code of conduct
We have NO TOLERANCE for physical/verbal/sexual harassment of any human, humanoid or AI!
Our “Code of Conduct” is “Be Excellent to Each Other” AKA the Golden Rule.
Failing that, it is “Do not be obnoxious* or expect to be asked to leave".
Asking questions of a speaker during their talk, to get clarity or debate a point is NOT being obnoxious – heckling or haranguing the speaker IS. If you are not sure, ask, or err on the side of basic decency and common courtesy. If what they are doing would not be acceptable to have done to you, your best friend, your worst enemy, your sister, niece, daughter, brother, nephew, son, mother, father, or any human being, do not let them treat anyone else that way – whether you know them or not. If someone asks you to stop – stop.
If you are having an issue with a BSidesSATX participant of ANY badge type, find a member of the event team (Staff or Volunteers), who will assist in determining the next steps.
*Staff reserves the right to determine what constitutes “Being obnoxious”.
Our “Code of Conduct” is “Be Excellent to Each Other” AKA the Golden Rule.
Failing that, it is “Do not be obnoxious* or expect to be asked to leave".
Asking questions of a speaker during their talk, to get clarity or debate a point is NOT being obnoxious – heckling or haranguing the speaker IS. If you are not sure, ask, or err on the side of basic decency and common courtesy. If what they are doing would not be acceptable to have done to you, your best friend, your worst enemy, your sister, niece, daughter, brother, nephew, son, mother, father, or any human being, do not let them treat anyone else that way – whether you know them or not. If someone asks you to stop – stop.
If you are having an issue with a BSidesSATX participant of ANY badge type, find a member of the event team (Staff or Volunteers), who will assist in determining the next steps.
*Staff reserves the right to determine what constitutes “Being obnoxious”.
PHOTO/VIDEO/RECORDING DEVICE POLICY
Ensure you have the permission from anyone you photograph or record. This includes those in the background of your shot. “Crowd shots” from the front (facing the crowd) are strongly discouraged.
If you’ve accidentally taken a picture without permission, delete it. If you are asked by a participant to delete/blur a picture they did not give you permission to take, do so immediately.
We ask Press photographers to adhere to this policy, as well. A Press badge is not a pass to break these rules.
Upon a first infraction, you will receive one warning from Staff. Upon a second infraction you will be asked to give up your device for the duration of the Con or to leave the Con with your device, your choice. You may return to the Con once you have deposited your device in a secure location, offsite.
Thank you for your cooperation!
If you’ve accidentally taken a picture without permission, delete it. If you are asked by a participant to delete/blur a picture they did not give you permission to take, do so immediately.
We ask Press photographers to adhere to this policy, as well. A Press badge is not a pass to break these rules.
Upon a first infraction, you will receive one warning from Staff. Upon a second infraction you will be asked to give up your device for the duration of the Con or to leave the Con with your device, your choice. You may return to the Con once you have deposited your device in a secure location, offsite.
Thank you for your cooperation!