DIG Code Of Conduct
DIG is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone at our events, 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 attendees. Event participants violating these rules may be asked to leave the event at the discretion of the organizers.
Harassment
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person
Verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, etc.
Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language
Sexual imagery or discussion
Unwelcome sexual attention
Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following (online or in-person)
Posting or threatening to post others’ personally identifying information (aka: doxing)
Inappropriate physical contact
Harassing photography or recording of others by event participants
Sustained disruption of community events, including talks and presentations
Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behaviour is also considered a violation of the DIG Code of Conduct.
Due to the nature of some topics discussed at DIG events, it is occasionally necessary and helpful to discuss experiences, themes, and language related to the aforementioned harassment actions. Discussion related to discriminatory language or similar above-listed items is welcome if it meets all of the following criteria:
It is necessary or helpful to the topic of discussion and no alternative exists
It is presented in a respectful manner, especially towards women and LGBTQIA2+ people
In particular, topics of a traumatic nature (eg: violence, sexual harassment, etc.) require special care. DIG is a diverse community that includes individuals that may be distressed by these types of discussions. It is important that DIG is a place where we can share and discuss our experiences, and we want to balance that with not intruding on others’ safety. If you wish to discuss something of this nature, we ask that you ask and obtain permission of the group, and respect the wishes of those who do not wish to participate in the discussion.
Enforcement
Event attendees asked by another attendee or DIG volunteer or organizer to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including removal from the event or permanent expulsion from the DIG community (without refund, in the case of a paid event).
We expect participants to follow these rules at DIG events, but clear violations of the harassment policy outside of events (eg: stalking, inappropriate comments) may also lead to action from the organizers, including removal from the group.
Reporting
If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome during an event, please report it as soon as possible. You can make a personal report directly to a DIG organizer.
When taking a personal report, DIG volunteers will do our best to ensure you are safe and cannot be overheard. We’ll ask you to tell us about what happened in the level of detail you’re comfortable sharing. 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.