Code of Conduct - Revision history

Sandy: /* Unacceptable Behaviors */

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Unacceptable Behaviors

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	'''8.''' Sustained disruption of sessions or events.		'''8.''' Sustained disruption of sessions or events.

	'''9.''' Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention.		'''9.''' Unwelcome physical contact, sexual advance or verbal conduct, or sexual attention.

	'''10.''' Drugging food or drink.		'''10.''' Drugging food or drink.

Sandy: /* Unacceptable Behaviors */

2025-10-07T17:22:51Z

Unacceptable Behaviors

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	==Unacceptable Behaviors==		==Unacceptable Behaviors==

	~~Gatherings~~ are a privilege in many geographies and circumstances, and great opportunities to build community. However, they also expose individuals to the intricacies of human behaviours. In the interest of respect, justice and of nurturing kind environments, please treat others the way you would like to be treated. Intentional harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated and the Code of Conduct will be activated accordingly. Harassment may occur online or in person. At times, other people are hurt by unintentional behaviour so please be conscious and mindful whenever you are in community spaces.		Community spaces are a privilege in many geographies and circumstances, and great opportunities to build community. However, they also expose individuals to the intricacies of human behaviours. In the interest of respect, justice and of nurturing kind environments, please treat others the way you would like to be treated. Intentional harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated and the Code of Conduct will be activated accordingly. Harassment may occur online or in person. At times, other people are hurt by unintentional behaviour so please be conscious and mindful whenever you are in community spaces.

	Examples of unacceptable behaviors include:		Examples of unacceptable behaviors include:

DRAdmin: /* Report a violation */

2025-08-14T18:50:53Z

Report a violation

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	== Report a violation ==		== Report a violation ==
	~~Information about how to~~ report a Code of Conduct violation at the Global Gathering ~~will be shared closer to~~ the ~~event.~~		To report a Code of Conduct violation at the Global Gathering, contact the Code of Conduct team (CoC) via Signal at +1 347-646-0379 or at codeofconduct[at]digitalrights[dot]community

DRAdmin: Update intro section

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	==Unacceptable Behaviors==		==Unacceptable Behaviors==

	Harassment may occur online or in person. Examples of unacceptable behaviors include:		Gatherings are a privilege in many geographies and circumstances, and great opportunities to build community. However, they also expose individuals to the intricacies of human behaviours. In the interest of respect, justice and of nurturing kind environments, please treat others the way you would like to be treated. Intentional harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated and the Code of Conduct will be activated accordingly. Harassment may occur online or in person. At times, other people are hurt by unintentional behaviour so please be conscious and mindful whenever you are in community spaces.

			Examples of unacceptable behaviors include:

	'''1.''' Verbal comments that reinforce oppression related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age or religion (or lack thereof).		'''1.''' Verbal comments that reinforce oppression related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age or religion (or lack thereof).

Erin: /* Report a violation */

2025-03-19T15:46:29Z

Report a violation

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	== Report a violation ==		== Report a violation ==
	Reports can be made confidentially via email at codeofconduct@digitalrights.community (PGP Key Fingerprint: AFEA 3284 7592 85B1 4DCD 24CA 3B4D 2929 6DFC 446F) or via Signal at +1-347-646-0379. Or, by doing one of the following:		Information about how to report a Code of Conduct violation at the Global Gathering will be shared closer to the event.

	* '''For in-person events''', locate a ~~member of the~~ Code of Conduct ~~Committee or Wellness Team on-site. Team CommUNITY event staff can be identified by conference logo shirts, and will be~~ at the ~~information desk by the front entrance and key locations throughout the conference.~~
	* '''For virtual events''', please contact a staff member on Mattermost.

	~~All reports are confidential. You~~ will ~~not~~ be ~~asked~~ to ~~take actions that make you feel unsafe. Breaking the code of conduct may result in immediate expulsion from~~ the event ~~and/or space~~.

Sandy at 02:12, 4 February 2024

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	We count on everyone - from partner organizations to individuals - to do their part to ensure positive experiences for all participants. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact our team.		We count on everyone - from partner organizations to individuals - to do their part to ensure positive experiences for all participants. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact our team.

			== Report a violation ==
			Reports can be made confidentially via email at codeofconduct@digitalrights.community (PGP Key Fingerprint: AFEA 3284 7592 85B1 4DCD 24CA 3B4D 2929 6DFC 446F) or via Signal at +1-347-646-0379. Or, by doing one of the following:

			* '''For in-person events''', locate a member of the Code of Conduct Committee or Wellness Team on-site. Team CommUNITY event staff can be identified by conference logo shirts, and will be at the information desk by the front entrance and key locations throughout the conference.
			* '''For virtual events''', please contact a staff member on Mattermost.

			All reports are confidential. You will not be asked to take actions that make you feel unsafe. Breaking the code of conduct may result in immediate expulsion from the event and/or space.

