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 ## 1. Purpose
 
-A primary goal of COMMUNITY_NAME is to be inclusive to the largest number of contributors, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion ( or lack thereof).
+A primary goal of COMMUNITY_NAME is to be inclusive to the largest number of contributors, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion (or lack thereof).
 
 This code of conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior.
 
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 ## 8. Scope
 
-We expect all community participants (contributors, paid or otherwise; sponsors; and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues--online and in-
-person--as well as in all one-on-one communications pertaining to community business.
+We expect all community participants (contributors, paid or otherwise; sponsors; and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues--online and in-person--as well as in all one-on-one communications pertaining to community business.
+
+This Code of Conduct may be applied to behavior that has occured or is occuring outside of community venues if such behavior has the potential to hinder safe and welcoming spaces within the community.
 
 ## 9. Contact info