Code of Conduct

 

Notice: All attendees, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and staff at our hackathon are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. We expect cooperation from all participants to ensure a safe environment for everybody.

1. The Quick Version

Our hackathon is dedicated to providing a harassment free experience for everyone, regardless of:

  • Gender, gender identity, and expression

  • Age or sexual orientation

  • Disability or physical appearance

  • Race, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof)

  • Technical choices or previous experience levels

We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any hackathon venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter, and other online media. Hackathon participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.

2. Anti-Harassment Policy

Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. It also includes:

  • Sexual images in public spaces.

  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following.

  • Harassing photography or recording.

  • Sustained disruption of talks or other events.

  • Inappropriate physical contact and unwelcome sexual attention.

3. Consequences of Misconduct

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the hackathon.

4. Reporting

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the hackathon staff immediately. Hackathon staff can be identified by their ID cards.

5. Professionalism and Theme

As we gather to build solutions for real problems faced by our college community, we encourage a spirit of collaborative innovation. Please be mindful of sharing intellectual property and respect the work of your fellow participants.