Community Guidelines

Welcome to Sahyadri Open-Source Community. We are a community of tech enthusiasts working hard to spread knowledge and strengthen the collaborative culture among young minds. SOSC was born through the convergence of Technical clubs at Sahyadri — Mozilla Campus Club, Developer Students Club, and some aspiring individuals who are keen to share knowledge for the community.

SOSC is a community. When you talk, post, or reply, there are people reading what you say. These people have dreams, perspectives, feelings, and experiences just like you. You might meet many through events like Hackathons or conferences. Treat everyone like a potential friend.

This document makes SOSC a welcoming place. The rules apply to all core members, volunteers, and participants. This isn't an exhaustive list but a spirit — a guide to be excellent to each other.

Be Considerate

SOSC is a collaboration of clubs and individuals helping conduct events. Mozilla Campus Clubs, Developer Students Clubs, and GitHub Campus Experts are part of this ecosystem.

Be Respectful

Disagreements happen, but poor behavior isn't allowed. A productive community is a safe one. Respect fellow members and outsiders alike.

Be Collaborative

Collaboration helps us grow beyond individual goals. We celebrate good teamwork and work transparently with others like Sahyadri College of Engineering and other open-source communities.

Be Nice and Do Not Harass Others

Everyone should feel welcome. Any harassment will result in removal. Harassment includes:

• Offensive comments about identity, appearance, or beliefs
• Unwelcome sexual attention or contact
• Threats, intimidation, or stalking
• Deliberate disruption or targeted harassment

If harassment occurs, comply when asked to stop. Report incidents to organizers. They may involve security or take other actions to protect members.

Communicate Effectively

We all communicate differently. Clear, respectful communication avoids misunderstandings. Ask for clarification when needed. Avoid trolling, flame wars, or personal attacks.

Unaffiliated Promotions

Don't promote unrelated content without permission. Persistent promotion may result in removal. Contact the listed organizers for approval before promoting anything.

Violating the Code of Conduct

Violations may lead to a 6-month suspension or permanent removal, based on severity, as decided by the community leads.