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This document has been supreseded by https://github.com/w3c/PWETF/blob/main/DisputeResolution.md

The W3C's disciplinary process is geared first and foremost toward the protection of an inclusive community. The W3C operates under the CEPC. In general, individuals participating in W3C work act in good faith to resolve disagreements through discussion among group participants, Chairs, Team Contacts, AC representatives, Domain Leaders, the Advisory Board, the TAG, and W3C management). At times, however, more serious or repeated process violations occur and may require disciplinary action. The disciplinary process will be carried out with utmost respect, confidentiality, and fairness.

Disciplinary process

This describes how W3C addresses misconduct or inadequate performance.

Scope

This process applies to all W3C members and participants.

Details

Our disciplinary process begins when there is sufficient evidence to justify it.

Disciplinary proceedings may be triggered for different reasons and the point at which the process begins may be different in each case.

Misdemeanors and single offences

Disciplinary action commences with step 1. Reasons for disciplinary action include (but are not limited to):

  • You're responsible for a mild breach of our CEPC.

Misconduct or repeated offences

Disciplinary action commences with step 5. Reasons for disciplinary action include (but are not limited to):

  • You do not respond to counseling or corrective actions.
  • You're responsible for a serious breach of CEPC.

Process

  1. Verbal warning.
  2. Corrective action and/or counseling.
  3. Agree to a mediation process
  4. Official written reprimand.
  5. Disciplinary meeting with ???.
  6. Final written warning.
  7. Indefinite suspension.
  8. Termination of membership or invited expert status.

All steps of the disciplinary process must be documented. If appropriate this should include evidence, testimonies, notes and evidence of progress or improvement.

If you want to appeal the outcome of disciplinary action, please follow our grievance process.

Open Questions: