Code of Conduct

Purpose

A primary goal of all the events and user groups that refer to this Code of Conduct is to be inclusive to the largest number of contributors with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and religion (or lack thereof). 

This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community and the consequences of unacceptable behaviour. 

We invite all those who participate in our events to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone. 

Expected Behaviour 

  • Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this community.

  • Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions. 

  • Attempt collaboration before conflict. 

  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behaviour and speech. 

  • Be mindful of your surroundings and your fellow participants. Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem inconsequential. 

Unacceptable Behaviour 

  • Unacceptable behaviours include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions by any participant in our community online, at all related events and in one-on-one communications carried out in the context of community business. Community event venues may be shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations. 

  • Harassment includes harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images (including presentation slides); inappropriate depictions of violence (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks, award presentations or other events; inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. 

Consequences of Unacceptable Behaviour 

  • Unacceptable behaviour from any community member, including sponsors and those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behaviour is expected to comply immediately. 

  • If a community member engages in unacceptable behaviour, the community organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the community without warning (and without refund in the case of a paid event). 

If You Witness or Are Subject to Unacceptable Behaviour 

If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behaviour or have any other concerns, please notify a community organiser as soon as possible. You can find a list of organisers to contact for each of the supporters of this code of conduct at the bottom of this page.   

Scope 

We expect all community participants (contributors, paid or otherwise; sponsors; and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues—online and in-person—and in all one-on-one communications about community business. 

License and attribution 

This code of conduct is based on the Berlin Code of Conduct, distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license.