Contributor Covenant:
A Code of Conduct for Digital Communities
Contributor Covenant is the most widely adopted open source code of conduct in the world. It helps your community express its unique core values while setting clear expectations for how people should treat one another. Adopting Contributor Covenant signals your commitment to creating a welcoming and safe environment for everyone.
Philosophy & Purpose
A healthy community is sustained by its shared values. While every community is different, there are fundamental principles and norms that are essential to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion. Since its inception in 2014, Contributor Covenant has always promoted the belief that everyone benefits when our implicit values are made explicit.
Adopting Contributor Covenant
Use our interactive builder to tailor Contributor Covenant to meet the needs of your community:
- Select your language from our list of over 40 translations.
- Provide details on how to report an issue.
- Describe your enforcement policies, or go with our recommendations.
- Download to share on your website or project repository.
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Making an Impact
Contributor Covenant has transformed the experience of open source for technologists around the globe, helping make our digital spaces more inclusive, equitable, and safe. It’s been adopted by thousands of communities, including 9 of the 10 largest open source projects in the world.
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