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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, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, sexual characteristics, physical appearance, disability, or age. We encourage every participant to be themselves, and must respect the rights of others.
'''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 behaviors that may harm participants are avoided.


The values of the IFF community are focused on developing both our individual and collective potential, supporting and empowering the most marginalized, mutual respect, and an anti-violence approach that favors support and collaboration among participants and the resolution of conflicts.
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.  
A code of conduct helps us co-exist in a more positive way, and provides individuals who are victims of negative behaviors with confidence that they will be supported by the organization and the IFF community, who respects and stands behind the code of conduct.


The Internet Freedom Festival works towards providing a welcoming environment where participants are treated with dignity and respect and are free to be themselves. We encourage all participants to approach the event with an open and positive attitude, engaging constructively with others at all times.
Individuals that violate the Code of Conduct may be asked to leave our community spaces and/or events.


==Code of Conduct==
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. 


* View [[COC en Spanish]]
==Unacceptable Behaviors==


By attending the IFF, we all agree to the following code of conduct
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).


'''Respect for Diversity & Inclusion:'''  
'''2.''' Imitating or making fun of accents or grammatical errors, or giving unsolicited grammar corrections (but clarifying questions are fine).


We avoid comments, actions or propaganda that encourages discrimination related to gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, sexual characteristics, physical appearance, disability, or age.
'''3.''' Verbal threats or demands.


'''Respect Freedom of Expression:'''  
'''4.''' Sexualized images in public spaces.


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


'''Commitment to Non-Violence:'''  
'''6.''' Stalking.


We will not engage in any type of violence or aggression, including verbal threats or complaints, intimidation, stalking or harassment, whether physically or psychologically.
'''7.''' Harassing photography or recording.


'''Rejection of Sexual Harassment:'''  
'''8.''' Sustained disruption of sessions or events.


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 objectify members of any gender or reinforce oppression. The only exception is if this is part of session, workshop and/or educational experience where showing these images is educational in nature.
'''9.''' Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention.


'''Respect for Privacy:'''  
'''10.''' Drugging food or drink.


We safeguard the privacy of the participants, and agree to follow IFF's [[Security_Policy|Security & Privacy Policy]]. This includes refraining from tweeting, posting, or publishing information about attendees (including names and affiliation) unless given clear permission, and avoid any type of unauthorized video, audio recording, or photography.
'''11.''' Violating the conference privacy policy in order to attract negative attention to an attendee.


'''Facilitate Participation & Collaboration:'''  
'''12.''' Enlisting the help of others, whether in person or online, in order to target an attendee.


We work to create an environment that facilitates participation for all participants, and that session presenters are given respect. We will not engage in sustained disruption of sessions or events, interrupt conversations in a way that negatively impacts collaboration, or engage in toxic behaviors to attract negative attention to an attendee.
'''13.''' Intentional dismissal of an attendee’s gender identity, expression or sexual orientation in any form.


'''We Care about the Integrity and Health of the Community:'''  
'''14.''' Spamming, trolling, flaming, baiting or other attention-stealing behavior in virtual spaces. 


We value the health of the community and will not engage in behavior that can negatively impact it. This includes contaminating food or drink with drugs, or inciting or insisting on the consumption of alcohol, psychoactive substances, etc.
'''15.''' Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behavior.


'''Support Positive Interactions Among Participants'''
'''16.''' Not respecting or following our [[Security Policy]].


We are committed to engaging constructively with others at all times. We will not tolerate bullying, including requesting or mobilizing others, either in person or online, to bully others.
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.


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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.


===Overseeing the COC===
== 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:


The 2020 IFF Wellness Team, composed of two mental health care professionals, will be overseeing the Code of Conduct, including addressing all incident reports. Breaking the code of conduct may result in immediate expulsion from 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.


===How  to Report an Incident===
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.
 
If you are see an incident or the victim of one, there  are  several ways to report it to the IFF Wellness Team.  
 
1 You can reach out to them directly via WhatsApp or Signal on [number to be released before festival].
2 You can email them at [email protected].
3 You can go to the Information Desk and where staff member will connect you with the IFF Wellness Team.
 
===Feeling  Overwhelmed? You Can Schedule a Session with a Therapist===
 
This year the IFF Wellness Team will be offering sessions with mental health care professionals between the hours of 9:00h to 12:00h and 15:00h to 18:00h. Scheduling information will be made available at the time of the festival.

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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