# Slimefun4 - Code of Conduct
### What is a Code of Conduct?
> A code of conduct is a document that establishes expectations for behavior for your project’s participants.
> Adopting, and enforcing, a code of conduct can help create a positive social atmosphere for your community.
\- *Source: [https://opensource.guide](https://opensource.guide/code-of-conduct/#why-do-i-need-a-code-of-conduct)*
This document should serve the purpose of outlining the behaviour we expect from any participant of the project.
## :mag_right: Scope
This Code of Conduct applies to all sections of the [Slimefun4 GitHub repository](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4), our [Slimefun GitHub organization](https://github.com/Slimefun) and all repositories owned by said organization.
For our official Discord server, please refer to our article on [Discord Rules](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/wiki/Discord-Rules).
Everyone who engages with this project on any of these repositories is expected to follow the Code of Conduct.
This includes maintainers, contributors, sponsors and anyone who engages in the "Issues" section on GitHub.
## :loudspeaker: Engagement
This is an Open-Source project, anyone is welcome to engage and contribute!
We generally expect users to engage in the Issues section by reporting bugs or commenting on bug reports to give additional context, help, guidance or to propose possible solutions and fixes.
Pull Requests are very much welcome and encouraged! They keep the project alive, so if you see an Issue and know how to fix it, feel free to create a Pull Request!
Issues that are considered "good first issues", indicated by the [good first issue](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4/labels/good%20first%20issue) label, are generally expected to be beginner-friendly.
And even if you shouldn't know where to start or how to proceed, our [Discord Server](https://github.com/Slimefun/Slimefun4#discord) and its community will be there for you!
When commenting, please keep in mind that this software is offered for **free**. Don't expect to receive lightning-fast replies 24 hours a day.
Everyone here works on this project in their free time and usually has work, school, university or family to take care of, so we appreciate patience and understanding.
## :scroll: Our Standards
Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our community include but are not limited to:
* Demonstrating empathy and kindness towards other people
* Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
* Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
* Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes and learning from the experience
* Focusing on what is best not just for us as individuals, but for the overall community
* Having patience and understanding for contributors, even if reply times are slow