DAHacks is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable environment and harassment-free experience for everyone. All attendees, sponsors, mentors, speakers, partners, volunteers, organizers, and anyone else attending DAHacks are required to agree and abide by the following code of conduct.
Additionally, all hackers must comply with all instructions given by any organizer on the DAHacks team. If you have an issue with an organizer or are worried about an organizer's behavior, please ask for a DAHacks officer or co-director (above the general organizing team).
TL;DR. Always be respectful of others. If you even remotely believe that your actions or words may make someone feel uncomfortable, don’t do it. If you are in a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, or you suspect someone may be in such a situation, please report it using the procedures documented below.
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, photography or audio/video recording against reasonable consent, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Harassment can include any behavior that makes another person feel targeted or uncomfortable.
In particular, attendees should not use sexualized or discriminatory images, activities, or other material both in their hacks and during the event. Attendees (including sponsors, mentors, speakers, partners, volunteers, and organizers) should not use sexualized or discriminatory clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized or discriminatory environment.
Photography is encouraged, but subjects must be given a reasonable chance to opt out from being photographed. If they object to the taking of their photograph, comply with their request. It is inappropriate to take photographs in contexts where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy (in bathrooms or designated resting spaces).
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, DAHacks may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning the offender, contacting De Anza College officials or the police, or expulsion from the event with no eligibility for reimbursement or refund of any type. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact an organizer using the reporting procedures defined below.
DAHacks representatives can assist participants in contacting campus police or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event. If you are in immediate physical danger, please call the De Anza College Police Department at (408) 924-8000, or the Emergency Telephone Number at 911.
We expect participants to follow these rules at all DAHacks venues, online interactions in relation to the event, all DAHacks-related events, and on hackathon supplied transportation.
If at any point you feel uncomfortable or think there may be a potential violation of the code of conduct, please report it by emailing deanzadevelopers@gmail.com. We would also recommend reporting to a DAHacks organizer. If you are uncomfortable reporting your situation to one or more organizers, please ask for one of the co-directors (DAHacks co-presidents). All reporters have the right to remain anonymous.
DAHacks reserves the right to revise, make exceptions to, or otherwise amend these policies in whole or in part. If you have any questions regarding these policies, please contact us by e-mail at deanzadevelopers@gmail.com.
Our code of conduct is based on the Hack Code of Conduct.
This guide was last updated on: May 23, 2024