363. OpenClaw Code of Conduct (CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | OpenClaw CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md |
| Product Type | Community Behavior Guidelines for Open Source Projects |
| Belonging Project | OpenClaw |
| Scope of Application | OpenClaw Core Repository and All Associated Projects |
| Reference Standard | Contributor Covenant |
| Affected Population | 1,200+ Contributors and Global Community Members |
Product Overview
The OpenClaw Code of Conduct is a core document for community governance, defining the norms and behavioral expectations for interactions among community members. As a global open-source project with over 330,000 GitHub stars, the Code of Conduct ensures that contributors from diverse cultural backgrounds can collaborate in a safe and inclusive environment.
Core Principles
Community Values
- Respect - Respect all community members, regardless of their background, identity, or experience level
- Inclusion - Create a welcoming environment for everyone to participate
- Constructiveness - Provide constructive feedback and criticism
- Collaboration - Resolve disagreements through cooperation rather than confrontation
- Professionalism - Maintain professional communication and interaction
Expected Behavior
- Use friendly and inclusive language
- Respect diverse opinions and experiences
- Gracefully accept constructive criticism
- Focus on the best interests of the community
- Show empathy towards other community members
Unacceptable Behavior
- Use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention
- Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
- Public or private harassment
- Publishing others' private information without explicit permission
- Inappropriate behavior in a professional setting
Enforcement Mechanisms
Reporting Process
- Community members can report violations through designated channels
- The project maintenance team reviews the report content
- Appropriate measures are taken based on the severity
- All reports are handled with strict confidentiality
Penalty Levels
- Warning - Private warning issued for first-time minor violations
- Temporary Mute - Restrict speaking rights in community channels
- Temporary Ban - Temporarily remove community access
- Permanent Ban - Permanently remove for severe or repeated violations
Relationship with the OpenClaw Ecosystem
Scope of Application
- OpenClaw core code repository (openclaw/openclaw)
- OpenClaw community repository (openclaw/community)
- ClawHub Skill Market
- OpenClaw Discord Community
- OpenClaw Official Forums and Discussion Areas
- All OpenClaw-associated sub-projects
Adoption by Ecosystem Projects
- Associated projects like OpenClaw Mission Control also adopt similar Codes of Conduct
- OpenClaw Control Center includes an independent CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md in its repository
- Community-driven Fork projects typically inherit or reference OpenClaw's Code of Conduct
Industry Standards Reference
- Linux Kernel
- Ruby on Rails
- Kubernetes
- Swift
Key Significance
- Provides a behavioral framework for a rapidly growing community (200,000 stars in 84 days)
- Ensures harmonious operation of an international community (including Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, etc., language Forks)
- Protects community members from harassment and inappropriate behavior
- Establishes clear conflict resolution mechanisms
- Supports OpenClaw's transition from a personal project to foundation governance
Sources
External References
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