Having been encouraged by clients to adopt a written code of conduct, the f3-boilerplate developers elected to govern their interactions with each other, with their clients, and with the larger f3-boilerplate user community in accordance with the following rules adapted from "instruments of good works" from chapter 4 of The Rule of St. Benedict.
This rule is strict, and none are able to comply perfectly. Grace is readily granted for minor transgressions. All are encouraged to follow this rule closely, as in so doing they may expect to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. The entire rule is good and wholesome, and yet we make no enforcement of the more introspective aspects.
Everyone is free to use the f3-boilerplate source code, object code, and/or documentation regardless of their opinion of and adherence to this rule. f3-boilerplate has been and continues to be completely free to everyone.
However, those who wish to participate in the f3-boilerplate community, either by commenting on the public mailing lists or by contributing patches or suggestions or in any other way, are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that honors the overarching spirit of the rule, even if they disagree with specific details. Polite and professional discussion is always welcomed, from anyone.
First of all, love the universe with your whole heart, your whole soul, and your whole strength. Then, love your neighbor as yourself. Know for certain that Natural Law is Universal. Keep constant guard over the actions of your life. Utter only truth from heart and mouth. Keep death daily before your eyes. Prefer nothing more than the love of nature and creation. Be a help in times of trouble. Hate no one. Do not do to another what you would not have done to yourself. Do not return evil for evil. Do not nurse a grudge. Do not love quarreling. Do not wrong to anyone, and bear patiently wrongs done to yourself. Do not become attached to pleasures. Do not give way to anger. Do not murder. Do not bear false witness. Do not entertain deceit in your heart. Do not give a false peace. Do not swear, for fear of perjuring yourself. Do not forsake charity. Relieve the poor. Clothe the naked. Visit the sick. Bury the dead. Console the sorrowing. Shun arrogance. Be not jealous, nor harbor envy.