All attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers at JSConf Mexico are required to agree to the following code of conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. We expect all participants to cooperate in ensuring a safe environment for everyone.
JSConf Mexico is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment from conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter and other online media.
Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.
Sponsors are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualized images, activities, or other material. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment.
If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. If you witness or hear someone doing something that might violate this Code of Conduct, please report it. You can file a personal report by:
Contacting a staff member, identified by our t-shirts with the word “organizer”.
Twitter direct messages: our DMs on twitter are always open.
Email - You can send us an email, it will take us about an hour to respond.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, event organisers retain the right to take any actions to keep the event a welcoming environment for all participants. This includes warning the offender or expulsion from the conference with no refund.
If a participant (or an individual wishing to participate in JSConf Mexico, either in person or virtually) engages in conduct that violates this policy—whether through social media postings, other online publications, or any form of electronic communication—before, during, or after an event, JSConf Mexico may take appropriate corrective action, which could include imposing a temporary or permanent ban on the individual's participation in future events.
We expect participants to follow these rules at conference and workshop venues and conference-related social events.
Individuals who participate (or plan to participate) in the events, whether its an in-person event or a virtual event, should conduct themselves at all times in a manner that comports with both the letter and spirit of this policy prohibiting harassment and abusive behavior, whether before, during or after the event. This includes statements made in social media postings, on-line publications, text messages, and all other forms of electronic communication.
Speakers should not use sexual language, images, or any language or images that would constitute harassment as defined above in their talks. Exhibitor booths serve as a platform for presenting businesses and/or projects and should maintain a professional and inclusive presence; therefore, the use of sexualized images, activities, materials, or attire, including costumes and uniforms that contribute to a sexualized environment, is strictly prohibited. Additionally, booths must not be utilized for political campaigning or promoting political causes, including the display or engagement in activities or materials that support such endeavors.
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
In our commitment to a harassment-free and inclusive environment we strongly believe it's important to pay attention to harmful language patterns.
Ableism
Words like 'crazy', 'dumb', 'insane' or 'lame' are examples of ableist language, devaluing people who have physical or mental disabilities. Its appearance often stems not from any intentional desire to offend, but from our innate sense of what it means to be “normal”. These words can be avoided by using more fitting, clearer descriptions of what we want to communicate.
To find out more about ableism and replacement terms please read this guide.
Sexism
Using gendered terms like 'dude' or 'guys' to address a mixed-gendered group of people contributes to furthering exclusion of underrepresented individuals. We strongly advise avoiding gendered pronouns as well as gendered terms. For more information please familiarise yourself with the Geek Feminism wiki guide.We expect participants to follow these rules at conference and workshop venues and conference-related social events.
Conference staff will be happy to help participants to feel safe for the duration of the conference.
Contact us!
report@jsconf.mx
