feat(code-of-conduct): adapt Contributor Covenant for project needs

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

@@ -9,44 +9,58 @@ identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status,
 nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity
 and orientation.
 
-We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming,
-diverse, inclusive, and healthy community.
+We pledge to foster an open and welcoming community where diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds are respected. Disagreements are natural and encourages, as long as they remain constructive and civil.
+
+No one will be excluded or penalized for holding a different viewpoint, political belief, or personal opinion, provided it is shared in a respectful and non-disruptive manner. Our focus is on creating a space where everyone feels safe to contribute while maintaining an environment of mutual respect.
 
 ## Our Standards
 
 Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment for our
 community include:
 
 * Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
-* Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
+* Respecting 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
+* Taking responsibility and apologizing for mistakes, and learning from the experience.
+* Focusing on what benefits the community as a whole.
+* Engage with ideas, not individuals. Critique specific points, not the person making them.
+* Proposing alternatives during disagreements rather than dismissing perspectives outright.
 
 Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
 
 * The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or
   advances of any kind
-* Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+* Personal attacks, targeted harassment, or attempts to demean others based on their opinions, beliefs, or identity.
 * Public or private harassment
 * Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or email
   address, without their explicit permission
-* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
-  professional setting
+* Actions that disrupt collaboration or inclusivity in the community.
+* Using dismissive language to shut down another member's perspective during a debate.
+* Repeatedly interrupting or dominating discussions in a way that discourages others from participating.
+
+## Mentorship and Newcomer Inclusion
+
+As an open-source communty, we are commited to fostering a welcoming envionment where new contributors feel supported. Experienced members are encouraged to:
+
+* Answer questions, provide guidance, and help new contributors navigate the community or project tools.
+* Share knowledge openly and constructively.
+* Provide actionable feedback to help newcomers grow and succeed within the project.
+* Ensure documentation is clear and accessible to make onboarding smoother for everyone.
+
+By mentoring others, we strengthen our community and ensure its values and practices are passed on effectively.
 
 ## Enforcement Responsibilities
 
-Community leaders are responsible for clarifying and enforcing our standards of
-acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in
-response to any behavior that they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive,
-or harmful.
+Members with differing viewpoints, political beliefs, or opinions are welcome, as long as they engage in a respectful, constructive, and inclusive manner.
+
+Community leaders are responsible for ensuring that all contributions and interactions align with this Code of Conduct. They have the authority to:
+
+  - Remove, edit, or reject any comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, or other contributions that violate these guidelines
+  - Address any behavior deemed harmful, disruptive, or inappropriate.
 
-Community leaders have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject
-comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are
-not aligned to this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation
-decisions when appropriate.
+All enforcement decisions will be reviewed by at least two leaders, and contributors will have a right to request a review if they believe a decision was unfair.
+
+Leaders will explain decisions to maintain trust. Contributors may request a review of any decision to ensure fairness.
 
 ## Scope
 
@@ -66,8 +80,16 @@ All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
 All community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the
 reporter of any incident.
 
+### Appeals
+
+If a contributor feels that an enforcement decision was unfair or misunderstood their intent, they may request an appeal. Appeals will:
+  - Be reviewed transparently by community leaders.
+  - Include input from impartial members where appropriate. This ensures decisions reflect community values and remain fair to all participants.
+
 ## Enforcement Guidelines
 
+Enforcement aims to resolve conflicts constructively and fairly. No enforcement action will target someone solely for expressing a belief or opinion, provided it is shared respectfully.
+
 Community leaders will follow these Community Impact Guidelines in determining
 the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:
 
@@ -76,47 +98,47 @@ the consequences for any action they deem in violation of this Code of Conduct:
 **Community Impact**: Use of inappropriate language or other behavior deemed
 unprofessional or unwelcome in the community.
 
-**Consequence**: A private, written warning from community leaders, providing
-clarity around the nature of the violation and an explanation of why the
-behavior was inappropriate. A public apology may be requested.
+**Consequence**:
+- A private, written warning from community leaders.
+- Clarity on why the behavior was inapproriate.
+- A public apology may be requested if necessary.
 
 ### 2. Warning
 
 **Community Impact**: A violation through a single incident or series
 of actions.
 
-**Consequence**: A warning with consequences for continued behavior. No
-interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction with
-those enforcing the Code of Conduct, for a specified period of time. This
-includes avoiding interactions in community spaces as well as external channels
-like social media. Violating these terms may lead to a temporary or
-permanent ban.
+**Consequence**:
+- A written warning outlining the consequences of continued behavior.
+- Restrictions on interaction with the community for a specified period.
+- Failure to comply will result in escalation (e.g., a temporary ban).
 
 ### 3. Temporary Ban
 
 **Community Impact**: A serious violation of community standards, including
 sustained inappropriate behavior.
 
-**Consequence**: A temporary ban from any sort of interaction or public
-communication with the community for a specified period of time. No public or
-private interaction with the people involved, including unsolicited interaction
-with those enforcing the Code of Conduct, is allowed during this period.
-Violating these terms may lead to a permanent ban.
+**Consequence**:
+- A temporary ban from any form of community interaction for a specified period.
+- Further violations during this time or upon re-entry will result in a permanent ban.
 
 ### 4. Permanent Ban
 
-**Community Impact**: Demonstrating a pattern of violation of community
-standards, including sustained inappropriate behavior,  harassment of an
-individual, or aggression toward or disparagement of classes of individuals.
+**Community Impact**: Demonstrating a pattern of repeated violations, sustained inappropriate behavior, harassment, or aggression toward individuals or groups.
 
-**Consequence**: A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within
+**Consequence**:
+- A permanent ban from any sort of public interaction within
 the community.
 
+## Review and Feedback
+
+This Code of Conduct is a living document. Community members are encouraged to share feedback or propose updates to ensure it continues to reflect our shared values.
+
 ## Attribution
 
 This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant][homepage],
 version 2.0, available at
-https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/0/code_of_conduct.html.
+https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/2/0/code_of_conduct.html. While it retains the core principles of the original, it has been modified to address the specific values, goals, and needs of our community.
 
 Community Impact Guidelines were inspired by [Mozilla's code of conduct
 enforcement ladder](https://github.com/mozilla/diversity).