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.
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).
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are
expected to comply immediately.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We expect participants to follow these rules at
hackathon and workshop venues and hackathon-related
social events.
Be Open. We welcome attendees from all backgrounds. This
event is about increasing the overall amount of
learning, partnership, and engagement in the developer
community. Please treat our sponsors, organizers, and
judges with the utmost respect. Without them, nothing
would be possible.