A primary goal of Calgary Society for Equity in Technology
is to be inclusive to the largest number of contributors,
with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible. As such, we
are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment
for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability,
ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion (or lack thereof).
This code of conduct outlines our expectations for
all those who participate in our community, as well as the
consequences for unacceptable behaviour.
We invite all those who participate in Calgary Society for Equity to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.
A supplemental goal of this Code of Conduct is to
increase open [source/culture/tech] citizenship by encouraging
participants to recognize and strengthen the relationships between
our actions and their effects on our community.
Communities
mirror the societies in which they exist and positive action is
essential to counteract the many forms of inequality and abuses of
power that exist in society. If you see someone who is making an
extra effort to ensure our community is welcoming, friendly, and
encourages all participants to contribute to the fullest extent, we
want to know.
The following behaviors are expected and requested of all
community members: Participate in an authentic and active way. In
doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this
community. Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and
actions. Attempt collaboration before conflict. Refrain from
demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech. Be
mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants.
Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation, someone
in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem
inconsequential. Remember that community event venues may be shared
with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of
these locations.
The following behaviors are considered harassment and are
unacceptable within our community: Violence, threats of violence or
violent language directed against another person. Sexist, racist,
homophobic, trans-phobic, ableist or otherwise discriminatory jokes
and language. Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent
material. Posting or threatening to post other peoples
personally identifying information (doxing).
Personal insults, particularly those related to
gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.
Inappropriate photography or recording. Inappropriate physical
contact. You should have someones consent before touching
them. Unwelcome sexual attention. This includes, sexualized comments
or jokes; inappropriate touching, groping, and unwelcomed sexual
advances. Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following (online or
in person). Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above
behavior. Sustained disruption of community events, including talks
and presentations.
No weapons will be allowed at Calgary Society for Equity events, community spaces, or in other spaces covered by the scope of this Code of Conduct. Weapons include but are not limited to guns, explosives (including fireworks), and large knives such as those used for hunting or display, as well as any other item used for the purpose of causing injury or harm to others. Anyone seen in possession of one of these items will be asked to leave immediately, and will only be allowed to return without the weapon. Community members are further expected to comply with all state and local laws on this matter.
Unacceptable behavior from any community member, including sponsors and those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior, the community organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the community without warning (and without refund in the case of a paid event).
If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify a community organizer as soon as possible. Liam O'Neill Gordon : liamoneillgordon@protonmail.com [LINK_TO_REPORTING_GUIDELINES] Additionally, community organizers are available to help community members engage with local law enforcement or to otherwise help those experiencing unacceptable behavior feel safe. In the context of in-person events, organizers will also provide escorts as desired by the person experiencing distress.
If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you should notify GOVERNING_BODY with a concise description of your grievance. Your grievance will be handled in accordance with our existing governing policies. [LINK_TO_POLICY] [NOTE: Every organization governing policies should dictate how you handle warnings and expulsions of community members. It is strongly recommended that you mention those policies here or in Section 7 and that you include a mechanism for addressing grievances.]
We expect all community participants (contributors, paid or otherwise; sponsors; and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues–online and in-person–as well as in all one-on-one communications pertaining to community business. This code of conduct and its related procedures also applies to unacceptable behavior occuring outside the scope of community activities when such behavior has the potential to adversely affect the safety and well-being of community members.
liamoneillgordon@protonmail.com this should
be a single person or a small team who can respond to issues
directly]