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We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, and collaborative environment for all participants, regardless of their gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, sexual characteristics, physical appearance, disability, or age.


The IFF is committed to providing an inclusive, safe and collaborative environment for all participants, regardless of their gender, expression or identity of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, sexual characteristics, physical appearance, disability, or age.  This is so that every participant can interact with total freedom of expression, and the everyone is treated with respect and dignity.  
'''This code of conduct applies to all of our events, online spaces, and virtual spaces, including any parties and gatherings at restaurants or other venues related to any of our initiatives.'''


The code of conduct is a set of guidelines that establishes shared values and ensures that certain behaviors that may harm participants are avoided.  
The code of conduct ensures that behaviors that may harm participants are avoided. It provides individuals who are victims of negative behaviors with confidence that they will be supported by the organization, who respects and stands behind the code of conduct. We are focused on supporting and empowering the most marginalized, with our approach focused on mutual respect and enhancing collaboration and trust among participants.  


The values of the IFF community are focused on developing both our individual and collective potential, supporting and empowering the most oppressed, mutual respect, an anti-violence approach that favors support and collaboration among participants and the resolution of conflicts.  
Individuals that violate the Code of Conduct may be asked to leave our community spaces and/or events.


Having a code of conduct that helps us co-exist together is essential, and provides individuals who may experience a certain behavior, with confidence that the will be supported by the organization and the IFF community, who respects and stands behind it.
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.


===By attending the IFF, we all agree to the following code of conduct===
==Unacceptable Behaviors==


'''Respect for Diversity & Inclusion:'''
Harassment may occur online or in person. Examples of unacceptable behaviors include:


We avoid comments, actions or propaganda that encourages discrimination related to gender, expression or identity of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, sexual characteristics, physical appearance, disability, or age. (or lack of it).
'''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).


'''We Respect Freedom of Expression:'''  
'''2.''' Imitating or making fun of accents or grammatical errors, or giving unsolicited grammar corrections (but clarifying questions are fine).


We support individual's freedom of expression, and will not make fun of accents or make unsolicited grammatical corrections.  We strive to better understand each other by not assuming experiences, clarifying meanings, and making an effort to speak clearly, avoiding jargon and acronyms.  
'''3.''' Verbal threats or demands.


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


'''Commitment to non-violence:'''  
'''5.''' Intimidation or bullying.


Any type of violence or aggression, meaning verbal threats or complaints, intimidation, or harassment, whether physically or psychologically, is strictly prohibited.
'''6.''' Stalking.


'''Rejection of sexual harassment:'''  
'''7.''' Harassing photography or recording.


We understand sexual harassment as unwanted physical contact or insinuation of a sexual nature, as well as displaying images, drawings or visual representations of any kind that expose sexualized behavior.
'''8.''' Sustained disruption of sessions or events.


'''Respect for privacy:'''  
'''9.''' Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention.


We safeguard the privacy of the participants, not mentioning their names on social networks without explicit authorization and avoiding any type of unauthorized video or audio recording, as well as photographs.
'''10.''' Drugging food or drink.


'''We facilitate participation:'''  
'''11.''' Violating the conference privacy policy in order to attract negative attention to an attendee.


We work to create a climate that facilitates the course of sessions, avoiding repeatedly interrupting or boycotting a session, including toxic behaviors such as violating the privacy of the conference.
'''12.''' Enlisting the help of others, whether in person or online, in order to target an attendee.


'''We take care of the integrity and health of the community:'''  
'''13.''' Intentional dismissal of an attendee’s gender identity, expression or sexual orientation in any form.


This includes not to contaminate food or drink with drugs and not to incite or insist on the consumption of alcohol, psychoactive substances, etc.
'''14.''' Spamming, trolling, flaming, baiting or other attention-stealing behavior in virtual spaces.


'''We support the collaboration among the participants'''
'''15.''' Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behavior.


In order to develop the projects and the proposed objectives, it is forbidden to request the help of others or mobilize them to put them against another assistant, either in person or online.
'''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.
 
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.
 
== Report a violation ==
Reports can be made confidentially via email at [email protected] (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.

Latest revision as of 02:12, 4 February 2024

We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, and collaborative environment for all participants, regardless of their gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, sexual characteristics, physical appearance, disability, or age.

This code of conduct applies to all of our events, online spaces, and virtual spaces, including any parties and gatherings at restaurants or other venues related to any of our initiatives.

The code of conduct ensures that behaviors that may harm participants are avoided. It provides individuals who are victims of negative behaviors with confidence that they will be supported by the organization, who respects and stands behind the code of conduct. We are focused on supporting and empowering the most marginalized, with our approach focused on mutual respect and enhancing collaboration and trust among participants.

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.

Unacceptable Behaviors

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).

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.

4. Sexualized images in public spaces.

5. Intimidation or bullying.

6. Stalking.

7. Harassing photography or recording.

8. Sustained disruption of sessions or events.

9. Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention.

10. Drugging food or drink.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Report a violation

Reports can be made confidentially via email at [email protected] (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.

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