Code of Conduct

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FSCONS is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, region of orgin or residence, or religion. We, the participants, make the conference together, and it is our shared responsibility to create and maintain an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks. Participants violating the code of conduct may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference at the discretion of Föreningen FSCONS.

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FSCONS is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, region of origin or residence, or religion. We, the participants, make the conference together, and it is our shared responsibility to create and maintain an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks. Participants manning sponsor or vendor booths or similar are also subject to the code of conduct. Participants violating the code of conduct may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference at the discretion of Föreningen FSCONS.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

• Verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination
• 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

Enforcement

Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.

If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, Föreningen FSCONS retains 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. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the volunteers immediately.

Volunteers 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 all participants to follow the code of conduct at all event venues and event-related social activities.

The volunteers will be happy to help participants by providing escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference.

Reporting

If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it to the volunteers as soon as possible. Volunteers can be found by their day-glow vests or on duty at the reception or the café

You can make a report by:

• Calling or messaging this phone number: (+46)703-787 405. This phone number will be continuously monitored for the duration of the event.
• Contacting a volunteer, identified by wearing day-glow vests or on duty at the reception or the café.

When taking a personal report, our volunteers will ensure you are safe and cannot be overheard. They may involve other volunteers 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 will respect your personal integrity. If for some reason you feel that you cannot submit a report personally, you can ask another participant to do it in your place.

   * Conference manager: ljo(AT)fripost(DOT)org, (+46)703-787 405
   * Police, non-emergencies: (+46)114 14 
   * Police, ambulance, and fire department, emergencies: 112 
   * Local medical care:
     :Alléjouren Emergency Clinic
     :Södra Allégatan 6
     :413 01 Göteborg
     
     :Sahlgrenska University Hospital
     :Per Dubbsgatan 15
     :413 45 Göteborg
   * Local taxi companies:
     :Taxi Göteborg: (+46)31-65 00 00
     :Taxi Kurir: (+46)31-27 27 27

Policy remix origin, credit and license

CC0 and text from geekfeminism.wikia.com, wiki text as of October 25 2015. The original text has been adapted according to the FSCONS Manifesto