KX Community Guidelines
Welcome to the KX Community Forum! This community is designed to foster collaboration, support, and growth among our KX Community around the world. To ensure a positive and productive environment for all members, we’ve outlined the following guidelines:
Respect and Professionalism
Treat all members with respect and professionalism. Avoid inflammatory language, personal attacks, or any form of harassment. We encourage constructive criticism and discussions but expect it to be done courteously.
Stay On Topic
This chat room is dedicated to discussions related to KX products and services. Please keep conversations focused on topics such as KDB+ programming, best practices, troubleshooting, and related technologies.
No Spam or Self-Promotion
Refrain from spamming the chat with irrelevant content, advertisements, or self-promotion. This includes excessive sharing of personal projects or services unrelated to KDB development.
Malware
You must not use this page to distribute software viruses or malware. Avoid using links to third-party websites or other content unless you have verified the destination.
Help and Support
We’re all here to learn and grow together. However, if you have a valid commercial license to our software via your employer, please do not use this page as a substitute for our Support Portal, which is available to commercial customers.
KX does not accept liability for the content or accuracy of any advice/information or assistance provided by users on this site.
Respect Intellectual Property
Respect the intellectual property rights of others. Do not share proprietary code or sensitive information without permission. When discussing code snippets or solutions, use generic examples or seek permission before sharing specific implementations.
Keep it Legal
Ensure that all discussions and content shared in the chat room comply with applicable laws and regulations. Do not engage in discussions or activities that may be unlawful or unethical.
Be Mindful of Language and Tone
Maintain a professional and inclusive tone in all communications. Refrain from using offensive language, discriminatory remarks, or any form of hate speech.
Remember, members come from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Report Violations
If you encounter any behavior that violates these guidelines or makes you feel uncomfortable, please report it to the moderators/administrators promptly.
We’re committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Moderation
Moderators/administrators have the authority to enforce these guidelines and take appropriate action, including:
- Warnings
- Temporary access suspensions
- Removal of posts
- Permanent bans
Their decisions are final.
Confidentiality Obligations
As professionals working with sensitive data and proprietary information, it’s imperative to adhere to confidentiality obligations.
- Respect confidentiality agreements with your employer and their clients.
- Do not share confidential or proprietary information in the chat room, including:
- Code
- Data
- Business uses
- Sensitive commercial information
- Insights that could compromise security or privacy
Be mindful of the sensitivity of topics discussed and ensure all conversations respect established confidentiality boundaries.