Code of Conduct

We expect everyone who attends our events – in any capacity – to treat other human beings well; whoever they may be.

All attendees, speakers, supporters, and volunteers at our conference are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event and we expect co-operation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.

The Quick Version

Our conference is dedicated to providing a harassment-free educational experience for everyone, regardless of gender, identity, expression, age, orientation, disability, appearance, 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, X, and other online media. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.

If you have any concerns, please contact a member of conference staff immediately. On-site during an event, conference staff wear Black Staff Lanyards or you can email us all teambos@businessofsoftware.org

The Less Quick Version

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

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 or following
Harassing photography or recording
Sustained disruption of talks or other events
Inappropriate physical contact
Unwelcome sexual attention

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

Supporters 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.

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.

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.

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

This is a small, intimate, honest, and open event. Please contribute actively and positively to the atmosphere.

_{Original source: The Ada Initiative}

Thank you.