This Code of Conduct governs your attendance at and participation at any of Saltmarch Media (India) Pvt. Ltd's (hereinafter referred to as "Organizer") in-person and virtual events (hereinafter referred to as "Event"). By completing the registration for a Event, you are warranting that you are aware of this code of conduct and have accepted them in toto.

The Organizer values the participation of each member and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees throughout all Events.

Code of Conduct

Organizer is dedicated to providing a positive and harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance, body size, ethnicity, race, religion, nationality, or level of experience. We do not tolerate harassment of Event participants in any form, nor do we tolerate any behavior that would reasonably lead to another Event participant being made to feel unsafe, insecure, or frightened for their physical or emotional well-being. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds.

Examples of encouraged behavior that contributes to a positive environment include:

• Using welcoming and inclusive language
• Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
• Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
• Focusing on what is best for everyone at the event
• Showing empathy towards other participants

Unacceptable behavior includes:

• The use of sexualized language or imagery, or inappropriate physical (or simulated) contact , sexual attention, or advances
• Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, personal or political attacks, or sustained disruption of talks or other events
• Deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, or harassing photography or recording
• Harassment of any kind, even in a joking or ironic manner
• Sending spam chats or messages
• Recording, taking screenshots or other capturing of live sessions or other events, expo booth activity, chats or chat room activity, attendee information, Q&A or presentation materials, or screenshots of presenters or audience members, and distributing such audio or visual recordings via social media, email or any other means
• Sharing your username and password with another person(s)
• Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting
• Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior

Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees. Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate at Events.

Each Event guest is entirely responsible for their own actions.

Thank you for helping to make this a welcoming, friendly space for all.

Reporting an incident

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the Organizer by email (support(at)saltmarch(dot)com or through direct chat with the Organizer if available during the Event or at the Event help desk. The Organizer will be happy to help participants contact security or local law enforcement or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the Event. We value your attendance.

Credit

Portions of this Code of Conduct are based on the example anti-harassment policy from the Geek Feminism wiki, created by the Ada Initiative and other volunteers, under a Creative Commons Zero license.