Code of Conduct
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Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender,
gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation,
disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity,
nationality, or religion, sexual images in public spaces,
deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, photography or
audio/video recording against reasonable consent, sustained
disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical
contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
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Photography is encouraged, but other participants must be given
a reasonable chance to opt out from being photographed. If they
object to the taking of their photograph, comply with their
request. It is inappropriate to take photographs in contexts
where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy (in
bathrooms or where participants are sleeping).
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Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected
to comply immediately.
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As this is a hackathon, we like to explicitly note that the
hacks created at our hackathon are equally subject to the
anti-harassment policy.
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Sponsors and partners are also subject to the anti-harassment
policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualised
images, activities, or other material. Sponsor representatives
(including volunteers) should not use sexualised
clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualised
environment.
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If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being
harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of
hackathon staff immediately.
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Hackathon staff will be happy to help participants contact any
local security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or
otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for
the duration of the hackathon. We value your attendance.
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If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the hackathon
organisers may take any action they deem appropriate. This
includes warning the offender, expulsion from the hackathon with
no refund (if applicable), or reporting their behaviour to local
law enforcement.
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We expect participants to follow these rules at hackathon and
workshop venues and hackathon-related social events.
Our code of conduct is based on the
Hack Code of Conduct.