Code of Conduct
TL;DR — Be kind, inclusive, and considerate.
In the interest of fostering an open, inclusive, and welcoming environment, all attendees, organizers, volunteers, speakers, sponsors, and participants at atproto.nyc pledge to accept and observe the following Code of Conduct.
The Code of Conduct is in effect throughout the event and within any associated online spaces, including event-related interactions before, during, and after the event. Cooperation from everyone will help ensure a safe environment for all.
atproto.nyc is for anyone interested in exploring, learning, and forming connections about and through the AT Protocol while doing so in a fun, engaging, and respectful environment.
Our event is dedicated to being a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of background, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion or lack thereof, or any other dimension of diversity.
Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any event venue, including talks, break-out conversations, event-related social gatherings, event-related online spaces, and on social media.
Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down people within the community. Behave respectfully. Harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for atproto.nyc.
Participants violating these rules may be warned, removed from the event, barred from future events, or otherwise sanctioned, without refund where applicable, at the discretion of the organizers.
If needed, atproto.nyc may publish a brief post-event transparency note related to Code of Conduct incidents or violations, while protecting the privacy and safety of people involved.
Spelling it out
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or actions related to or involving:
- background
- gender
- gender identity and expression
- age
- sexual orientation
- disability
- physical appearance
- body size
- race
- ethnicity
- religion or lack thereof
- economic status
- geographic location
- technology choices
- sexual images in public spaces
- deliberate intimidation
- violence and threats of violence
- stalking
- doxing
- unwanted following
- harassing photography or recording
- sustained disruption of talks or other events
- inappropriate or unwelcome physical contact
- unwelcome sexual attention
- encouraging or inciting unacceptable behavior
- any other dimension of diversity
Contributors, sponsors, organizers, volunteers, and participants in event-related sites or online spaces are also subject to this policy.
Organizers, including volunteers, should not use sexualized clothing, uniforms, costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment.
Anyone asked to stop abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. Organizers may take any action they deem appropriate.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns related to event-related behavior, content, or spaces, please reach out to an organizer immediately.
Organizers will help however they can — contacting venue staff or local authorities if needed, helping you leave safely, or just being present. We value your attendance.
In practice
We expect everyone to follow these rules at venues and event-related social gatherings.
Be kind, inclusive, and considerate. A few examples:
- Look for and read participants' pronoun badges/stickers.
- Write your own pronoun badge/sticker.
- If there's an opportunity to ask questions, ask constructive questions instead of trying to make a statement about your knowledge or work.
- Respect attendees' boundaries, especially on what they choose to share or not share about themselves.
Need help?
If you are experiencing harassment, witness an incident, or have concerns about event-related behavior, content, or spaces, please reach out to us on Bluesky at @atproto.nyc.
Adapted from the AT Protocol Community Fund's Code of Conduct.