Code of Conduct

The following code of conduct applies to all interactions and situations in daily office life as well as to our events and workshops. We expect everyone on our team and every event participant to be familiar with the contents and to behave accordingly:

1. Purpose

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion (or lack thereof). Our goal is to ensure that everyone feels safe and supported.

We invite all team members to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.

2. Appropriate Behavior

The following behaviors are expected and required of all our team members and event participants:

  • Participate in an authentic and active way. We value your contributions, feedback, and criticism.
  • Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
  • Attempt collaboration before conflict.
  • Refrain from degrading, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
  • Be mindful of your surroundings and your fellow human beings. Inform your team members or managers if you notice a dangerous situation, a person in distress, or violations of this code of conduct, even if they seem insignificant.
  • Remember that our events may be shared with others. If you see someone who is alone, lost, or needs help: Do not hesitate to reach out and offer your support. Be proactive and offer your help.

3. Inappropriate Behavior

The following behaviors are considered harassment and are unacceptable in our office and at events:

  • Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person.
  • Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, ageist, or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language.
  • Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material.
  • Posting or threatening to post other people’s personally identifiable information (“doxing”).
  • Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.
  • Inappropriate photography or recording.
  • Inappropriate physical contact. You should always obtain someone’s consent before touching them.
  • Unwelcome sexual attention. This includes sexualized comments or jokes, inappropriate touching, groping, and unwelcome sexual advances.
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following (online or in person).
  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviors.

4. Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior

Unacceptable behavior from members of our team, clients, and event participants, including those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.

If someone engages in unacceptable behavior, we may take any action we deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent exclusion from our office and events without warning.

5. Addressing Grievances

If you witness unacceptable behavior or have other concerns, please inform one of our team leads as soon as possible. Your report will be treated respectfully, and your privacy will be protected. In the unlikely event that our team leads are involved in the incident, please seek out another trusted person to speak with.

6. Accidental Allegations

If you believe you have been falsely or wrongfully accused of violating this code of conduct, you should notify one of our team leads and briefly describe your side of the story. In the unlikely event that our team leads are involved in the incident, please seek out another trusted person to speak with.

This text is adapted from the Citizen Code of Conduct with inspiration from diesdas.digital.

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