Code of Conduct

The JSCC community is committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all. Our goal is that everyone feels comfortable and welcome.

And so we invite all those who participate in the JSCraftCamp and the community surrounding the conference to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.

We do not tolerate discrimination, including sexism, racism, ableism.

We believe in people and our guests - so we ask nothing more of everybody than to be respectful and friendly with one another. That means:

• Treat all attendees as equals. We're all human. Don't talk down to others, don't harass them because they don't share your views. Assume the person standing next to you is at least as capable as you are.
• Be welcoming, friendly and patient. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated. Ask questions before jumping to conclusions.
• Be professional and respectful. Disagreements are for learning, not for degrading others or proving a point. If you notice that you're getting in a heated argument, please take a step back, reflect on what is being said and work with sending messages that start with "I believe/think/see".
• Be aware of the effect your words may have on others. You may hate Framework X with a passion, the person next to you might love it. You don't own the truth. Make it clear that you're stating your own opinion instead of (accidentally) insulting half the room or making someone feel unwelcome.
• We encourage you to use inclusive language whenever you can. Avoid words like "guys", use "folks" or "friends" instead. If someone tells you that a term you used is exclusionary, don't feel bad. Fix it next time and think about doing a session on it.

The following is an incomplete list of unacceptable behaviour. Violating this will definitely lead to consequences.

• Harrass, intimidate or threaten anyone.
• Use sexualized language and content.
• Make unwanted sexual advances. Assume it's unwanted as a default.
• Insult or put down other participants.
• Joke about any of the above.

Accept feedback gracefully, if someone tells you something was not okay. Take it as a learning opportunity, do not automatically get defensive.

If someone violates this CoC in your presence, please:

• Tell them to stop, if you safely can.
• Contact any of of us from the team.
• Either via e-mail to: team@jscraftcamp.org
• Find us on-site: We'll wear special name tags.

We (the orga team) will talk to both sides and will do the following things if appropriate:

• Talk to the violating person about their behaviour.
• Exclude the person from the event.
• Contact authorities, if appropriate.