INIT HELLO has been designed from the ground up to be a welcoming environment for all Apple II fans. Our Code of Conduct is as follows:
INIT HELLO is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, diet, computer platform, or operating system. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexually objectifying presentation, sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks.
Abiding by the COVID Policy (e.g., mask requirements) also falls within the scope of this Code of Conduct policy.
Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
- Verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion
- Sexual images in public spaces
- Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
- Harassing photography or recording
- Sustained disruption of talks or other events
- Inappropriate physical contact
- Unwelcome sexual attention
- Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, event organizers 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.
Event organizers may take action to redress anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting the event or making the environment hostile for any participants.
We expect participants to follow these rules at all event venues and event-related social activities. We think people should follow these rules outside event activities too!
INIT HELLO staff reserves the right to refuse admission, to refuse service, and/or to cancel/revoke your badge at INIT HELLO’s sole discretion.
Reporting
If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. Conference staff will be wearing STAFF Badges. Harassment and other code of conduct violations reduce the value of our event for everyone. We want you to be happy at our event. People like you make our event a better place.
If you experience another attendee violating any of the above policies, you can make a report by:
- Calling or messaging us at a phone number to be determined prior to the event. This number will be continuously monitored for the duration of the event.
- Contacting a staff member, identified by STAFF badges
- Email us
When taking a personal report, our staff will ensure you are safe and cannot be overheard. They may involve other event staff to ensure your report is managed properly. Once safe, we’ll ask you to tell us about what happened. This can be upsetting, but we’ll handle it as respectfully as possible, and you can bring someone to support you. You won’t be asked to confront anyone and we won’t tell anyone who you are.
Our team will be happy to help you contact hotel/venue security, local law enforcement, or local support services; provide escorts; or otherwise assist you in feeling safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.
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