From 19f3b7105900114925b311a28068dd25bfb81efa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: saheed-badru Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2025 12:01:01 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/7] Update code-of-conduct.md Recently approved updates to code of conduct reflecting fair AI use guidelines. --- content/community/code-of-conduct.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/community/code-of-conduct.md b/content/community/code-of-conduct.md index bfaf7f95..53da36f7 100644 --- a/content/community/code-of-conduct.md +++ b/content/community/code-of-conduct.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title: Code of Conduct --- -##### Version 2.0, published July 2023 +##### Version 2.1, published August 2025 ## Purpose The purpose of our Code of Conduct is to ensure that all participants in the Codewars community have the best possible experience. This code of conduct establishes the minimum expectations for behaviour for all Codewars participants in any space where you interact with Codewars, including; the website, [Discord server](https://discord.gg/7U9t33jrgG), mailing lists, [GitHub forums](https://github.com/codewars/codewars.com/discussions), or email communications. @@ -26,13 +26,13 @@ We will never all agree on one programming language or library, and that is the Codewars is a place to practice, challenge ourselves and learn from our experience. Discussing our wins, failures and new ideas is encouraged. Be mindful to keep your conversations to the topic of the kata, channel or forum topic you are in. - **Be honorable**: -We expect all members of the Codewars community to act in an honourable way at all times. Behaviours we consider dishonourable include; cheating, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech, and bullying. +We expect all members of the Codewars community to act in an honourable way at all times. Behaviours we consider dishonourable include; cheating, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech, and bullying. Using AI tools to learn is welcome; using them to bypass learning or game honor/ranks including cheating, using AI to bypass learning/ranks, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech and bullying is not. - **Be empathetic**: Programming can sometimes be stressful, and so can communicating in your non-native language. Take a moment to consider the learner behind the code or comment and be empathetic to others' situations. - **Improve the discussion**: -Help us make Codewars a great place by working to improve and deepen discussion in some way, however small. +Help us make Codewars a great place by working to improve and deepen discussion in some way, however small. When discussing your use of AI in learning, don’t post full solutions (AI‑generated or otherwise), drop hints and reasoning. ## Behavior that is not tolerated @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ The use of slurs, vulgar language, explicit language, offensive jokes, and behav - **Cheating and plagiarising**: -Cheating, plagiarising, and the use of AI-generated code are not permitted on the Codewars website. Our algorithms and moderation team are trained to spot this behavior, and violators will face account restrictions. +Cheating and plagiarizing (Including submitting AI-generated solutions without your own clear understanding and modification is not permitted on the Codewars website. Our algorithms and moderation team can flag such behavior. Violators may face account restrictions. - **Retaliation**: From 503c81b862965941cf38d49ebc3eee5f3617a1c9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: saheed-badru Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2025 12:25:00 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/7] Update index.mdx Remove Our team section under community moderation as agreed with Community Management. --- content/community/moderation/index.mdx | 15 +-------------- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/community/moderation/index.mdx b/content/community/moderation/index.mdx index b2192a2b..5cdf519b 100644 --- a/content/community/moderation/index.mdx +++ b/content/community/moderation/index.mdx @@ -23,23 +23,10 @@ We look after: - User and community support - Trust and safety -### Our team - -**Community** -- Nicola, Senior Manager, Talent Experience -- [VanessaG](https://www.codewars.com/users/VanessaG) (Vanessa, Community Coordinator) - -**Engineering** -- [Claudia](https://www.codewars.com/users/ckorze) (Sr. Manager, Engineering) -- [kazk](https://www.codewars.com/users/kazk) (Kaz, Senior Software Developer) -- [jhoffner](https://www.codewars.com/users/jhoffner) (Jake, Senior Director of Talent Product) - -**Marketing** -- Eliza, Content Strategy Manager +Staff can be recognized by the symbol of a crown () displayed next to their username. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, [join Andela today](https://talent.andela.com/signup/codewars) and meet with one of our recruiters. -Staff can be recognized by the symbol of a crown () displayed next to their username. ## Moderators From 091e2f9a16df557fbc63fd2b1c4f396b01854491 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: saheed-badru Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2025 03:07:03 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/7] Update code-of-conduct.md --- content/community/code-of-conduct.