limited where necessary to protect privacy, maintain confidentiality, or safeguard the community.

Where appropriate, communications may include:

• whether a violation of the Community Code of Conduct was found;
• the general nature of any measures being implemented;
• expectations for future conduct; and
• any relevant follow-up actions.

The Tiki project is not required to provide a formal appeal process. However, a request for reconsideration may be submitted where there is a reasonable basis to believe that:

• significant new information has become available that was not reasonably available during the original review;
• a material procedural error may have affected the outcome; or
• An undisclosed conflict of interest may have influenced the decision.

Requests for reconsideration should ordinarily be submitted within a reasonable period after the outcome has been communicated. Submitting a request for reconsideration does not automatically suspend any interim or final measures that have been implemented. The decision reached following reconsideration concludes the project's internal review process.

10. Confidentiality and Transparency

The Tiki project is committed to handling reports with appropriate care and discretion.

Information relating to reports, reviews, and outcomes should be shared only with those who reasonably require it to administer these Procedures, protect individuals or the community, implement an appropriate response, or comply with applicable legal obligations.

Although every reasonable effort will be made to protect confidentiality, absolute confidentiality cannot always be guaranteed. Certain information may need to be disclosed where necessary to protect individuals, address serious misconduct, comply with applicable community governance standards, or safeguard the integrity of the community.

The project values transparency as an important element of community governance. Where appropriate, the project may publish anonymized, aggregated information regarding the administration of the Community Code of Conduct, including:

• the number of reports received;
• the general categories of concerns;
• high-level enforcement outcomes; and
• initiatives undertaken to strengthen community participation and safety.

It is the policy of the community that information published under this section should not identify individuals unless the individual has expressly consented.

Records relating to reports and decisions may be retained where reasonably necessary to support community governance, maintain security, comply with legal obligations, or ensure consistency in future decision-making. Such records should be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary and managed in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.

11. Review of these Procedures

These Procedures should be reviewed periodically to ensure they remain fair, effective, proportionate, and consistent with the needs of the Tiki community and developments in Open Source governance.

Community members should have a reasonable opportunity to provide feedback before significant revisions are adopted, where practicable.

Proposed revisions should be considered through the project's established governance processes and published transparently.

Nothing in these Procedures prevents the Tiki project from taking reasonable action to protect the community where circumstances are not expressly addressed, provided any action remains consistent with the principles set out in these Procedures.

References

• https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/1/code_of_conduct/
• https://www.contributor-covenant.org/enforcement-guidelines/
• https://conduct.gnome.org/
• https://policies.python.org/python.org/code-of-conduct/
• https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/about/governance/policies/participation/
• https://www.apache.org/foundation/policies/conduct.html
• https://github.com/kubernetes/community/blob/master/committee-code-of-conduct.md
• https://www.eclipse.org/org/documents/Community_Code_of_Conduct.php
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