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| − | == SHA2017 Code of Conduct == | + | == Code of Conduct aka Guidelines == |
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| | === This Code of Conduct is still under development, please feel to send a feedback about it. === | | === This Code of Conduct is still under development, please feel to send a feedback about it. === |
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| − | === Purpose ===
| + | SHA2017 is an event for every weirdo in our community. It is not acceptable to make others feel unwelcome because they are shy, silly, weird, socially awkward, British, nerd, gay, unicorn, extravagant, android, male, female, of ethnic minority, hipster, religious, vegetarian, autistic, alien from outer space, artistic, bohemian, hippy, misguided, heterosexual, badly dressed, photo-shopped, American, green, soft-packing or otherwise (non-)average. What may be intended as happy banter among peers might offend the accidental bystander. |
| − | A primary goal of all the camp that refer to this Code of Conduct is to be inclusive to the largest number of contributors, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and religion (or lack thereof) etc.
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| − | This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior.
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| − | We invite all those who participate in our events to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.
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| − | ===Open [Source/Culture/Tech] Citizenship===
| + | SHA2017 provides an atmosphere where everyone can feel welcome and included. The event and related fora (such as the IRC channel, wiki and mailing lists) are open to everyone. Discrimination, sexism, harassment and dismissive, demeaning and/or offending language are unacceptable. |
| − | A supplemental goal of this Code of Conduct is to increase open [source/culture/tech] citizenship by encouraging participants to recognize and strengthen the relationships between our actions and their effects on our event.
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| − | Communities mirror the societies in which they exist and positive action is essential to counteract the many forms of inequality and abuses of power that exist in society.
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| − | If you see someone who is making an extra effort to ensure our camp is welcoming, friendly, and encourages all participants to contribute to the fullest extent, organizers want to know.
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| − | === Expected Behavior ===
| + | Please bring these paragraphs to the attention of those who engage in such behavior. If this does not improve matters, please contact complaint@sha2017.org or call the numbers listed under "Contact". Every report will be handled with care and taken serious, and SHA2017 does it's best to find the best solution to resolve problems. |
| − | * Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this event.
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| − | * Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
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| − | * Attempt collaboration before conflict.
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| − | * Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
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| − | * Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert organizers if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem inconsequential.
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| − | * Some participants might not want to be filmed or photographed / Assume that participants don't want to be photographed or filmed. Respect their wishes.
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| − | === Unacceptable Behavior ===
| + | Unless otherwise agreed upon or implied otherwise all content submitted to SHA2017, including but not limited to wiki pages, lecture content, workshops and mailing list posts, is by default licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0 license CC-BY-SA. |
| − | Unacceptable behavior may include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, elitism or demeaning speech or actions by any participant in our event. Event venues may be shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.
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| − | Harassment may include: harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability; unfitted use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention etc.
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| − | === Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior === | + | === Contact === (Instructions for contacting the orga about issues will be posted closer to the event) |
| − | Unacceptable behavior from any participant, including sponsors and those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If anyone engages in unacceptable behavior, the camp organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent exclusion from the event or removal from the camp without refund and exclusion from future events.
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| − | ===If You Witness or Are Subject to Unacceptable Behavior===
| + | Email: complain@sha2017.org (not yet active) |
| − | If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify a camp organizer as soon as possible. You can find a list of organizers to contact for each of the supporters of this code of conduct at the bottom of this page. Additionally, organizers are available to help participant engage with local law enforcement or to otherwise help those experiencing unacceptable behavior feel safe.
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| − | === Addressing Grievances ===
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| − | If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you should notify one of the event organizers with a concise description of your grievance. Your grievance will be handled.
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| − | === Scope ===
| + | Elpis's Angles: (group of people who you can personally contact with) (comes later) |
| − | We expect all participants (contributors, paid or otherwise; sponsors; and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct in all event venues as well as in all one-on-one communications pertaining to community business.
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| − | === License and attribution ===
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| − | SHA2017 Code of Conduct is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license. It is based on [https://pdxruby.org/codeofconduct the pdx.rb code of conduct] and [http://berlincodeofconduct.org/ Berlin Code of Conduct], which is distributed under the same license.
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| − | === Contact ===
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| − | Instructions for contacting the orga about issues will be posted closer to the event.
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SHA2017 is an event for every weirdo in our community. It is not acceptable to make others feel unwelcome because they are shy, silly, weird, socially awkward, British, nerd, gay, unicorn, extravagant, android, male, female, of ethnic minority, hipster, religious, vegetarian, autistic, alien from outer space, artistic, bohemian, hippy, misguided, heterosexual, badly dressed, photo-shopped, American, green, soft-packing or otherwise (non-)average. What may be intended as happy banter among peers might offend the accidental bystander.
SHA2017 provides an atmosphere where everyone can feel welcome and included. The event and related fora (such as the IRC channel, wiki and mailing lists) are open to everyone. Discrimination, sexism, harassment and dismissive, demeaning and/or offending language are unacceptable.
Please bring these paragraphs to the attention of those who engage in such behavior. If this does not improve matters, please contact complaint@sha2017.org or call the numbers listed under "Contact". Every report will be handled with care and taken serious, and SHA2017 does it's best to find the best solution to resolve problems.
Unless otherwise agreed upon or implied otherwise all content submitted to SHA2017, including but not limited to wiki pages, lecture content, workshops and mailing list posts, is by default licensed under the Creative Commons 3.0 license CC-BY-SA.
=== Contact === (Instructions for contacting the orga about issues will be posted closer to the event)
Elpis's Angles: (group of people who you can personally contact with) (comes later)
