Mapstodon.Space is an online community for cartography & geospatial enthusiasts. It is a 
Mastodon instance, and as such, is proudly part of the 
Fediverse.
By registering to Mapstodon.Space, you agree to respect our Code of Conduct below.
Mapstodon.Space is a non-profit project, run by a team of volunteers. It relies on the service of 
masto.host, currently costing us $230/month. You can support it by donating at 
Liberapay.
In case you have any question or suggestion, please contact the admin (
@jeremy) or the moderators (
@rushtone and 
@jcarlson).
Mapstodon.Space Code of ConductPledgeMembers and contributors pledge to make participation in our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, caste, color, 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.
StandardsExamples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment include:
 - Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people;
  - Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences;
  - Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback;
  
Examples of unacceptable behavior include:
 - Sexual attention or advances of any kind;
  - Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal attacks;
  - Public or private harassment;
  - Publishing others private information, such as a physical or email address, without their explicit permission.
  
Religious proselytizing is not allowed on this instance. Direct advertising for commercial products must remain exceptional.
Enforcement ResponsibilitiesThe instance maintainers 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.
Instance maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject toots and other contributions that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, and will communicate reasons for moderation decisions when appropriate.
ScopeThis Code of Conduct applies within all community spaces, and also applies when an individual is officially representing the community in public spaces. Examples of representing our community include using an official e-mail address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed representative at an online or offline event.
EnforcementInstances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be reported to the community maintainers at admin@mapstodon.space. All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly.
All community maintainers are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the reporter of any incident.
AttributionThis Code of Conduct is adapted from the 
Contributor Covenant, version 2.1, available 
here. Translations are available 
here.