Code of Conduct

Introduction

The Glow program is committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and harassment-free experience for all participants, regardless of background, identity, or experience level. This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all community members—including contributors, scouts, judges, voters, and administrators.

By participating in the Glow program, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct in all interactions, both online and offline, related to the program.

Our Standards

Examples of behavior that contribute to a positive environment include:

• Using welcoming and inclusive language

• Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences

• Gracefully accepting constructive criticism

• Focusing on what is best for the community

• Showing empathy toward other community members

Examples of unacceptable behavior include:

• The use of sexualized language or imagery

• Trolling, insulting, or derogatory comments; personal or political attacks

• Public or private harassment

• Publishing others' private information without explicit permission

• Any other conduct that could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting

Responsibilities

Scouts

• Nominate contributors based on merit, not personal relationships

• Provide accurate and honest descriptions of contributions

• Respect the privacy and preferences of those they nominate

• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest

Judges

• Evaluate nominations objectively using consistent criteria

• Recuse themselves from assessing nominations where conflicts of interest exist

• Maintain confidentiality regarding deliberations and sensitive information

• Provide constructive feedback when requested

All Participants

• Report any violations of this Code of Conduct to the Glow support team

• Cooperate with investigations into reported incidents

Reporting and Enforcement

Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in warnings, removal from the program, or other actions as deemed appropriate by the Glow administrators.

To report a violation or concern, please contact [email protected].

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Thank you for helping to make the Glow community welcoming and respectful for everyone.