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==IFF Code of Conduct==
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 Internet Freedom Festival is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for discussing issues related to freedom of expression. We encourage all participants to approach the event with open and positive attitudes, and to engage constructively with others at all times.  
'''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.


It is vital that discussions include many different opinions and experiences, so we have zero tolerance of any kind of harassment. We will take action in response to harassment related to national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical characteristics, disability, religion, and age. We welcome people regardless of their choice of software or operating systems.  
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. 


===Guide to Communication===
==Unacceptable Behaviors==
 
IFF is an international, multidisciplinary festival. There will be people speaking multiple languages and using nomenclature from various fields of study. Together, we can make sure that we don’t miss out on valuable insights from our amazing participants.
 
1. Speak clearly and at a moderate pace
 
2. Be an active listener, and be patient with people who are speaking their second (or third, or fifth!) language
 
3. Don’t interrupt or speak over other participants.
 
4. Avoid jargon. Assume that people don’t use the same terms, and explain them.
 
5. Address the idea, don’t attack the person
 
6. Disagreements happen; it’s okay to walk away from a conversation that isn't fruitful or is becoming tense
 
7. Your personal choice of technology doesn’t fit all users’ needs. There is space for different devices, software, tools, operating systems, programming languages, and licenses. Focus discussions on tools, whether closed source and commercially supported or open source, on the needs of users.
 
8. If you do not like a solution someone else is proposing, explain why, and state an alternative
 
9. Ask for help! We have facilitators!
 
===Harassment===


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. offensive comments  
'''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. verbal threats or demands
 
3. sexualized images in public spaces
 
4. intimidation
 
5. stalking


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


7. sustained disruption of sessions or events
'''3.''' Verbal threats or demands.


8. unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention
'''4.''' Sexualized images in public spaces.


9. drugging food or drink
'''5.''' Intimidation or bullying.


10. violating the conference privacy policy in order to attract negative attention to an attendee
'''6.''' Stalking.


11. enlisting the help of others, whether in person or online, in order to target an attendee
'''7.''' Harassing photography or recording.


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


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


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


Participants who are asked to stop harassing behaviors are expected to cease immediately. Depending on severity of harassment or repeat offenses, IFF staff will respond with warnings and expulsion from the event as appropriate. With the consent of the person being harassed, local authorities will be called if needed.  
'''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.


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 a member of IFF staff immediately.''' IFF staff can be identified by conference logo shirts, and will be at the information desk by the front entrance throughout the conference. Reports can be made anonymously via @InternetFF Twitter DM or in person. Reports are confidential. You will not be asked to take actions that make you feel unsafe.  
'''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. 


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


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


===Privacy 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.


https://www.chathamhouse.org/about/chatham-house-rule/translations
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.


Since many participants rely on privacy-enhancing technology to protect their freedom of expression, the Internet Freedom Festival will use the Chatham House Rule for sessions:
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.


“When a meeting, or part thereof, is held under the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.”
== 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:


'''Do not take pictures, or record audio or video inside the festival venue.''' When taking pictures outside the venue, please make sure that only people who consent to pictures are included.  
* '''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.


There will be an area for press where they can conduct interviews. This area will be clearly marked.
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 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.

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