Our Code of Conduct

Our Pledge

We pledge to make our community welcoming, safe, and equitable for all.

We are committed to fostering an environment that respects and promotes the dignity, rights, and contributions of all individuals, regardless of characteristics including race, ethnicity, caste, color, age, physical characteristics, neurodiversity, disability, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, language, philosophy or religion, national or social origin, socio-economic position, level of education, or other status. The same privileges of participation are extended to everyone who participates in good faith and in accordance with this Covenant.

Encouraged Behaviours

While acknowledging differences in social norms, we all strive to meet our community's expectations for positive behaviour. We also understand that our words and actions may be interpreted differently than we intend based on culture, background, or native language.

With these considerations in mind, we agree to behave mindfully toward each other and act in ways that centre our shared values, including:

1. Respecting the purpose of our community, our activities, and our ways of gathering.

2. Engaging kindly and honestly with others.

3. Respecting different viewpoints and experiences.

4. Taking responsibility for our actions and contributions.

5. Gracefully giving and accepting constructive feedback.

6. Committing to repairing harm when it occurs.

7. Behaving in other ways that promote and sustain the well-being of our community.

Restricted Behaviors

We agree to restrict the following behaviours in our community. Instances, threats, and promotion of these behaviours are violations of this Code of Conduct.

1. Harassment. Violating explicitly expressed boundaries or engaging in unnecessary personal attention after any clear request to stop.

2. Character attacks. Making insulting, demeaning, or pejorative comments directed at a community member or group of people.

3. Stereotyping or discrimination. Characterising anyone’s personality or behaviour based on immutable identities or traits.

4. Sexualization. Behaving in a way that would generally be considered inappropriately intimate in the context or purpose of the community.

5. Violating confidentiality. Sharing or acting on someone's personal or private information without their permission.

6. Endangerment. Causing, encouraging, or threatening violence or other harm toward any person or group.

7. Behaving in other ways that threaten the well-being of our community.

Reporting

If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. Harassment and other code of conduct violations reduce the value of our event for everyone. We want you to be happy at our event. 

You can make a report either personally, by contacting one of the organisers or emailing itmaia2026@gmail.com, or anonymously using this form. We can't follow up on an anonymous report with you directly, but we will fully investigate it and take whatever action is necessary to prevent a recurrence.

The organisers take reports of violations seriously and will make every effort to respond in a timely manner. We will keep investigation and enforcement actions as transparent as possible while prioritising safety and confidentiality. 

Addressing and Repairing Harm

Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour 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.

We expect participants to follow these rules at all event venues and event-related social activities. We think people should follow these rules outside of event activities too.

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 3.0, permanently available here