# Code of Conduct
## Our Pledge
We 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, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.
## Our Standards
### Positive behavior includes:
* Demonstrating empathy and kindness toward other people
* Being respectful of differing opinions, viewpoints, and experiences
* Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
* Accepting responsibility and apologizing to those affected by our mistakes
* Focusing on what is best for the overall community
* Using welcoming and inclusive language
* Respecting the legitimate purpose of this tool
### Unacceptable behavior includes:
* The use of sexualized language or imagery, and sexual attention or advances
* Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
* Public or private harassment of any kind
* Publishing others' private information without explicit permission
* Misusing this tool for harassment, stalking, discrimination, or harmful purposes
* Violating legal or ethical guidelines for accessing immigration information
* Other conduct inappropriate in a professional setting
## Enforcement
Report incidents to: conduct@ice-locator-mcp.org or @trose (GitHub)
For security issues: security@ice-locator-mcp.org
### Consequences
1. **Correction**: Private warning for inappropriate language/behavior
2. **Warning**: Warning with consequences for continued behavior; no interaction with involved parties
3. **Temporary Ban**: Temporary ban from community interaction for serious violations
4. **Permanent Ban**: Permanent ban for sustained inappropriate behavior, threats, or harassment
## Legal and Ethical Compliance
This tool is designed for legitimate purposes:
- Legal representation and advocacy
- Family reunification efforts
- Humanitarian assistance
- Academic research with proper authorization
**Prohibited uses** include but are not limited to:
- Commercial exploitation of detainee information
- Harassment or stalking of individuals
- Discrimination based on protected characteristics
- Any illegal activities
Community members are expected to use this tool responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards.
## Attribution
This Code of Conduct is adapted from the [Contributor Covenant](https://www.contributor-covenant.org), version 2.0.