Note: This Code of Conduct is almost entirely copied from the Agile Alliance’s Code of Conduct.

Play4Agile’s mission is to support people who explore and apply Agile values, principles, and practices to make the workplace more effective, humane, and sustainable. In support of this mission, Play4Agile wants to ensure a respectful, safe and inclusive environment for everyone, whenever they are engaged in Play4Agile activities.

We do not tolerate harassing or disrespectful behavior, interactions, messages, or images, by any participant in a Play4Agile activity, in any form. This includes business and social activities, regardless of location.

We encourage everyone to help in creating a welcoming and safe environment. Please report any concerns, harassing behavior, suspicious or disruptive activity using these contact methods .

Play4Agile reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or remove any person from an activity at any time at its sole discretion.

Something Has Happened
If you are being harassed, notice someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact one of the organizers.

If you feel unsafe or in danger, please call 911.

Detailed Expectations

Who does the Code of Conduct apply to?

Everyone. All participants in any Play4Agile activity, including attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, contributors etc, are required to agree with and adhere to the code of conduct.

Where and when does this Code of Conduct apply?

Play4Agile offers many opportunities for our members and the broader community to come together to network and collaborate. These include in-person, sponsored events, initiatives, and online contributions. This code of conduct applies in all cases, and covers business and social activities, regardless of location.

What is considered harassment / a breach of the Code of Conduct?

Harassment includes (but is not limited to):

• intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning conduct;
• offensive verbal or written comments related to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, age, religion, political views, technology choices;
• inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides);
• deliberate intimidation, stalking or following;
• harassing photography or recording;
• sustained disruption of talks or other events;
• inappropriate physical contact, or unwelcome sexual attention.

Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any situation, including talks, workshops, special events, meetings, and online presentations. Event sponsors should not use sexualised images, activities, or other material.

Some venues are shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.

What are the consequences of violating the Code of Conduct

Conference organizers and volunteers will enforce this code throughout all Play4Agile activities.

Participants in any Play4Agile activity asked to stop harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the Play4Agile may take any action it deems appropriate, including reporting to authorities. Play4Agile reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or remove any person from an activity at any time at its sole discretion. At conferences specifically, participants violating these rules may be expelled from the conference without a refund at the sole discretion of the organizers.

When should I seek help or report an incident?

Every incident is important, no matter how minor it might seem at the time. Please seek help as soon as possible for anything you consider harassment or a breach of the Code of Conduct. You should also report all incidents as soon as possible after the incident occurs.

It is everybody’s responsibility to create and maintain a safe and respectful environment. As such, you should report incidents:

• If it is something that has happened to you
• If someone shared something with you, or you were with them when it happened
• If you saw something happen from afar

How do I find help or report an incident?

If you need help, or need to report an incident please contact any of the organizers or email us.