Merge pull request #10 from ehultee/patch-1

Update code-of-conduct.md

code-of-conduct.md

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 ## Introduction
 
-We are a collaborative network of people from various backgrounds and interests, who seek to advance glacier evolution modelling through open-source and open-science practices as well as online and in-person networking. Openness, diversity and inclusion make our community strong, and we want to be very clear about where we stand.
+We are a collaborative network of people from various backgrounds and interests, who seek to advance glacier evolution modelling through open-source and open-science practices as well as online and in-person networking. Openness, diversity and inclusion make our community strong. Thus, we want to be clear about how to sustain those values together.
 
-Our goal is to maintain a safe, helpful and friendly community for everyone, regardless of experience, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other defining characteristics. We encourage participation from diverse backgrounds and want community members to feel secure sharing ideas and plans without fear of idea appropriation or being 'scooped'. This includes respecting intellectual contributions and engaging in discussions that foster collaborative, rather than competitive, progress.
+Our goal is to maintain a safe, helpful and friendly community for everyone, regardless of professional experience, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other defining characteristics. We encourage participation from diverse backgrounds and want community members to feel secure sharing ideas and plans without fear of idea appropriation or being 'scooped'. This includes respecting intellectual contributions and engaging in discussions that foster collaborative, rather than competitive, progress.
 
-This code and related procedures apply to unacceptable behavior occurring in all community venues, including behavior outside the scope of community activities — online and in-person — as well as in all one-on-one communications, and anywhere such behavior has the potential to adversely affect the safety and well-being of community members.
+This code and related procedures apply to behavior occurring in all community venues, including behavior outside of formal community activities — online and in-person — as well as in all one-on-one communications, and anywhere such behavior has the potential to adversely affect the safety and well-being of community members.
 
 ## Community spaces where this code of conduct is in application
 
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 - Be respectful and considerate:
   - Treat everyone with respect and kindness, regardless of their level of experience, background, or differences.
   - Consider the impact of your words and actions on others. Constructive criticism is welcome, but it should be delivered respectfully and thoughtfully.
-- Be mindful of our community resources:
-  - Use community resources, including time, attention, and infrastructure, wisely and respectfully.
-  - Report any issues, concerns, or violations of this Code of Conduct promptly to [info@oggm.org](mailto:info@oggm.org).
 - Be collaborative, not competitive:
   - When community members share ideas, they do so with the hope of receiving input to strengthen or expand projects collaboratively. All members should feel safe discussing proposals or concepts without fearing unauthorized use, adaptation, or idea appropriation.
   - Respect the intellectual contributions of others by seeking permission before using ideas discussed in community spaces, and be open to collaboration if an idea inspires you.
+- Be mindful of our community resources:
+  - Use community resources wisely and respectfully.  Be mindful of time, attention, and infrastructure.
+  - Report any issues, concerns, or violations of this Code of Conduct promptly to [info@oggm.org](mailto:info@oggm.org).
 
 ## Asking questions to the community
 
-One of the strengths of our community is the willingness to help each other! Whether you have questions about OGGM, glacier modeling, or glaciology in general, we encourage open discussions in OGGM spaces. Remember that our members volunteer their time, so please be considerate of everyone’s availability. Visit our [](guides/index.md) for more information about how to ask questions respectfully.
+One of the strengths of our community is our willingness to help each other! Whether you have questions about OGGM, glacier modeling, or glaciology in general, we encourage open discussions in OGGM spaces. Remember that our members volunteer their time, so please be considerate of everyone’s availability. Visit our [](guides/index.md) for more information about how to ask questions effectively.
 
-If you're looking for feedback or collaboration on ideas, clearly state your goals, and be open about how you envision working together. Show respect for others' intellectual contributions by asking for permission before adapting their ideas or suggestions, fostering a culture of trust and mutual support. Let's build on each other's knowledge while ensuring everyone feels valued and acknowledged.
+If you're looking for feedback or collaboration on ideas, clearly state your goals, and be open about how you envision working together. 
 
 ## Unacceptable behavior ✋🏼
 
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 - Do not show disrespect towards differences of opinion.
 - No inappropriate attention or contact. Be aware of how your actions affect others. If it makes someone uncomfortable, stop.
 - No violence, threats of violence or violent language.
-- Unacceptable practices related to research conduct:
-  - Any practice leading to research misconduct, such as fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, intellectual property theft, or unauthorized use of another’s ideas (idea appropriation).
-  - Unauthorized use of ideas shared by community members for projects or publications without proper credit or collaboration.
+- No research misconduct:
+  - No fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, intellectual property theft, etc.
+  - No unauthorized use of ideas shared by community members for projects or publications without proper credit or collaboration.
 
 For guidance on research integrity and ethical conduct, refer to [ORI’s Definition of Research Misconduct](https://ori.hhs.gov/definition-research-misconduct) and the [UKRIO’s Research Misconduct Guidelines](https://ukrio.org/research-integrity/what-is-research-misconduct/).
 
-## Consequences 👮🏽‍♀️
+## Consequences ⚖️
 
-Understand that speech and actions have consequences, and unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated in our community.
+Understand that speech and actions have consequences. Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated in our community.
 
 If you are the subject of, or witness to any violations of this Code of Conduct, please contact us via email at [info@oggm.org](mailto:info@oggm.org).
 
-If violations occur, the OGGM [steering committee](roles.md) will take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from all OGGM spaces and events.
+In response to violations, the OGGM [steering committee](roles.md) will take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from all OGGM spaces and events.
 
 ## Authors
 
-- Beatriz Recinos, Fabien Maussion
+- Beatriz Recinos, Fabien Maussion, Lizz Ultee
 - Creation date: 2024-10-22
 - Sources: this CoC is inspired by [PSECCO's Community Guidelines](https://psecco.org/pseccos-community-guidelines) and the [APECS CoC chapter in the APECS handbook](https://www.apecs.is/who-we-are/publications/apecs-handbook.html).