Code of Conduct

All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at Data Council are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout any "event series" (i.e Conference, Meetup, Party or other gathering sponsored by Data Council). We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.

Need Help?

Find any event series staff member (designated by their badge) or email community@datacouncil.ai

The Quick Version

Data Council is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event-series 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 participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter and other online media. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of the organizers.

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 talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

Sponsors are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualised images, activities, or other material. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualised clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualised environment.

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the venue with no refund.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of staff immediately or local law enforcement. Event-series staff can be identified as they'll be wearing branded clothing and/or badges.

Staff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event-series. We value your attendance.

We expect participants to follow these rules at all Data Council sponsored event series and other-related social events.

Questions about our code of conduct? Get in touch with us here.