Community Guidelines

Last Updated 28 April 2025

Purpose

Our Community Guidelines define the standards of respectful behaviour expected in all spaces run by Code Impact Academy—including live classrooms, Discord/Slack channels, discussion forums, webinars, hackathons, comments on codeimpact.in, and our social-media groups. These rules ensure every learner feels safe, welcomed, and empowered to grow.

Our Core Values

1. Respect – Treat everyone with courtesy, regardless of skill level, background, gender, religion, or nationality.
2. Collaboration – Share knowledge, give constructive feedback, and celebrate collective wins.
3. Integrity – Uphold academic honesty; earn your achievements fairly.
4. Inclusivity – Make room for diverse voices and perspectives.
5. Professionalism – Communicate as you would in a workplace setting; Code Impact is your rehearsal space for industry life.

Expected Behaviour

Be Kind and Courteous

• Greet newcomers, thank helpers, and use inclusive language.
• Critique ideas, not people.

Share Thoughtfully

• Post clear questions and minimal-reproducible code samples.
• Use threads or channels correctly (e.g., #javascript, #career-advice).
• Cite sources when referencing external articles or code snippets.

Help Maintain a Safe Space

• If you see harassment or dangerous content, flag it privately to moderators at info@codeimpact.in.
• Support peers facing disrespectful behaviour.

Honour Confidentiality

• Do not share private course materials or other students’ personal information outside the platform.
• Recordings of live sessions are for enrolled students only.

Unacceptable Behaviour

• Harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory jokes
• Trolling, flame wars, or deliberate disruption of classes
• Unsolicited promotion of products, services, or job postings (“spam”)
• Plagiarism, cheating on assessments, or distributing leaked exam answers
• Posting malware, pirated software, or any material that violates copyright
• Sharing offensive, violent, or sexually explicit content
• Attempting to bypass platform security or scrape user data

Academic Integrity

• Submit only original work for assignments and capstone projects.
• Collaboration is encouraged, but each student must write their own code unless the task is explicitly marked as a group project.
• Any use of AI coding assistants must be disclosed and follow instructions on attribution.

Violations may result in grade penalties, certificate revocation, or expulsion.

Moderation Process

1. Warning – Private reminder of the guideline violated.
2. Mute / Temporary Suspension – 24 – 72 hours to cool down.
3. Permanent Ban – Removal from all platforms; certificates withheld or revoked.
4. Appeal – You may email info@codeimpact.in within seven days; decisions are final at the discretion of the Academic Council.

Reporting Misconduct

• Email info@codeimpact.in with details, screenshots, and timestamps.
• Reports are confidential; retaliating against reporters is strictly forbidden.
• We aim to acknowledge reports within 24 hours and resolve them within seven days.

Consequences of Misconduct

• Loss of posting privileges or chat access
• Removal from live sessions without refund
• Void of course credit or certificates
• Notification to sponsoring employer or institution (for corporate cohorts)
• Legal action in severe cases (e.g., threats, hacking attempts)

Community Leadership

Our moderators include instructors, teaching assistants, and trained alumni volunteers. They reserve the right to edit, remove, or move content to keep discussions on topic and civil.

Changes to These Guidelines

We may update these rules to reflect community growth or legal requirements. Material changes will be posted prominently and emailed to active learners at least seven days before taking effect. Continued participation indicates acceptance.

Need Help or Have Questions?

Affluent IT Services Private Limited
205 Mahakal Terrace, Freeganj, Ujjain 456010, Madhya Pradesh, India
Email: info@codeimpact.in
Phone: +91 77720 81911

Thank you for being part of Code Impact Academy—let’s build a positive, vibrant, and supportive tech community together!