--- title: "New Code of Conduct: Cast Your Vote" url: "https://news.typo3.com/article/new-code-of-conduct-cast-your-vote" description: All my.typo3.org users can vote to accept or reject the new Code of Conduct for the TYPO3 community. To give it the broadest possible foundation, this vote is also open to those without a TYPO3 Association membership. Voting closes 7 March, 2022. image: "https://news.typo3.com/_assets/d1e01514e4c4a5b3147940fa2ec50682/Images/og-image-news.jpg" date: 2026-06-11 modified: 2026-06-11 categories: - The Project - "Showcase & Success" --- # New Code of Conduct: Cast Your Vote - [The Project](https://news.typo3.com/article/category/the-project) - [Showcase & Success](https://news.typo3.com/article/category/showcase-success) New Code of Conduct: Cast Your Vote =================================== 15 February 2022 ![](https://news.typo3.com/fileadmin/_processed_/0/c/csm_code_of_conduct_vote_6b60e057a9.webp) All my.typo3.org users can vote to accept or reject the new Code of Conduct for the TYPO3 community. To give it the broadest possible foundation, this vote is also open to those without a TYPO3 Association membership. Voting closes 7 March, 2022. - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/a1cd9e57379258619c821749d9a5eac6.jpeg)[Petra Hasenau](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/petra-hasenau) - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/085bd61997991225428f304ee54aea02.png)[Mathias Bolt Lesniak](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/mathias-bolt-lesniak) - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/03e53514e3ec47ddd883bc8acf7e7914.png)[Thomas Löffler](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/thomas-l%C3%B6ffler) - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/b7a5834af21eda917d3bed0e938bb151.jpeg)[Oliver Klee](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/oliver-klee) [Cast Your Vote](https://news.typo3.com/article/pros-cons-of-open-source-software-at-the-enterprise-level) Back in September 2021, the Ombudsperson Group started an extensive review process for a new Code of Conduct for the TYPO3 community. We received thorough and thoughtful anonymous feedback that was incorporated into the proposal where possible. - [Code of Conduct proposal](https://news.typo3.com/article/typo3-v7636-and-6242-elts-released) - [Questions, feedback and our responses](https://news.typo3.com/article/skilldisplay-recap-typo3camp-vienna-2019) The final Code of Conduct proposal was accepted by the TYPO3 Association Board at the end of 2021. **We are now asking you to [vote over the new code of conduct](https://news.typo3.com/article/pros-cons-of-open-source-software-at-the-enterprise-level).** If it is accepted with a majority vote, it will take effect as TYPO3’s new code of conduct. Here’s a little recap of why and how we’re introducing this change: Why Change the Existing Code of Conduct? ---------------------------------------- Currently, TYPO3 has several codes of conduct. To best support our community, it is imperative that we have only one, unified Code of Conduct without ambiguity. To avoid the risk of contradictions we have created the new Code of Conduct to be: - **Clear and concise.** The core rules and advice sections are only 157 words long. - **Specific and actionable.** Concrete language describing clear behaviors. We see these additional benefits with this Code of Conduct: - **It is easier to present** to an audience on stage, on a poster, etc. - **It can easily be translated** and therefore be better understood. - **It can be explained** with clear reference to concise and specific sections in an FAQ or commentary. For a Free and Responsible Community ------------------------------------ When creating the code of conduct proposal, we have looked at Codes of Conduct from a number of different organizations. Some things have been inspiring, while others may be said to unnecessarily limit individual rights or freedoms. We believe everyone has both freedoms and responsibility. We have written about that in the preface: *Don’t be afraid to be yourself, but be your best. You are a free individual with the right to your own personal views and values. However, you also have the responsibility to treat people with respect.* We will collaborate with the Association Board to spread knowledge about the Code of Conduct and help educate members about upholding it. [Cast Your Vote](https://news.typo3.com/article/pros-cons-of-open-source-software-at-the-enterprise-level) ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/2dbb8599ab1d1e2c31758a05d8f702a2.jpeg) About the Author [Petra Hasenau](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/petra-hasenau) CEO of cybercraft GmbH,Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany [Website](https://coders.care/de/)[Twitter](https://twitter.com/PetraCyber)[Xing](https://www.xing.com/profile/Petra_Hasenau?sc_o=mxb_p) Petra is the founder and CEO of cybercraft GmbH (and Coders.Care, a project of Cybercraft GmbH), organizer of the annual TYPO3 User eXperience Week in Festenburg, has been a member of the TYPO3 Expert Advisory Board from 2017-2019, and has been a board member of the TYPO3 Association. After working as an industrial manager and logistics specialist for both national and international enterprises and business consultancies, Petra first experienced the world of TYPO3 in 2009. She was fascinated from the start. Since then she's been attending as many community events as possible - to spread the word and because, as she puts it: “the TYPO3 Community rocks!” [More posts by this author](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/petra-hasenau) ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/8dd35674bc13490d96e08e4abf635210.png) About the Author [Mathias Bolt Lesniak](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/mathias-bolt-lesniak) TYPO3 Project Ambassador,Nesodden, Norway [Website](https://my.typo3.org/u/mabolek)[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-bolt-lesniak/) [More posts by this author](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/mathias-bolt-lesniak) ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/6ec9ecb042183e3c26d9be5e0b8565ad.png) About the Author [Thomas Löffler](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/thomas-l%C3%B6ffler) Thomas Löffler is a seasoned TYPO3 developer, former freelancer, and open-source contributor with over 15 years of experience in web development. As the owner of Spooner Web, he specializes in TYPO3, PHP, and GitLab solutions. Since 2005, Thomas has been an active member of the TYPO3 community, currently serving as the team lead and technical lead of the typo3.org website team. He is a Certified TYPO3 Developer and Integrator, dedicated to advancing TYPO3's ecosystem through development, consulting, and mentorship. Since 2026 he is employee of KM2 >> GmbH. [More posts by this author](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/thomas-l%C3%B6ffler) ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/780539f9e98c2de344232c7709b42be6.jpeg) About the Author [Oliver Klee](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/oliver-klee) Bonn [More posts by this author](https://news.typo3.com/article/author/oliver-klee) Additional contributors ----------------------- - Proofreader - ![](https://news.typo3.com/typo3temp/assets/t3g/blog/gravatar/49aa12815610e985a3a94122712538f2.jpeg)Felicity Brand