Code Of Conduct

HostingTalk is dedicated to providing a positive, harassment-free event experience for all participants and staff, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, age or religion. HostingTalk does not tolerate harassment of event participants or staff in any form. The use of harassing language and imagery (including that of a sexualized nature) is not appropriate at any HostingTalk event or related social activity sponsored or organized by HostingTalk. Event participants violating this policy may be sanctioned or expelled without a refund at HostingTalk sole discretion.

Examples of harassment include, but are not limited to:

Verbal comments or actions related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, age, or religion
Use of sexual images in public spaces
Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following
Unauthorized photography or recording
Use of sexualized or harassing content in presentations
Inappropriate physical contact
Unwelcome sexual attention
Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behavior

If at any time you are made to feel unsafe or unwelcome at a HostingTalk event, or witness this behavior towards others, please report it as soon as possible. Reports can be made either personally onsite to HostingTalk staff or emailed to info@hostingtalks.uk. Regardless of the reporting method, the name and/or company reporting a harassment incident will be held in the strictest of confidence. Onsite staff have been briefed to immediately escalate incidents.

Enforcement
If a participant or group engages in harassing behavior, HostingTalk retains the right to take any actions to maintain a positive event environment for all participants and staff. This includes warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund. Event participants who are asked to cease harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

Exhibitors, advertisers, sponsors, partners, vendor stands, and all event-related activities sponsored or organized by HostingTalk are also subject to the HostingTalk Anti-Harassment Policy. In particular, exhibitors should not use sexualized images, activities, or other material. Stand staff (including volunteers) should not wear sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment.