We are committed to providing a diverse, respectful and safe environment that is free from bullying, discrimination, harassment, intimidation, violence or threats thereof.
We invite you to make this space, physical or virtual, a welcoming and respectful place for all participants, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, national origin, ethnicity, or religion.
We expect all participants — attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, organizers and volunteers — to treat others with respect and abide by the following Code of Conduct. This includes social events at off-site locations, online activities and social media before, during and after the event itself.
Unacceptable Behaviours
These behaviours, in any form, will not be tolerated at any time:
Harassment
Intimidation
Abuse
Discrimination
Use of sexualized language and images. This includes presentations, slides, and speaker content.
Possession and/or use of illegal substances
Possession of an item that can be used as a weapon causing harm to others
Our definition of harassment includes:
Unwelcome or hostile behaviour, including verbal or written comments that intimidate, create discomfort or interfere with a person’s participation in the event
Unwelcome physical contact
Unwelcome sexual attention
Consequences of Unacceptable Behaviour
Participants asked to stop unacceptable behaviour are expected to comply immediately. Participants who violate the Code of Conduct may be expelled from the event and related activities without a refund and/or banned from future events at the organizers’ discretion.
If You Experience or Witness Unacceptable Behaviour
We need your help to keep the community safe, accountable and responsible. If you experience or witness any forms of unacceptable behaviour, please bring your concerns to an Amii staff person’s immediate attention or contact hello@amii.ca directly.
Thank you for your help in keeping Amii and the broader community safe, welcoming and respectful for all.
Credit: Thank you to Traction Conference (and Startup Edmonton) for sharing their Code of Conduct with us to build from.