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 # Code of Conduct
 
+> Local chapters should fork this document and modify to meet the needs of their communities.
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 All attendees, speakers, exhibitors, organizers, contributors and volunteers are required to conform to the following Code of Conduct.
 
 Papers We Love meet-ups are for anyone interested in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and its history to discuss academic research in a fun, engaging and respectful environment.