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      <h1 class="mb-4">Toronto Ruby's Code of Conduct</h1>
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        <h2 class="mt-6 mb-2">Table of Contents</h2>
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          <li><a href="#1-purpose">1. Purpose</a></li>
          <li><a href="#2-open-sourceculturetech-citizenship">2. Open Source/Culture/Tech Citizenship</a></li>
          <li><a href="#3-expected-behaviour">3. Expected Behaviour</a></li>
          <li><a href="#4-unacceptable-behaviour">4. Unacceptable Behaviour</a></li>
          <li><a href="#5-consequences-of-unacceptable-behaviour">5. Consequences of Unacceptable Behaviour</a></li>
          <li><a href="#6-if-you-witness-or-are-subject-to-unacceptable-behaviour">6. If You Witness or Are Subject to Unacceptable Behaviour</a></li>
          <li><a href="#7-addressing-grievances">7. Addressing Grievances</a></li>
          <li><a href="#8-scope">8. Scope</a></li>
          <li><a href="#9-contact-information">9. Contact Information</a></li>
          <li><a href="#10-license-and-attribution">10. License and attribution</a></li>
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        <h2 id="1-purpose" class="mt-6 mb-2 scroll-mt-20">1. Purpose</h2>
        <p>A primary goal of Toronto Ruby is to be inclusive to the largest
          number of contributors, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds
          possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and
          welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, gender identity,
          sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and
          religion (or lack thereof).</p>

        <p>This code of conduct outlines our expectations for all those who
          participate in our community, as well as the consequences for
          unacceptable behavior.</p>

        <p>We invite all those who participate in Toronto Ruby to help us create
          safe and positive experiences for everyone.</p>

        <h2 id="2-open-sourceculturetech-citizenship" class="mt-6 mb-2 scroll-mt-20">2. Open Source/Culture/Tech Citizenship</h2
        <p>A supplemental goal of this Code of Conduct is to increase open
          [source/culture/tech] citizenship by encouraging participants to
          recognize and strengthen the relationships between our actions and
          their effects on our community.</p>

        <p>Communities mirror the societies in which they exist and positive
          action is essential to counteract the many forms of inequality and
          abuses of power that exist in society.</p>

        <p>If you see someone who is making an extra effort to ensure our
          community is welcoming, friendly, and encourages all participants to
          contribute to the fullest extent, we want to know.</p>

        <h2 id="3-expected-behaviour" class="mt-6 mb-2 scroll-mt-20">3. Expected Behaviour</h2>
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            <li>Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you
              contribute to the health and longevity of this community.</li>
            <li>Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.</li>
            <li>Attempt collaboration before conflict.</li>
            <li>Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and
              speech.</li>
            <li>Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants.
              Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation,
              someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even
              if they seem inconsequential.</li>
          </ul>
        </p>

        <h2 id="4-unacceptable-behaviour" class="mt-6 mb-2 scroll-mt-20">4. Unacceptable Behaviour</h2>
        <p>Unacceptable behaviors include: intimidating, harassing, abusive,
          discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions by any
          participant in our community online, at all related events and in
          one-on-one communications carried out in the context of community
          business. Community event venues may be shared with members of the
          public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.</p>

        <p>Harassment includes: harmful or prejudicial verbal or written
          comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion,
          disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in
          public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate
          intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or
          recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events;
          inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.</p>

        <h2 id="5-consequences-of-unacceptable-behaviour" class="mt-6 mb-2 scroll-mt-20">
          5. Consequences of Unacceptable Behaviour
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        <p>Unacceptable behavior from any community member, including sponsors
          and those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated.</p>

        <p>Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply
          immediately. If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior,
          the community organizers may take any action they deem appropriate,
          up to and including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the
          community without warning (and without refund in the case of a paid
          event).</p>

        <h2 id="6-if-you-witness-or-are-subject-to-unacceptable-behaviour" class="mt-6 mb-2 scroll-mt-20">
          6. If You Witness or Are Subject to Unacceptable Behaviour
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        <p>If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any
          other concerns, please notify a community organizer as soon as
          possible.</p>

        <p>Additionally, community organizers are available to help community
          members engage with local law enforcement or to otherwise help those
          experiencing unacceptable behavior feel safe. In the context of
          in-person events, organizers will also provide escorts as desired by
          the person experiencing distress.</p>

        <h2 id="7-addressing-grievances" class="mt-6 mb-2 scroll-mt-20">7. Addressing Grievances</h2>
        <p>If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating
          this Code of Conduct, you should notify a Toronto Ruby organizer with
          a concise description of your grievance. Your grievance will be
          handled in accordance with our existing governing policies.</p>

        <h2 id="8-scope" class="mt-6 mb-2 scroll-mt-20">8. Scope</h2>
        <p>We expect all community participants (contributors, paid or
          otherwise; sponsors; and other guests) to abide by this Code of
          Conduct in all community venues—online and in-person—as well as in
          all one-on-one communications pertaining to community business.</p>

        <h2 id="9-contact-information" class="mt-6 mb-2 scroll-mt-20">9. Contact Information</h2>
        <p>If you believe that someone is violating the code of conduct, or have
          any other concerns, please contact a Toronto Ruby organizer or event
          staff immediately. They can be reached by emailing
          <a href="mailto:info@toronto-ruby.com">info@toronto-ruby.com</a>.</p>

        <p>In case of a conflict of interest, you can reach out to the
          organizers individually. More information for individual contacts can
          be found on the
          <a href="/about">about page</a>.</p>

        <h2 id="10-license-and-attribution" class="mt-6 mb-2 scroll-mt-20">10. License and Attribution</h2>
        <p>Toronto Ruby Code of Conduct is distributed under a Creative Commons
          Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license. It
          is based on the
          <a href="https://pdxruby.org/CONDUCT" target="_blank">pdx.rb Code of Conduct</a>.</p>
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