At Cardiff SEO Meet, we are dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event at the discretion of the event organisers.
Forms of harassment
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 or 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.
Enforcement
Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.
Speakers, sponsors, site review volunteers and venue staff are also subject to the anti-harassment policy.
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 event.
Event organisers 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.
Reporting
If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible. Event staff can be identified by Cardiff SEO Meet t-shirts. 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.
You can make a report either personally or anonymously.
Anonymous Report
You can make an anonymous report here.
We can’t follow up an anonymous report with you directly, but we will fully investigate it and take whatever action is necessary to prevent a recurrence.
Personal Report
You can make a personal report by:
- Calling or messaging the event organiser, Steve Morgan, on this mobile number: 07909 545 550. This phone number will be continuously monitored for the duration of the event.
- Contacting a staff member, identified by Cardiff SEO Meet t-shirts.
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 venue security, local law enforcement, local support services, provide escorts, or otherwise assist you to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.
- Email address for organisers: Please use our contact form or email [email protected]
- Phone number for organisers: 07909 545 550
- Phone number for the venue (Tiny Rebel Cardiff): 029 2039 9557
- Local law enforcement: 101 (note: you should call 999 in the case of an emergency)
- Ynys Saff Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC): 029 2033 5795 (website link with more info)
- Local taxi company (Dragon Taxis): 029 2033 3333
About this Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct was adapted from the example anti-harassment policy from the Geek Feminism Wiki, which is under a Creative Commons Zero license. It was also heavily inspired by Learn Inbound’s Code of Conduct. We may expand upon and update it in the future at any time.
This version is v1.0 – written on 10th February 2019.