Short version
London CSS is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event for everyone.
Longer version
London CSS is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any event venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter and other online media. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event at the discretion of the London CSS organisers.
Full version
Definition
London CSS is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone. Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
- Offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices.
- Sexual language and images in public spaces.
- Deliberate intimidation, threats, 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
Sponsors, speakers, recruiters and organisers should not use sexualised images, activities, or other material. All staff and organisers related to the event (London CSS organisers, venue staff and sponsor’s staff - including volunteers) should not use sexualised clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualised environment.
London CSS organisers may also provide an additional code of conduct for the needs of individual communication channels or events.
Enforcement
Anyone asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If anyone engages in harassing behavior, the London CSS organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund.
This applies to all London CSS events and associated communication channels.
Everyone using London CSS services or attending London CSS events is subject to the anti-harassment policy; this includes attendees, sponsors, speakers, recruiters and organisers.
Reporting
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of London CSS staff immediately.
Personal report
You can make a personal report by:
- Twitter’s direct message service: @LondonCSS.
- Email: hello@londoncss.dev
- Phone (organiser’s numbers are shared at the beginning of the event and monitored during the event).
- Reaching out to an organiser who will make sure the conversation is held privately. You will not be asked to confront anyone and we won’t tell anyone who you are. We will identify ourselves at the beginning of each event.
London CSS staff will be happy to help participants contact venue security (if available) or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance. We expect everyone to follow these rules at the all the events organised by London CSS (meetups, workshops, other events and post meetup related social events).
Anonymous report
If you’d like to submit a report without requiring identifying email, we have an anonymous form available.
We won’t be able to follow up with you directly, but we will fully investigate and take whatever action we deem appropriate to prevent a recurrence.