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title: code of conduct
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  <h1>Code of Conduct</h1>
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    <p>All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at our conference are
    required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organisers will
    enforce this code throughout the event. We expect cooperation from all
    participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.</p>

    <h2>Need Help?</h2>
    <p>You have our contact details in the emails we&#39;ve sent.</p>

    <h2>The Quick Version</h2>
    <p>Our conference is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference
    experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and
    expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance,
    body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology
    choices. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any
    form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference
    venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter and other online media.
    Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled
    from the conference <em>without a refund</em> at the discretion of the
    conference organisers.
    </p>

    <h2>The Less Quick Version</h2>


    <p>
    Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender
    identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical
    appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices,
    sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking,
    following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of
    talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome
    sexual attention.

    </p>


    <p>
    Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply
    immediately.
    </p>

    <p>
    Sponsors are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular,
    sponsors should not use sexualised images, activities, or other
    material. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualised
    clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualised environment.
    </p>


    <p>
    If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the conference organisers
    may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender
    or expulsion from the conference with no refund.
    </p>


    <p>
    If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed,
    or have any other concerns, please contact a member of conference staff
    immediately. Conference staff can be identified as they&#39;ll be wearing
    branded t-shirts.
    </p>


    <p>
    Conference staff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue
    security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist
    those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the
    conference. We value your attendance.
    </p>


    <p>
    We expect participants to follow these rules at conference and workshop
    venues and conference-related social events.
    </p>

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        <em>
          Original source and credit:
          <a href="http://2012.jsconf.us/#/about">http://2012.jsconf.us/#/about</a>
          &amp;
          <a href="http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Conference_anti-harassment/Policy">The Ada Initiative</a>
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