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@@ -54,8 +54,11 @@
         professional practice. The goals of this code are to:
       </p>
       <ul>
-        <li>Ensure an environment where people can participate without fear of
-          harassment.
+        <li>Ensure that everyone who participates is treated equitably and with respect.
+        </li>
+        <li>Define acceptable and expected standards of behavior.
+        </li>
+        <li>Provide a benchmark.
         </li>
         <li>Ensure transparency in community and group management.
         </li>
@@ -88,8 +91,8 @@ <h2>
         (<abbr title="Code of Conduct">CoC</abbr>) is
         useful to define accepted and <a>acceptable behaviors</a> and to
         promote high standards of professional practice. The goal of this code
-        of conduct is to ensure that W3C is an environment where everyone can
-        participate without fear of <a>harassment</a>. It also provides a
+        of conduct is to ensure that W3C is an environment where everyone who
+        participates is treated equitably and with respect, including being able to participate without fear of <a>harassment</a>. It also provides a
         benchmark for self evaluation and acts as a vehicle for better identity
         of the organization.
       </p>