Our pledge
We pledge to make participation in OWASP Nest a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.Core principles
Respect
Be respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences. Give and gracefully accept constructive feedback.
Inclusion
Actively welcome contributors from all backgrounds. Use inclusive language and avoid behaviour that marginalises any group.
Professionalism
Maintain a professional tone in all interactions. Personal attacks, harassment, and political commentary are not acceptable.
Accountability
Accept responsibility when you make mistakes, apologise to those affected, and learn from the experience.
Standards
Positive behaviour
- Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward others.
- Being respectful of differing opinions and experiences.
- Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback.
- Focusing on what is best for the overall community.
- Accepting responsibility, apologising, and learning from mistakes.
Unacceptable behaviour
- Sexualised language, imagery, or unwanted advances.
- Trolling, insults, derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks.
- Public or private harassment.
- Publishing others’ private information without explicit permission.
- Any conduct that could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting.
Enforcement
All OWASP Nest community leaders are responsible for enforcing these standards. They have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject contributions that violate this code of conduct. Enforcement follows a graduated response:| Level | Impact | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Correction | Inappropriate language or unprofessional behaviour | Private written warning with explanation |
| Warning | A single incident or series of actions | Warning with conditions; no contact with those involved for a specified period |
| Temporary ban | Serious or sustained inappropriate behaviour | Temporary ban from all community interaction |
| Permanent ban | Pattern of violations, harassment, or aggression | Permanent ban from all public community interaction |
Reporting violations
If you experience or witness behaviour that violates this code of conduct, report it to the OWASP Nest community leaders. Contact details are listed in the Leaders section on https://owasp.org/www-project-nest. All reports are reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly. Community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the reporter.All OWASP Nest project leaders are ISC2 certified security professionals, committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.