One of the primary goals of Globals & Locals is to be inclusive and welcoming. It is therefore important that all our members agree to these objectives and that the structures of the association promote these goals. We take our Code of Conduct seriously, and we expect the same of our members.
This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, what is deemed unacceptable behaviour, as well as the consequences for such behaviour. We invite all those who participate in our community to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone. We are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, citizenship, religious or spiritual beliefs, ability, and socioeconomic status.
- Be considerate and respectful towards others, their person, lifestyle, and views.
- Do not use insulting or derogatory language with intent to insult, demean, or otherwise cause injury to other members of the community. Any kind of discriminatory behaviour, harassment or victimisation will not be tolerated.
- Community event venues may be shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.
- Be aware that as a member of Globals and Locals, you and your actions can be seen to represent the group as a whole.
- Do not engage in inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour (detailed in the section below)
If a member has a question or feels that a fellow member or the association as a whole is not meeting our commitments, we want to hear from you – do not stay silent. Contact our Ethics and Compliance department at info@globallocals.de
If you consider our Code of Conduct to be insufficient or inappropriate we will be pleased to hear from you.
Unacceptable Behaviour
Unacceptable behaviour includes:
- Intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions by any participant in our community, whether online, at in-person events, or in one-on-one communications carried out in the context of community interaction.
- Harassment includes:
- Harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments related but not limited to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, or disability
- Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images
- Inappropriate depictions of violence
- Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
- Harassing photography or recordings
- Sustained disruption of talks or other events
- Inappropriate physical contact and unwelcome or unwanted sexual attention.
Consequences of Unacceptable Behaviour
Unacceptable behaviour from any community member, including sponsors and those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated. Anyone who ignores warnings of unacceptable behaviour or who refuses to comply with the Code of Conduct will face immediate repercussions.
Community organisers may take disciplinary action against any members who have engaged in unacceptable behaviour or intentionally or repeatedly failed to follow our Code of Conduct. Disciplinary actions will vary based on the violation committed.
Consequences include:
- Notification of a complaint
- A verbal or written warning
- Restrictions on participation
- Suspension or termination of membership
Members who engage in unacceptable behaviour at community events will likewise face a verbal or written warning, a temporary ban, or a permanent expulsion from the forum or event without warning and without refund in the case of a paid event.
Affected parties have the right to complain in writing to info@globallocals.de
Globals and Locals Code of Conduct is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) licence. It is partially adapted from the pdx.rb Code of Conduct.