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@@ -18,6 +18,32 @@ For all items not covered in this guide, refer to the [Microsoft Style Guide](ht
 
 The [codespell](https://github.com/codespell-project/codespell) tool is run for every change to catch common misspellings.
 
+## Inclusive language
+
+This section provides guidelines on how to avoid using charged language in documentation.
+
+### Allowing and blocking
+
+Don't use "whitelist" or "blacklist" when referring to allowing or blocking content or traffic.
+
+* When used as a noun, use "allowlist" or "blocklist".
+* When used as a verb, use "allow" or "block"
+
+Example: _To **allow** outgoing traffic, add the IP to the **allowlist**._
+
+### Leader and follower
+
+Don't use "master" or "slave" to describe relationships between nodes or processes.
+
+* Use "leader", "main" or "primary," instead of "master."
+* Use "follower" or "secondary," instead of "slave."
+
+### Exceptions
+
+When referring to a configuration or settings used by third-party libraries och technologies outside the Grafana project, prefer the original name to avoid confusion.
+
+For example, use "master" when referring to the default Git branch.
+
 ## Grafana-specific style
 
 The following sections provide general guidelines on topics specific to Grafana documentation. Note that for the most part, these are *guidelines*, not rigid rules. If you have questions, ask in the #docs channel of Grafana Slack.
@@ -31,7 +57,7 @@ The following sections provide general guidelines on topics specific to Grafana
 * Write in present tense.
   - Not: The panel will open.
   - Use: The panel opens. Grafana opens the panel.
-* Do not use an ampersand (&) as an abbreviation for "and." 
+* Do not use an ampersand (&) as an abbreviation for "and."
   - **Exceptions:** If an ampersand is used in the Grafana UI, then match the UI.
 * Avoid using internal slang and jargon in technical documentation.
 
@@ -156,7 +182,7 @@ One word, not two.
 
 #### open source, open-source
 
-Do not hyphenate when used as an adjective unless the lack of hyphen would cause confusion. For example: _Open source software design is the most open open-source system I can imagine._ 
+Do not hyphenate when used as an adjective unless the lack of hyphen would cause confusion. For example: _Open source software design is the most open open-source system I can imagine._
 
 Do not hyphenate when it is used as a noun. For example: _Open source is the best way to develop software._