Code of Conduct
💬 TL;DR. Be respectful. Harassment and abuse are never tolerated. If you are in a situation that makes you uncomfortable at this event, if the event itself is creating an unsafe or inappropriate environment, or if interacting with a representative or event organizer makes you uncomfortable, please report it using the procedures included in this document.
This hackathon stands for inclusivity. We believe that every single person has the right to learn and hack in a safe and welcoming environment.
Harassment includes but is not limited to offensive verbal or written comments related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, social class, economic status, veteran status, sexual images, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. If what you’re doing is making someone feel uncomfortable, that counts as harassment and is enough reason to stop doing it.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
Sponsors, judges, mentors, volunteers, organizers, and anyone else at the event are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, attendees should not use sexualized images, activities, or other material both in their hacks and during the event. Both staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment.
If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, the hackathon organizers may take any action that seems appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no eligibility for reimbursement or refund of any type.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the organizers using the reporting procedures defined below.
The organizers will be happy to help assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.
We expect participants to follow these rules in all online and in-person interactions.
🚨 REPORTING PROCEDURES
If you feel uncomfortable or think there may be a potential violation of the code of conduct, please report it immediately to the organizers in Slack (you can find them with the “| RTG ” added to their name) or via the emails below. All reporters have the right to remain anonymous.
- Pauls Silins - [email protected]
- Alise Gurenko - [email protected]
- Aiva Stanevica - [email protected]
Let’s have a safe and respectful hackathon and create something truly extraordinary! 🚀