[llvm] a5a6ae1 - [docs][CoC] Update verbiage about appeal process (#136715)

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Author: Cyndy Ishida
Date: 2025-04-22T09:04:02-07:00
New Revision: a5a6ae12a4f3e7b22e1273465b64e632b49cdd2e

URL: https://github.com/llvm/llvm-project/commit/a5a6ae12a4f3e7b22e1273465b64e632b49cdd2e
DIFF: https://github.com/llvm/llvm-project/commit/a5a6ae12a4f3e7b22e1273465b64e632b49cdd2e.diff

LOG: [docs][CoC] Update verbiage about appeal process (#136715)

Often, when the CoC investigates incidents, most members are available
to discuss & come to a unanimous decision. In the event of an appeal, we
agreed that the effective way to investigate would be for the committee
to consider evidence that was missed in the initial decision-making.
Update the Response guide to reflect this.

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Modified: 
    llvm/docs/ResponseGuide.rst

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diff  --git a/llvm/docs/ResponseGuide.rst b/llvm/docs/ResponseGuide.rst
index 59111746f0ff9..55033ce7f333d 100644
--- a/llvm/docs/ResponseGuide.rst
+++ b/llvm/docs/ResponseGuide.rst
@@ -218,11 +218,13 @@ Appeal Process
 ===============
 
 Any individual(s) determined to have violated the CoC have the right to appeal
-a decision. An appeal can be made directly to the committee by sending an email
-to conduct at llvm.org with subject line Code of Conduct Incident Appeal.
+a resolution decision. An appeal can be made directly to the committee by sending an 
+email to conduct at llvm.org with subject line Code of Conduct Incident Appeal.
 
-The email should include documentation related to the incident to support the
-appeal. The said documentation may include, but does not have to be limited to:
+This process is intended to consider new or 
diff erent evidence from the 
+initial incident investigation. The email should include documentation related 
+to the incident to support the appeal. The said documentation may include, 
+but does not have to be limited to:
 
 * Information from the reportee justifying reasoning for the appeal.
 * Statements from other individuals involved in the incident to support the