Having one code and process is both efficient and consistent — community members can participate in any Microsoft-driven project and be confident that they know the norms and that they are supported by a robust process.

Thanks for being proactive in this important area. You are welcome to continue using your existing Code of Conduct, or you may change to the [Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct](http://opensource.microsoft.com/codeofconduct/). Either way, all Microsoft projects must use the same issue resolution process. Please ensure that your documentation and guidance is updated to point people at the process outlined in this FAQ (see below).

If you have witnessed or been subjected to a violation of the Code of Conduct, please send an email to [opencode@microsoft.com](mailto:opencode@microsoft.com). Your message will be handled in a secure and confidential manner. This email address is monitored by people who are not active in open source projects or communities — so you can be sure that you are not communicating with a person involved in the issue you are reporting. You will receive a response within one business day acknowledging receipt of your email and describing the process for its resolution. (See below for more details.)

* Your message will be acknowledged within one business day.

* Within the following business day, a small, 2-3, person team will be assembled from a pool of Microsoft employee volunteers to review your concern. This team will be as diverse as possible given its size and will pull in additional people as needed to gain further insight and provide guidance. The team will not include anyone directly involved in the issue that has been raised.