Code of Conduct

We expect all participants will be considerate, respectful, and collaborative at all community events.

The CoC applies to all participants. Participants include attendees, speakers, organizers, volunteers, sponsors, vendors and staff.

The CoC applies at all official and unofficial events. Unofficial events include any location where attendees may be congregating.

Anti-Harassment Policy

Our Anti-Harassment Policy prohibits the following:

Offensive comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, body size, and physical appearance
Inappropriate use of sexual images (including in presentations)
Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
Harassing photography or recording
Inappropriate or otherwise unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention (including unwanted hugs, touches or touching pregnant bellies)
Sustained disruption of talks or events
Questions, comments or actions without empathy, thoughtfulness or otherwise not conducive to positive growth
Harassing, abusive, discriminatory, or derogatory conduct

Expectations for our Community

Organizers

Event organizers will:

Uphold the CoC and be excellent examples of personal and professional conduct
Attempt to prevent potential CoC violations and keep vigilant in watching for persons in need of help
Contact local law enforcement or venue security
Provide escorts to anyone requesting safety and security
Assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event

The event organizers will take appropriate action against unacceptable behavior. Organizers may expel participants from the event without warning or refund.

Everyone

At all community and social events we expect everyone will:

Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative
Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech
Act and engage in an authentic, thoughtful, and empathetic way to help to foster our community
Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants
Alert meeting organizers and volunteers if you notice CoC violations, someone in distress or a dangerous situation

Sponsors, Staff

Sponsors (otherwise known as vendors, booth staff) and other staff are subject to the anti-harassment policy. Sponsors and staff agree to the following:

No Inappropriate and offensive material
No sexualised images or activities
No sexualised clothing/uniforms/costumes

About our Community CoC

Current Techlahoma Event Code of Conduct based on our friends in OKCrb, Burlington Ruby, and JS Conf/Ada Iniative.

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