Code of Conduct
Purpose
WordUp Brighton believes our community should be truly open for everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, preferred operating system, programming language, or text editor.
This code of conduct outlines our expectations for participant behaviour as well as the consequences for unacceptable behaviour.
We invite all sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, and other participants to help us realise a safe and positive MeetUp experience for everyone.
Expected Behavior
- Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior and speech.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert MeetUp organizers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.
- Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you help to create
- WordUp Brighton and make it your own.
Unacceptable Behaviour
Unacceptable behaviours include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning conduct by any attendees of WordUp Brighton and related events.
All WordUp Brighton venues may be shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.
Harassment includes: offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability; inappropriate 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.
Consequences Of Unacceptable Behaviour
Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated whether by other attendees, organisers, venue staff, sponsors, or other patrons of WordUp Brighton venues.
Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behaviour is expected to comply immediately.
If a participant engages in unacceptable behaviour, the MeetUp organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from the MeetUp without warning or refund.
What To Do If You Witness Or Are Subject To Unacceptable Behaviour
If you are subject to unacceptable behaviour, notice that someone else is being subject to unacceptable behaviour, or have any other concerns, please notify a MeetUp organiser as soon as possible.
The WordUp Brighton team will be available to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, to provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing unacceptable behaviour to feel safe for the duration of the MeetUp.
Any volunteer can connect you with a MeetUp organiser. You can also come to the special registration desk in the lobby and ask for the organisers.
Scope
We expect all MeetUp participants (sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, and other guests) to abide by this code of conduct at all MeetUp venues and MeetUp-related social events.
Contact Information
Contact WordUp Brighton