heads up

everyone here (attendees, exhibitors, volunteers, sponsors) commits to this code. this applies to all indies events, spaces, and platforms (slack, discord, twitter, etc.)

organizers enforce this. no exceptions

we mean it

the short version

you know how every community has "that person" who ruins it for everyone?

don't be that person

the medium version

we're building a harassment-free space across all our events and platforms (slack, twitter, discord, whatsapp, etc.)

everyone's welcome regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, ability, appearance, or beliefs

harassment or mistreatment in any form gets you banned, full stop. this event and future ones

the detailed version

what counts as harassment

mistreatment or abuse related to gender, sexual orientation, ability, appearance, experience level, race, or beliefs. also: sexual imagery in public spaces, intimidation, stalking, rude talk interruptions, sharing private info, inappropriate physical contact, and anything that violates someone's privacy, dignity, or safety

unacceptable behavior

  • DMing people without asking in public first
  • explicit, violent, threatening, discriminatory language or content that promotes hate
  • harassing, intimidating, or abusing anyone in the community
  • sharing someone's personal info without permission (doxxing)
  • deliberately disrupting discussions or activities
  • impersonating others
  • spam, ads, or unsolicited product pitches
  • bots, scripts, or automation that messes with the community

organizers can step in for anything above. violators get kicked from current and future spaces

if you experience or witness harassment, contact an indies organizer immediately. they'll have visible roles and badges at events

we'll help you contact authorities if needed and provide whatever support you need

we value diversity and inclusion. if you don't vibe with this code or its spirit, please don't participate