{"id":20,"date":"2026-09-08T11:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T10:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manchester.wordcamp.org\/2026\/code-of-conduct\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T00:11:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:11:26","slug":"code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manchester.wordcamp.org\/2026\/code-of-conduct\/","title":{"rendered":"Code of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">1. Purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Manchester believes our community should be truly open for everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, age, caste, social class, preferred operating system, programming language, or text editor, among other identifying characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This code of conduct outlines our expectations for participant behaviour as well as the consequences for unacceptable behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite all sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, and other participants to help us realise a safe and positive conference experience for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">2. Open Source Citizenship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supplemental goal of this code of conduct is to increase open source citizenship by encouraging participants to recognise and strengthen the relationships between what we do and the community at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In service of this goal, WordCamp Manchester organisers will be taking nominations for exemplary citizens throughout the event and will recognise select participants after the conference on the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you see someone who is making an extra effort to ensure our community is welcoming, friendly, and encourages all participants to contribute to the fullest extent, we want to know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\">3. Expected Behaviour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behaviour and speech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert conference organisers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you help to create WordCamp Manchester and make it your own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\">4. Unacceptable Behaviour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unacceptable behaviours include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning conduct by any attendees of WordCamp Manchester and related events. All WordCamp Manchester venues may be shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harassment includes: offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability; inappropriate use of nudity and\/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\">5. Consequences Of Unacceptable Behaviour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated whether by other attendees, organisers, venue staff, sponsors, or other patrons of WordCamp Manchester venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behaviour is expected to comply immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a participant engages in unacceptable behaviour, the conference organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from the conference without warning or refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">6. What To Do If You Witness Or Are Subject To Unacceptable Behaviour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are subject to unacceptable behaviour, notice that someone else is being subject to unacceptable behaviour, or have any other concerns, please notify a conference organiser as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WordCamp Manchester team will be available to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, to provide escorts, or to otherwise assist those experiencing unacceptable behaviour to feel safe for the duration of the conference. Any volunteer can connect you with a conference organiser. You can also come to the special registration desk in the lobby and ask for the organisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\">7. Scope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We expect all conference participants (sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, and other guests) to abide by this code of conduct at all conference venues and conference-related social events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\">8. Contact Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can contact us through the form on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\">9. License And Attribution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Code of Conduct is a direct swipe from the awesome work of Open Source Bridge, but with our event information substituted. The original is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20191206083557\/http:\/\/opensourcebridge.org\/about\/code-of-conduct\/\">Open Source Bridge 2018 [archived]<\/a> and is released under a <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike<\/a> license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10\">Statement about Socials or Supplemental Events (where applicable)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social and supplemental events are intended to provide networking and additional educational opportunities, as well as an opportunity to unwind after a full WordCamp. They should also be places where attendees can feel safe and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want you to enjoy yourself at these events, and we want you to do so safely. If you experience a Code of Conduct violation, see a violation, are concerned about the well-being, safety or behaviour of another attendee, or have a general question (we understand that violations are not always obvious!) contact us immediately by notifying a WordCamp organiser or emailing <a href=\"mailto:report@wordcamp.org\">report@wordcamp.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For in-person events, if you need help or are unable to comfortably or safely remove yourself from a situation you do not want to be in, organisers will prioritise assisting you immediately and discretely. Some examples are: not feeling well; your transportation arrangements fall through; you are intoxicated, you are alone or with someone you do not trust, you are overwhelmed, you have experienced or witnessed a Code of Conduct violation. Please ask any nearby event volunteer or organiser to help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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