Code of Conduct

Our Standards

We expect all participants, sponsors, mentors, judges, volunteers, and organizers to:

• Be respectful and considerate in speech and actions
• Communicate professionally and constructively
• Be collaborative and supportive of fellow participants
• Respect differing viewpoints and experiences
• Gracefully accept constructive criticism
• Focus on what is best for the community
• Show empathy towards other community members

Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are unacceptable at Hack4Change:

• Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form
• Offensive comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, or religion
• Inappropriate physical contact or unwelcome sexual attention
• Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
• Sustained disruption of talks, workshops, or other event activities
• Publication of others' private information without consent
• Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviors

Scope

This Code of Conduct applies to:

• All Hack4Change event spaces (physical and digital)
• Official event communications (email, chat platforms)
• Social events associated with Hack4Change
• Representing Hack4Change in public spaces

Reporting

If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior:

All reports will be handled with discretion and confidentiality. We will protect the identity of reporters unless required by law.

What to include in your report:

• Your contact information (for follow-up)
• Names of any individuals involved
• Description of the incident, including date/time/location
• Whether the incident is ongoing
• Any additional context or witnesses

Enforcement

Organizers will review all reports and determine appropriate action, which may include:

• Warning the offender
• Requiring the offender to avoid the reporter
• Expulsion from the event with no refund (if applicable)
• Banning from future Civic Tech Moncton events
• Contacting venue security or local law enforcement

Our priority is the safety and comfort of all participants. We will take all reports seriously and respond promptly.

Attribution

This Code of Conduct is adapted from codes used by civic tech communities across North America, including Code for Canada and Civic Tech Toronto, which are based on the Conference Code of Conduct.