Merge pull request #25 from magelm/fix-23-missing-cc

draft CODE_OF_CONDUCT to fix #23

Author: cpauvert

CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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+# Code of Conduct
+
+To keep it simple: Be nice.
+
+To be a bit more explicit: We are borrowing [The Carpentries' well-phrased suggestions](https://docs.carpentries.org/topic_folders/policies/code-of-conduct.html) and encourage the following kinds of behaviours:
+- Use welcoming and inclusive language
+- Be respectful of different viewpoints and experiences
+- Gracefully accept constructive criticism
+- Show courtesy and respect towards each other
+
+See the [four social rules](https://www.recurse.com/manual#sub-sec-social-rules) for further recommendations.
+
+
+>[!Note]
+>NFDI4Microbiota is a member of NFDI e.V. and therefore we are officially committed to follow the association's goals, values and mission.
+>Below is an excerpt from the Code of Conduct of the association (from PDF: "Verhaltenskodex des Vereins Nationale Forschungsdateninfrastruktur (NFDI) e.V. Version 1.0").
+
+## Code of Conduct of the association Nationale Forschungsdateninfrastruktur (NFD) e.V.
+
+### General Principles of Cooperation
+
+As members of the association [Nationale Forschungsdateninfrastruktur (NFDI) e.V.](https://www.nfdi.de/), we are committed 
+to the association's goals of establishing and further developing an overarching research data 
+management system in Germany and thereby increasing the efficiency of the entire German science 
+system. We pursue its interests collectively. We strive for constructive cooperation and contribute to 
+the reputation of the association through our personal actions. In our concrete cooperation, we are 
+helped in particular by observing the following points:
+
+#### Appreciative and Respectful Interaction
+
+NFDI stands for mutual appreciation. Therefore, we cultivate an appreciative and respectful interaction 
+in our daily work. We live a work culture in which each person can develop with his or her abilities and 
+thus create an atmosphere of mutual recognition and openness. Our daily interaction is characterized 
+by the fact that we value the performance and contribution of each individual to the NFDI Association. 
+We encourage each other to be constructively critical. Disagreements are important and allowed, but 
+are not an excuse for bad behavior or bad manners. We avoid allowing temporary stress or frustration 
+to lead to hurtful behavior. A community can only be productive when the people who live and -work 
+together do not feel uncomfortable, threatened or hurt. We therefore expect all people involved in NFDI 
+to treat each other with respect and appreciation.
+
+#### Cooperative Interaction 
+
+We are one NFDI: We create synergy effects through equal participation and joint work of all partner 
+organizations on cross-sectional topics, in sections and through growing, mutual understanding in the 
+network. Consequently, NFDI is about collaboration and working together as equals. We know that we 
+need to join forces to achieve our goals together. We support each other in achieving our goals, respect 
+individual competencies and needs, and thus create the basis for working in a spirit of trust and 
+respect.
+
+
+Science and innovation thrive on open and constructive dialog. Only where a critical exchange is 
+possible can old approaches be questioned and new ideas developed. We therefore live a working 
+culture in which processes are openly discussed and constructive criticism is practiced.
+Wherever people work together on ambitious projects, conflicts, tensions and differences of opinion 
+arise - and NFDI is no exception. The decisive factor in such conflicts and disagreements is that they 
+are not avoided, but are brought to a factual and constructive resolution. We address the resolution of 
+conflicts promptly in order to resolve them in the best interests of all parties involved and to maintain 
+a good working atmosphere.
+
+
+That is why we foster a culture in which people with different perspectives and backgrounds meet as 
+equals. We respect and allow different ideas and opinions. Even in the case of controversial topics and 
+opposing positions, we enter into an open and solution-oriented dialog with each other.
+
+#### Transparent and Open Work Culture
+
+We do not want to hush up mistakes or cover up problems. Instead, we live an open and positive error 
+culture in which errors are accepted in order to bring about improvements and innovations. Therefore, 
+we cultivate a constructive approach to challenges and errors that arise, in order to be able to eliminate 
+weaknesses and develop new approaches to solutions. In order to ensure an open working atmosphere 
+and good working conditions, we live this error culture in our daily interaction - across all hierarchical 
+levels. We also see ourselves as a role model for others. That is why we communicate openly, act in a 
+motivating manner and always show appreciation for our counterparts. We strive to communicate our 
+actions and decisions in a way that is understandable to others. We attach great importance to factual 
+comprehensibility in all relevant decision-making processes.
+
+#### Equal Opportunities, Diversity, Cosmopolitanism, Tolerance
+
+In the NFDI, people with individual personalities, talents, life situations, experiences and backgrounds 
+come together. We see this diversity as our great strength and a decisive factor in the success of our 
+association. Through national and international networking, we contribute to intercultural cooperation.
+We cultivate a considerate cooperation that is characterized by mutual acceptance. We emphasize that 
+there is no place in NFDI for any form of sexism, racism, insults, bullying or sexual harassment. We do 
+not tolerate such behavior in our ranks. We all contribute to actively counteracting such violations.