All attendees at Antweight World Series 60 (AWS60) are required to agree with the following code of conduct.
Organisers will enforce this code throughout the event. We expect cooperation from all attendees to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.All attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to others throughout the event.
How to Report Issues and Find Support
If you are troubled by the behaviour of another attendee at the event, or are concerned that another attendee may be in distress, please contact an organiser immediately.
Organisers will clearly identify themselves at the start of the event, and an email address and phone number will be provided at the registration desk.
Your concern will be heard in confidence and taken seriously. The organisers will investigate promptly and, if necessary, take appropriate action. This could include:
- warning a violator of the Code of Conduct
- asking a violator of the Code of Conduct to leave the event immediately
- informing local law inforcement about the incident
A transparency report detailing any reported issues and their outcomes, with identifying information removed, will be provided after the event.
Code of Conduct - The Quick Version
AWS60 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 AWS60 participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate in our venue, or on social media surrounding the event.
Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event at the discretion of the organisers.
Code of Conduct - The Less Quick Version
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of the event, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact an organiser immediately.
Organisers will be happy to help participants contact 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 participants to follow these rules at the event, related social events, and on social media surrounding the event.
This code of conduct is adapted from the “code of conduct for conferences”.