All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at our conference are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organisers will enforce this code throughout the event. We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.

What is harassment?

Harassment includes 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, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

What actions may be taken?

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

If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, the conference organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the conference with no refund.

What should I do if I am being harassed or notice harassment?

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of conference staff immediately. Conference staff can be identified by their badge or found at the registration desk.

You may also contact the conference convenor or executive officer on the contact details below:

• Lisa Bailey president@asc.asn.au 0427 490088
• Kali Madden executive.officer@asc.asn.au

If you prefer to contact an ASC representative not on the conference organising committee you may also contact the ASC public officer Suzette Searle on suzette.searle@anu.edu.au.

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.

 

Adapted from the Conference Code of Conduct developed by the Ada Initiative

Original source and credit: http://2012.jsconf.us/#/about & The Ada Initiative