Code of Conduct - draft

General
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Here’s an AI generated draft of a Code of Conduct tailored for the EOSC Federation User Forum:

EOSC Federation User Forum — Code of Conduct - DRAFT

Our Commitment

The EOSC (European Open Science Cloud) Federation User Forum is a professional community space for researchers, data scientists, infrastructure providers, and open science advocates across Europe and beyond. We are committed to maintaining an open, respectful, and collaborative environment that reflects the values of open science.

Expected Behavior

All community members are expected to:

  • Be respectful and professional in all interactions, whether discussing technical topics, policy, or community matters

  • Be inclusive and welcoming to participants regardless of background, nationality, career stage, discipline, or technical expertise

  • Engage constructively — critique ideas, not people

  • Give credit where it is due — acknowledge others’ contributions, tools, datasets, and publications

  • Share knowledge openly in the spirit of open science

  • Use clear and accessible language — remember that members come from diverse linguistic backgrounds

  • Respect differing viewpoints — EOSC spans many disciplines and communities with legitimately different needs and perspectives

Unacceptable Behavior

The following will not be tolerated:

  • Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination of any kind

  • Personal attacks, insults, or inflammatory language

  • Sharing others’ private information without consent (doxxing)

  • Spam, self-promotion unrelated to open science, or commercial solicitation

  • Deliberate misinformation or misrepresentation of research

  • Trolling or sustained disruption of discussions

  • Any behavior that would be considered unprofessional in an academic or research setting

Scope

This Code of Conduct applies to:

  • All forum posts, replies, and messages

  • User profiles and signatures

  • Private messages sent through the forum

  • Any EOSC User Forum events or activities linked from this platform

Reporting

If you witness or experience behavior that violates this Code of Conduct:

  1. Use the flag button on any post to report it to moderators

  2. Contact the moderation team directly at [moderation@eosc-forum.eu]

  3. All reports will be treated with discretion and confidentiality

We take all reports seriously and will respond promptly.

Enforcement

Moderators may take the following actions depending on the severity of the violation:

Severity Action
Minor / first offence Friendly reminder or warning
Repeated or moderate violation Post removal and formal warning
Serious violation Temporary suspension
Severe or repeated serious violation Permanent ban

Decisions made by the moderation team are final. Appeals can be submitted to [admin@eosc-forum.eu].

Moderator Responsibilities

Forum moderators are responsible for clarifying and enforcing this Code of Conduct. They commit to:

  • Acting fairly and consistently

  • Treating all reports confidentially

  • Recusing themselves from decisions where there is a conflict of interest

  • Reviewing and updating this Code of Conduct as the community evolves

Acknowledgement

By participating in the EOSC Federation User Forum, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. This document is inspired by the Contributor Covenant and the values of the European Open Science Cloud initiative.

Last updated: April 2026 — EOSC User Forum Moderation Team

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