Zcash meetups are friendly, in-person gatherings for anyone curious about private digital cash and the people and technology around it. This code of conduct applies to every group listed on this site, at every meetup, and in each group's online channels. Organisers agree to it when they list a group, and we ask every attendee to follow it too. It exists so that everyone, especially people coming for the first time, can feel welcome and safe.
Our pledge#
We want our meetups to be open and welcoming to everyone, whatever their age, body, ability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, nationality, background, appearance, race, religion, language, or sexual orientation. Beginners are as welcome as experts. Nobody needs to own any ZEC, or know anything about it, to come along.
What we expect#
- Be kind and patient. Everyone was new once. Answer questions without making anyone feel silly.
- Be respectful of different views. Disagree about ideas, never attack people.
- Make room for others. Share the conversation. Invite quieter people in.
- Use plain language. Explain jargon in a sentence, or skip it.
- Respect the venue. Follow its rules, look after the space and thank the staff.
- Look out for each other. If someone seems uncomfortable or left out, check in with them.
- Accept feedback gracefully. If someone tells you that something you did hurt them, listen, apologise and do better.
What is not acceptable#
- Harassment of any kind, in person or online.
- Offensive comments about anyone's identity or background.
- Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention.
- Intimidation, stalking or following someone.
- Repeatedly disrupting talks or conversations.
- Sharing someone's private information without their clear permission.
- Encouraging any of the above.
Safety and privacy at meetups#
Our meetups are about privacy, so we take it seriously in the room as well.
No shilling, no soliciting, no financial promotion#
Our meetups are about privacy, technology and community, not about making money. So at meetups and in group channels:
- No shilling. Don't promote tokens, coins, projects or services for financial gain.
- No soliciting. Don't ask attendees for money, donations, ZEC, contact details or business. Don't recruit for schemes or "opportunities".
- No financial promotion. Don't talk up what any asset might be worth, offer trading tips or signals, or promise returns of any kind.
- No giveaways or airdrops that ask people to send funds, connect wallets or share personal details.
Talking about your work or a project you're building is fine, as long as it's honest and isn't a sales pitch. If in doubt, ask an organiser first.
Privacy is normal and lawful#
We talk about privacy as a normal part of life, like closing your curtains. Meetups are never a place to plan or encourage breaking the law, avoiding tax or getting around sanctions. Anyone doing so will be asked to leave.
Reporting a problem#
If something happens that makes you or someone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please tell someone.
On the night#
Talk to an organiser or host. They should be easy to find; they'll often wear an organiser t-shirt, a badge or an "Ask me about Zcash" sticker. If you'd rather not approach them in person, you can contact them afterwards through the group's channel. If you feel in danger, leave and contact local emergency services first.
Reporting a group#
If the problem is with the group or its organisers themselves, or if you notice a scam, impersonation or financial promotion in a listing, use the "Report this group" link on the group's page in the directory. Reports go to the site's moderators and are kept private. You don't have to give your name.
How organisers should respond#
Organisers are responsible for making their meetups safe. When something is reported, they should:
- Listen and believe. Thank the person, take them seriously and ask what they need.
- Act quickly and calmly. Depending on what happened, that might mean a quiet word, asking someone to leave, or removing them from the group channel.
- Protect the reporter's privacy. Don't share their name or details without their permission.
- Keep a short private note of what happened and what was done.
- Ask for help if needed. Reach out to your co-organisers, your regional community or the site's moderators.
Possible actions include a private warning, a request to leave the meetup, a temporary ban, or a permanent ban from the group and its channels. Organisers should choose what fits the situation.
How the site enforces this code#
We list groups on the basis that they follow this code. If we receive credible reports that a group is unsafe, is promoting financial schemes, or is misrepresenting itself, we may contact the organisers, hide the group while we look into it, or remove the listing. Organisers who repeatedly ignore the code may be removed from the site.
Scope#
This code applies at meetups, at related social events, in group channels and anywhere someone represents a group listed on this site.
Credit#
This code of conduct is original writing inspired by the Contributor Covenant (öffnet in einem neuen Tab), adapted for in-person meetups, with added safety, privacy and no-shilling sections. It is shared under CC BY-SA 4.0, so other communities are welcome to adapt it.
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