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'''The Internet Freedom Festival is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for discussing issues related to freedom of expression.'''
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We encourage all participants to approach the event with open and positive attitudes, and to engage constructively with others at all times. It is vital that discussions include many different opinions and experiences, so we do not tolerate any kind of harassment.
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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.
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<h1>Guide to Communication</h1>
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 an international, multidisciplinary festival. There will be people speaking multiple languages and using terms from various fields of study. English will often be the language we are using, and people who are fluent English speakers will have an advantage over less fluent English speakers.


We encourage all participants to approach the event with open and positive attitudes, and to engage constructively with others at all times. Please see our full '''Guide to Communication''' [https://internetfreedomfestival.org/wiki/index.php/Guide_to_Communication] for details and guidelines.
'''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.'''  
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<h1>Harassment</h1>
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.
'''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);
Individuals that violate the Code of Conduct may be asked to leave our community spaces and/or events. 


'''2.''' Imitating or making fun of accents or grammatical errors, or giving unsolicited grammar corrections (but clarifying questions are fine);
The 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, including but not limited to: interpersonal / romantic relationships, workplace matters, etc. TCU’s Code of Conduct committee will only be able to respond to reports that are specific to matters taking place around the Global Gathering and TCU virtual spaces. 


'''3.''' Verbal threats or demands;
==Unacceptable Behaviors==


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


'''5.''' Intimidation;
'''Examples of unacceptable behaviors include:'''


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


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


'''8.''' Sustained disruption of sessions or events;
'''3.''' Verbal threats or demands.


'''9.''' Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention;
'''4.''' Sexualized images in public spaces.


'''10.''' Drugging food or drink;
'''5.''' Intimidation or bullying.


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


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


'''13.''' Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behavior.
'''8.''' Sustained disruption of sessions or events.
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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.'''
'''9.''' Unwelcome physical contact, sexual advance or verbal conduct, or sexual attention.


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


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


See '''Reporting Violations''' [https://internetfreedomfestival.org/wiki/index.php?title=Code_of_Conduct&action=submit#Reporting_Violations] below for contact information.
'''12.''' Enlisting the help of others, whether in person or online, in order to target an attendee.
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<h1>Incident Response Committee Members</h1>
'''13.''' Intentional dismissal of an attendee’s gender identity, expression or sexual orientation in any form.
'''The following individuals form the IFF Code of Conduct Incident Response Committee:'''


* Cheekay Cinco
'''14.''' Spamming, trolling, flaming, baiting or other attention-stealing behavior in virtual spaces. 
* Gaba Rodriguez
* Lindsay Beck
* Mohamad Najem
* Moses Karanja
* Sandy Ordóñez
* Sergio Araiza
* Trinh Nguyen


If your concern involves a member of the committee, they will remove themselves from handling your report.
'''15.''' Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behavior.
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<h1>Reporting Violations</h1>
'''16.''' Not respecting or following our [[Security Policy]].
'''Reports can be made confidentially by doing one of the following:'''


'''1.''' Locating a member of the IFF staff on-site. IFF staff can be identified by conference logo shirts, and will be at the information desk by the front entrance throughout the conference.  
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.


'''2.''' Emailing '''[email protected]''' | '''GPG Public Key:''' https://internetfreedomfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/0x6FF97A2F.asc
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.


'''3.''' Twitter Direct Message to '''@InternetFF''' | https://twitter.com/internetff
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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'''All reports are confidential.''' You will not be asked to take actions that make you feel unsafe. 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.
== Report a violation ==
 
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
'''Local Emergency Information:''' https://internetfreedomfestival.org/wiki/index.php/Emergency_Numbers
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<h1>Privacy Policy</h1>
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:
 
https://www.chathamhouse.org/about/chatham-house-rule/translations
 
''“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.”''
 
Use the Chatham House Rule for session notes as well. '''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.
 
There will be an area for press where they can conduct interviews. This area will be clearly marked.

Latest revision as of 16:56, 13 August 2026


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.

The 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, including but not limited to: interpersonal / romantic relationships, workplace matters, etc. TCU’s Code of Conduct committee will only be able to respond to reports that are specific to matters taking place around the Global Gathering and TCU virtual spaces.

Unacceptable Behaviors

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:

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, sexual advance or verbal conduct, 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

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

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