Erin at 14:59, 31 January 2024

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	Individuals who are asked to stop harassing behaviors are expected to cease immediately. Depending on severity of harassment or repeat offenses, our staff will respond appropriately, including but not limited to: giving warnings or expulsion from the event and virtual spaces. With the consent of the person(s) being harassed, local authorities will be called if needed.		Individuals who are asked to stop harassing behaviors are expected to cease immediately. Depending on severity of harassment or repeat offenses, our staff will respond appropriately, including but not limited to: giving warnings or expulsion from the event and virtual spaces. With the consent of the person(s) being harassed, local authorities will be called if needed.

	We count on everyone - from partner organizations to individuals - to do their part to ensure positive experiences for all participants. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact our team.		We count on everyone - from partner organizations to individuals - to do their part to ensure positive experiences for all participants. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact our team.

	~~'''Overseeing the COC'''~~

	~~The Code of Conduct Committee includes the following individuals for our 2023 Global Gathering:~~

	* Neil Blazevic
	* Cheekay Cinco
	* Nadia Sacoor
	* Elizabeth Detwiler

	~~The Code of Conduct Committee is also supported by the Wellness Team, which comprises the 2023 Global Gathering event staff.~~

	~~==Report a violation==~~

	Reports can be made confidentially via email at codeofconduct@digitalrights.community (PGP Key Fingerprint: AFEA 3284 7592 85B1 4DCD 24CA 3B4D 2929 6DFC 446F) or via Signal at +1-347-646-0379. Or, by doing one of the following:

	* '''For in-person events''', locate a member of the Code of Conduct Committee or Wellness Team on-site. Team CommUNITY event staff can be identified by conference logo shirts, and will be at the information desk by the front entrance and key locations throughout the conference.
	* '''For virtual events''', please contact a staff member on Mattermost.

	~~All reports are confidential. You will not be asked to take actions that make you feel unsafe. Breaking the code of conduct may result in immediate expulsion from the event and/or space.~~

	~~== Additional Information ==~~
	~~If someone is in immediate danger, the Europe-wide emergency number is 112.~~

Ursula: /* Unacceptable Behaviors */

2024-01-11T03:20:51Z

Unacceptable Behaviors

DRAdmin: /* Report a violation */

2023-09-06T15:18:05Z

Report a violation

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	All reports are confidential. You will not be asked to take actions that make you feel unsafe. Breaking the code of conduct may result in immediate expulsion from the event and/or space.		All reports are confidential. You will not be asked to take actions that make you feel unsafe. Breaking the code of conduct may result in immediate expulsion from the event and/or space.

			== Additional Information ==
			If someone is in immediate danger, the Europe-wide emergency number is 112.

DRAdmin: Updated for the 2023 Global Gathering

2023-08-28T14:06:32Z

Updated for the 2023 Global Gathering

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	Individuals that violate the Code of Conduct may be asked to leave our community spaces and/or events.		Individuals that violate the Code of Conduct may be asked to leave our community spaces and/or events.

	A Code of Conduct is not a restorative justice tool, nor a tool to protect people from harm that occurs outside of TCU spaces or events. If you are a digital rights defender, and need individual support to process a situation that has occurred outside of TCU spaces and events, we encourage you to reach out to [https://www.communityhealth.team/ one of our therapists]		A Code of Conduct is not a restorative justice tool, nor a tool to protect people from harm that occurs outside of TCU spaces or events.

	==Unacceptable Behaviors==		==Unacceptable Behaviors==
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	Let someone leave a conversation that makes them uncomfortable, and do not follow people who asked to be left alone. If you discuss difficult topics that may be traumatic for participants, provide warnings so people may leave a conversation or plan coping strategies.		Let someone leave a conversation that makes them uncomfortable, and do not follow people who asked to be left alone. If you discuss difficult topics that may be traumatic for participants, provide warnings so people may leave a conversation or plan coping strategies.

	Individuals who are asked to stop harassing behaviors are expected to cease immediately. Depending on severity of harassment or repeat offenses, our staff will respond appropriately, including but not limited to giving warnings or expulsion from the event. With the consent of the person being harassed, local authorities will be called if needed.		Individuals who are asked to stop harassing behaviors are expected to cease immediately. Depending on severity of harassment or repeat offenses, our staff will respond appropriately, including but not limited to: giving warnings or expulsion from the event and virtual spaces. With the consent of the person(s) being harassed, local authorities will be called if needed.

	We count on everyone - from partner organizations to individuals - to do their part to ensure positive experiences for all participants. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact our team.		We count on everyone - from partner organizations to individuals - to do their part to ensure positive experiences for all participants. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact our team.
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	'''Overseeing the COC'''		'''Overseeing the COC'''

	~~Our Wellness Team oversees~~ the Code of Conduct ~~for both in-person and virtual events~~.		The Code of Conduct Committee includes the following individuals for our 2023 Global Gathering:

			* Neil Blazevic
			* Cheekay Cinco
			* Nadia Sacoor
			* Elizabeth Detwiler

			The Code of Conduct Committee is also supported by the Wellness Team, which comprises the 2023 Global Gathering event staff.