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/community/code-of-conduct.md b/content/community/code-of-conduct.md index 53da36f7..3c198bc2 100644 --- a/content/community/code-of-conduct.md +++ b/content/community/code-of-conduct.md @@ -26,7 +26,8 @@ We will never all agree on one programming language or library, and that is the Codewars is a place to practice, challenge ourselves and learn from our experience. Discussing our wins, failures and new ideas is encouraged. Be mindful to keep your conversations to the topic of the kata, channel or forum topic you are in. - **Be honorable**: -We expect all members of the Codewars community to act in an honourable way at all times. Behaviours we consider dishonourable include; cheating, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech, and bullying. Using AI tools to learn is welcome; using them to bypass learning or game honor/ranks including cheating, using AI to bypass learning/ranks, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech and bullying is not. +We expect all members of the Codewars community to act in an honourable way at all times. Behaviours we consider dishonourable include; cheating, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech, and bullying. Using AI tools to learn is welcome; however using it for cheating, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech or bullying is not. + - **Be empathetic**: Programming can sometimes be stressful, and so can communicating in your non-native language. Take a moment to consider the learner behind the code or comment and be empathetic to others' situations. @@ -58,7 +59,7 @@ The use of slurs, vulgar language, explicit language, offensive jokes, and behav - **Cheating and plagiarising**: -Cheating and plagiarizing (Including submitting AI-generated solutions without your own clear understanding and modification is not permitted on the Codewars website. Our algorithms and moderation team can flag such behavior. Violators may face account restrictions. +Cheating and plagiarizing (with or without AI) is not permitted on the Codewars Website. Violators will face account suspension or ban. - **Retaliation**: From b611888ba11309d9ccc03552aa34ba87a628912c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: saheed-badru Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2025 04:13:46 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 4/7] Update code-of-conduct.md --- content/community/code-of-conduct.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/community/code-of-conduct.md b/content/community/code-of-conduct.md index 3c198bc2..310c7fef 100644 --- a/content/community/code-of-conduct.md +++ b/content/community/code-of-conduct.md @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ We will never all agree on one programming language or library, and that is the Codewars is a place to practice, challenge ourselves and learn from our experience. Discussing our wins, failures and new ideas is encouraged. Be mindful to keep your conversations to the topic of the kata, channel or forum topic you are in. - **Be honorable**: -We expect all members of the Codewars community to act in an honourable way at all times. Behaviours we consider dishonourable include; cheating, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech, and bullying. Using AI tools to learn is welcome; however using it for cheating, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech or bullying is not. +We expect all members of the Codewars community to act in an honourable way at all times. Behaviours we consider dishonourable include; cheating, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech, and bullying. Using AI tools to learn is welcome; however using it for cheating, gaming the system for honor/ranks, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech or bullying is not. - **Be empathetic**: From 855f55137875889fec4dcf1e0cc52c2cded530db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: saheed-badru Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2025 08:32:58 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 5/7] Update code-of-conduct.md --- content/community/code-of-conduct.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/community/code-of-conduct.md b/content/community/code-of-conduct.md index 310c7fef..44a2b600 100644 --- a/content/community/code-of-conduct.md +++ b/content/community/code-of-conduct.