Last updated: September 2020¶
TL;DR:
All attendees, sponsors, partners, volunteers and staff at our event 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.
What To Do If You Witness or are Subject to Unacceptable Behavior¶
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns relating to harassment, please contact a member of the event staff immediately.
At in-person events, event staff can be identified by staff badges and/or shirts, and an organizer can be found at the event registration area.
At all events, including online (virtual), you may also report an incident here.
Quick Version¶
Planet is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of the following:
- gender
- gender identity and expression
- age
- sexual orientation
- disability
- physical appearance
- body size
- race
- ethnicity
- nationality
- religion
- political views
- technology choices
We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form.
Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any associated event venue, including talks, workshops, parties, online forums (e.g., GitHub or Gitter) and other online media.
Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund (if applicable) at the discretion of the event organizers.
The Less Quick Version¶
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.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
Sponsors of the event are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualised images, activities, or other material. Event staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualised clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualised environment.
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of event staff immediately.
Event staff will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the event organisers may take any action they deem appropriate. This includes, but is not limited to, warning the offender, expulsion from the event with no refund (if applicable), or reporting their behavior to local law enforcement.
We expect participants to follow these rules at all event venues and event-related social events.