Code of Conduct

MalabarJS is committed to providing a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of experience level, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or nationality.

Our Standards

✅ Expected Behavior

• Be respectful and considerate in your speech and actions
• Be welcoming to newcomers and help them feel included
• Listen actively and give others space to speak
• Accept constructive criticism gracefully
• Focus on what's best for the community
• Show empathy towards other community members

🚫 Unacceptable Behavior

• Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form
• Offensive verbal comments related to personal characteristics
• Unwelcome sexual attention or advances
• Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
• Sustained disruption of talks or events
• Publishing others' private information without consent
• Any conduct that could reasonably be considered inappropriate

At Events

• Follow the directions of event organizers
• Respect the venue and its rules
• Don't record or photograph people without their consent
• Be mindful of your surroundings and fellow participants

Online Spaces

• Keep discussions on-topic and constructive
• No spam, self-promotion without context, or unsolicited DMs
• Be patient, not everyone is online at the same time
• Use content warnings for sensitive topics

Reporting Issues

If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior, please report it as soon as possible:

DM us on X: @malabarjs

All reports will be handled with discretion and confidentiality.

Enforcement

Community organizers will take appropriate action in response to any behavior that violates this Code of Conduct. Actions may include:

• A verbal or written warning
• Removal from an event without refund (if applicable)
• Temporary or permanent ban from community spaces
• Reporting to appropriate authorities if necessary

Attribution

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant and inspired by community guidelines from JS communities worldwide.