	==Report a violation==		==Report a violation==

	Reports can be made confidentially by doing one of the following:		Reports can be made confidentially via email at codeofconduct@digitalrights.community (PGP Key Fingerprint: AFEA 3284 7592 85B1 4DCD 24CA 3B4D 2929 6DFC 446F) or via Signal at +1-347-646-0379. Or, by doing one of the following:

	* For in-person events, locate a member of the ~~staff~~ or Wellness Team on-site. ~~Staff can~~ be identified by conference logo shirts, and will be at the information desk by the front entrance throughout the conference.		* For in-person events, locate a member of the Code of Conduct Committee or Wellness Team on-site. Team CommUNITY event staff can be identified by conference logo shirts, and will be at the information desk by the front entrance and key locations throughout the conference.
	* For virtual events, please contact a staff member on Mattermost.		* For virtual events, please contact a staff member on Mattermost.

	All reports are confidential. You will not be asked to take actions that make you feel unsafe. Breaking the code of conduct may result in immediate expulsion from the event and/or space.		All reports are confidential. You will not be asked to take actions that make you feel unsafe. Breaking the code of conduct may result in immediate expulsion from the event and/or space.

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	Harassment may occur online or in person. Examples of unacceptable behaviors include:		Harassment may occur online or in person. Examples of unacceptable behaviors include:

	1. Verbal comments that reinforce oppression related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age or religion (or lack thereof);		'''1.''' Verbal comments that reinforce oppression related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age or religion (or lack thereof).

	2. Imitating or making fun of accents or grammatical errors, or giving unsolicited grammar corrections (but clarifying questions are fine);		'''2.''' Imitating or making fun of accents or grammatical errors, or giving unsolicited grammar corrections (but clarifying questions are fine).

	3. Verbal threats or demands;		'''3.''' Verbal threats or demands.

	4. Sexualized images in public spaces;		'''4.''' Sexualized images in public spaces.

	5. Intimidation or bullying;		'''5.''' Intimidation or bullying.

	6. Stalking;		'''6.''' Stalking.

	7. Harassing photography or recording;		'''7.''' Harassing photography or recording.

	8. Sustained disruption of sessions or events;		'''8.''' Sustained disruption of sessions or events.

	9. Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention;		'''9.''' Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention.

	10. Drugging food or drink;		'''10.''' Drugging food or drink.

	11. Violating the conference privacy policy in order to attract negative attention to an attendee;		'''11.''' Violating the conference privacy policy in order to attract negative attention to an attendee.

	12. Enlisting the help of others, whether in person or online, in order to target an attendee;		'''12.''' Enlisting the help of others, whether in person or online, in order to target an attendee.

	13. Intentional dismissal of an attendee’s gender identity, expression or sexual orientation in any form;		'''13.''' Intentional dismissal of an attendee’s gender identity, expression or sexual orientation in any form.

	14. Spamming, trolling, flaming, baiting or other attention-stealing behavior in virtual spaces.		'''14.''' Spamming, trolling, flaming, baiting or other attention-stealing behavior in virtual spaces.

	15. Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behavior.		'''15.''' Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behavior.

	16. Not respecting or following our [[Security Policy]]		'''16.''' Not respecting or following our [[Security Policy]].

	Let someone leave a conversation that makes them uncomfortable, and do not follow people who asked to be left alone. If you discuss difficult topics that may be traumatic for participants, provide warnings so people may leave a conversation or plan coping strategies.		Let someone leave a conversation that makes them uncomfortable, and do not follow people who asked to be left alone. If you discuss difficult topics that may be traumatic for participants, provide warnings so people may leave a conversation or plan coping strategies.
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	Reports can be made confidentially via email at codeofconduct@digitalrights.community (PGP Key Fingerprint: AFEA 3284 7592 85B1 4DCD 24CA 3B4D 2929 6DFC 446F) or via Signal at +1-347-646-0379. Or, by doing one of the following:		Reports can be made confidentially via email at codeofconduct@digitalrights.community (PGP Key Fingerprint: AFEA 3284 7592 85B1 4DCD 24CA 3B4D 2929 6DFC 446F) or via Signal at +1-347-646-0379. Or, by doing one of the following:

	* For in-person events, locate a member of the Code of Conduct Committee or Wellness Team on-site. Team CommUNITY event staff can be identified by conference logo shirts, and will be at the information desk by the front entrance and key locations throughout the conference.		* '''For in-person events''', locate a member of the Code of Conduct Committee or Wellness Team on-site. Team CommUNITY event staff can be identified by conference logo shirts, and will be at the information desk by the front entrance and key locations throughout the conference.
	* For virtual events, please contact a staff member on Mattermost.		* '''For virtual events''', please contact a staff member on Mattermost.

	All reports are confidential. You will not be asked to take actions that make you feel unsafe. Breaking the code of conduct may result in immediate expulsion from the event and/or space.		All reports are confidential. You will not be asked to take actions that make you feel unsafe. Breaking the code of conduct may result in immediate expulsion from the event and/or space.