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Code of Conduct

By Adminâ€ĸ9/22/2025

Code of Conduct

The Dutch PowerShell User Group (DuPSUG) is committed to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, level of experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.

Our Standards

We expect all community members to:

Be Respectful

  • Treat others with respect and consideration
  • Use welcoming and inclusive language
  • Be collaborative and constructive
  • Show empathy towards other community members

Be Professional

  • Respect different opinions and experiences
  • Gracefully accept constructive criticism
  • Focus on what is best for the community
  • Use appropriate language and content

Be Inclusive

  • Welcome newcomers and help them get involved
  • Encourage diverse participation
  • Support accessibility and inclusivity
  • Avoid discriminatory or exclusionary practices

Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are considered harassment and are unacceptable:

  • Harassment: Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
  • Offensive Comments: Related to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, body size, age, race, or religion
  • Sexual Content: Unwelcome sexual attention or advances
  • Trolling: Deliberate disruption of discussions or events
  • Publishing Private Information: Without explicit consent
  • Inappropriate Physical Contact: Unwelcome touching or contact
  • Sustained Disruption: Of talks or other events

Reporting

If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior:

  1. Contact Organizers: Reach out to any DuPSUG organizer immediately
  2. Document: Note what happened, when, and who was involved
  3. Be Supported: We will support you and take appropriate action

Consequences

Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.

Consequences may include:

  • Verbal warning
  • Temporary or permanent ban from events
  • Removal from community platforms
  • Reporting to appropriate authorities

Acknowledgment

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Conference Code of Conduct and the Contributor Covenant.

Contact

If you have questions about this Code of Conduct, please contact the DuPSUG organizers.

Let's work together to create a positive and inclusive community for everyone!