About
Code of Conduct.
Everyone at PGConf.dev is entitled to a conference free of harassment.
Our commitment
A harassment-free experience.
PGConf.dev is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks.
Conference participants violating this policy may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the Code of Conduct committee.
Harassment
What harassment includes.
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing, photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately. Failure to comply will result in sanctions and/or ejection from the conference without a refund.
Consequences
What happens next.
If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, the conference organizers will work with the Code of Conduct committee to decide what action to take, including but not limited to: warning the offender, expulsion from the conference with no refund, and/or referral to appropriate authorities.
Reporting
How to report.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the conference staff, including anyone on the conference committee, or the Code of Conduct committee, immediately.
Support
What conference staff can do.
Conference staff will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance. Decisions regarding appropriate assistance will be at the sole discretion of the conference committee.
Where this applies
At the venue and after hours.
All participants are expected to adhere to this policy at all conference venues and conference-related social events.