<aside> ✉️ If you have experience any Code of Conduct related issues or would like to speak with someone on our Trust & Safety Team, please email [email protected] and use the subject line “Trust & Safety”. We are actively monitoring this to ensure a safe atmosphere.

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HackinMiami Code of Conduct

At HackinMiami, we believe in fostering an environment where everyone, from any background, can participate, contribute, and learn. This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for participant behavior, as well as the steps for reporting unacceptable behavior. By participating in this hackathon, you agree to adhere to this Code of Conduct.

Sponsors, judges, mentors, volunteers, organizers, HackinMiami staff, and anyone else participating in the event are also subject to the Code of Conduct.

Respect

Showing respect to all participants is integral to a productive, collaborative hackathon environment. Participants are expected to respect each other, the organizing team, the judges, the mentors, and the sponsors. Discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age, harassment, or any other form of inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.

Inclusivity

HackinMiami is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming space for all participants. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and identities, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age. Everyone has the right to participate in a safe and welcoming environment, and we will work actively to ensure that this right is upheld.

Professionalism

All participants are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism. This includes demonstrating integrity in all actions, taking responsibility for personal actions, and treating all individuals fairly. During the hackathon, we expect all participants to uphold these standards and to behave in a manner that contributes positively to the overall event atmosphere.

No Harassment

Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, offensive comments related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, or technology choices, inappropriate physical contact, unwelcome sexual attention, and the sharing of sexual images in public spaces. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Harassment includes but is not limited to:

• Personal attacks, violence, threats of violence, threats of legal action, or deliberate intimidation.
• Offensive, derogatory, or discriminatory comments.
• Gratuitous or off-topic use of sexual language or imagery.
• Inappropriate or unwanted attention, touching, or physical contact (sexual or otherwise).
• Inappropriate or unwanted public or private communication, following, or any form of stalking.
• Unwanted photography or recording.
• Disclosure of a person's identity or other private information without their consent. Disclosure of some identifying information is not consent to disclose other identifying information.