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title: Code of Conduct --- -##### Version 2.1, published August 2025 +##### Version 2.1, published September 2025 ## Purpose The purpose of our Code of Conduct is to ensure that all participants in the Codewars community have the best possible experience. This code of conduct establishes the minimum expectations for behaviour for all Codewars participants in any space where you interact with Codewars, including; the website, [Discord server](https://discord.gg/7U9t33jrgG), mailing lists, [GitHub forums](https://github.com/codewars/codewars.com/discussions), or email communications. @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ We will never all agree on one programming language or library, and that is the Codewars is a place to practice, challenge ourselves and learn from our experience. Discussing our wins, failures and new ideas is encouraged. Be mindful to keep your conversations to the topic of the kata, channel or forum topic you are in. - **Be honorable**: -We expect all members of the Codewars community to act in an honourable way at all times. Behaviours we consider dishonourable include; cheating, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech, and bullying. Using AI tools to learn is welcome; however using it for cheating, gaming the system for honor/ranks, lying, encouraging violence, hate speech or bullying is not. +We expect all members of the Codewars community to act in an honourable way at all times. Behaviours we consider dishonourable (with or without AI) include; cheating, lying, gaming the system for honor/ranks, encouraging violence, hate speech, and bullying. Use of AI for learning is, however, encouraged. - **Be empathetic**: @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ The use of slurs, vulgar language, explicit language, offensive jokes, and behav - **Cheating and plagiarising**: -Cheating and plagiarizing (with or without AI) is not permitted on the Codewars Website. Violators will face account suspension or ban. +Cheating and plagiarizing (with or without AI) is not permitted on the Codewars website. Violators will face account suspension or ban. - **Retaliation**: From 8d86b9655a056bc414c259ee667678afa813f616 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: saheed-badru Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2025 08:45:25 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 6/7] Update code-of-conduct.md --- content/community/code-of-conduct.md | 5 +++-- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/community/code-of-conduct.md b/content/community/code-of-conduct.md index 44a2b600..c6727cfc 100644 --- a/content/community/code-of-conduct.md +++ b/content/community/code-of-conduct.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ The purpose of our Code of Conduct is to ensure that all participants in the Cod This Code of Conduct includes Codewars learners on our website, Andela employees/contractors, Codewars moderators, partners/clients of Codewars, third-party vendors, partners, and sponsors. -By participating in the Codewars community, you agree to follow the rules in this Code of Conduct and agree to our [Privacy Policy](https://www.codewars.com/about/privacy) and [Terms of Service](https://www.codewars.com/about/terms-of-service). +By participating in the Codewars community, you agree to follow the rules in this Code of Conduct and agree to our [Privacy Policy](https://www.codewars.com/about/privacy), [Terms of Service](https://www.codewars.com/about/terms-of-service) and [AI Fair-Use Guidelines](https://sites.google.com/andela.com/codewars-ai-guidelines). ## Our Standards Codewars is dedicated to providing a positive experience for everyone, regardless of; _Age, Ability, Background, Caste, Citizenship, Education, Ethnicity and/or race, Family status, Gender, Gender identity or expression, Geographic location, Marital status, Nationality, Native language, Neurodiversity, Physical appearance, Place of birth, Religion or lack thereof, Sexual orientation, and, Socio-economic status._ @@ -33,7 +33,8 @@ We expect all members of the Codewars community to act in an honourable way at a Programming can sometimes be stressful, and so can communicating in your non-native language. Take a moment to consider the learner behind the code or comment and be empathetic to others' situations. - **Improve the discussion**: -Help us make Codewars a great place by working to improve and deepen discussion in some way, however small. When discussing your use of AI in learning, don’t post full solutions (AI‑generated or otherwise), drop hints and reasoning. +Help us make Codewars a great place by working to improve and deepen discussion in some way, however small. When discussing your approach to solving challenges, don’t post full solutions (AI‑generated or otherwise), drop hints and reasoning. + ## Behavior that is not tolerated From 0e0d95853b846251edf05fa90d1aec4254a3b913 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: saheed-badru Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2025 08:46:44 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 7/7] Update code-of-conduct.md --- content/community/code-of-conduct.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/content/community/code-of-conduct.md b/content/community/code-of-conduct.md index c6727cfc..7cf5a785 100644 --- a/content/community/code-of-conduct.md +++ b/content/community/code-of-conduct.md @@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ Help us make Codewars a great place by working to improve and deepen discussion + ## Behavior that is not tolerated - **Hate speech or imagery**: