Merge pull request #159 from ImperialCollegeLondon/fix_CoC

Added a detailed and tailored code of conduct

Author: dc2917

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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-title: "Contributor Code of Conduct"
+title: "Code of Conduct"
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-As contributors and maintainers of this project,
-we pledge to follow the [The Carpentries Code of Conduct][coc].
+Whether participating in this course, or in developing the course materials, we
+encourage the following kinds of behaviours:
 
-Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior
-may be reported by following our [reporting guidelines][coc-reporting].
+- Use welcoming and inclusive language
+- Be respectful of different viewpoints and experiences
+- Gracefully accept constructive criticism
+- Focus on what is best for the course
+- Show courtesy and respect towards other course participants or developers
 
+Examples of unacceptable behaviour by course participants or developers include:
+
+- Written or verbal comments which have the effect of excluding people on the basis of
+membership of any specific group
+- Causing someone to fear for their safety, such as through stalking, following, or
+intimidation
+- Violent threats or language directed against another person
+- The display of sexual or violent images
+- Unwelcome sexual attention
+- Nonconsensual or unwelcome physical contact
+- Sustained disruption of talks, events or communications
+- Insults or put downs
+- Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or exclusionary jokes
+- Excessive swearing
+- Incitement to violence, suicide, or self-harm
+- Continuing to initiate interaction (including photography or recording) with someone
+  after being asked to stop
+- Publication of private communication without consent
+
+Any form of behaviour to exclude, intimidate, or cause discomfort is a violation of the
+Code of Conduct.
+
+If you believe someone is violating the Code of Conduct, we ask that you report it to
+the [Research Software Engineering team](mailto:ict-rse-team@imperial.ac.uk), who will
+take the appropriate action to address the situation.
+
+This code of conducted has been adapted from [The Carpentries Code of Conduct][coc].
 
-[coc-reporting]: https://docs.carpentries.org/policies/coc/incident-reporting.html
 [coc]: https://docs.carpentries.org/policies/coc/