CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

version 1.0, 2020/3/3

Our mission

• We will work to protect the life and well-being of the citizens of Tokyo.
• We will work to provide the facts to everyone, both domestic and abroad.
• We will demonstrate our integrity and visualise the outcomes of our work.

Code of conduct for developers

User perspective

• We will treat UX (User Experience) as a vital component, in order to make information easy to understand.
• We will make decisions using evidence based on statistical sources such as access analytics, search keyword analytics, and analytics of social media.

No one left behind

• We will develop this site for everyone, regardless of nationality, age, gender, etc.
• We will follow universal design guidelines to build this website.

International

• We will design this website be intuitive to use and understand.
• We will provide the information in multiple languages.

Be open

• Open source: We will release most of our source codes and knowledge used to develop this website for free, to encourage other local authorities to utilise them.
• Open data: We will release the data for free in reusable data form, which is available for everyone.

Build with people

• We will work together not only with Tokyo Metropolitan Government, but also with anyone who wants to contribute.
• We will welcome any citizens' contributions.
• We will continue improving this website with someone who needs information.