Signals Berlin is dedicated to providing a harassment-free, respectful experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation. (contributor-covenant.org)
Our pledge
We commit to making participation in all conference spaces—talks, hallways, social events, online channels, and related communications—a welcoming, inclusive, and safe experience for everyone. (contributor-covenant.org)
Our standards
Examples of behavior that contributes to a positive environment include: (contributor-covenant.org)
- Using welcoming and inclusive language
- Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
- Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback
- Taking responsibility, apologizing, and learning from mistakes
- Showing empathy toward other participants
Examples of unacceptable behavior include: (contributor-covenant.org)
- Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form
- Unwanted sexual attention or unwelcome physical contact
- Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, or personal attacks
- Public or private harassment, stalking, or doxxing
- Sustained disruption of talks or conference activities
Enforcement responsibilities
Organizers are responsible for clarifying standards of acceptable behavior and will take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to behavior they deem inappropriate, threatening, offensive, or harmful. (contributor-covenant.org)
Scope
This Code of Conduct applies within all conference spaces and in public spaces when an individual is representing Signals Berlin or its community (e.g., speaking at the event, posting from official channels, or acting as an appointed representative). (contributor-covenant.org)
Reporting
If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please contact any organizer or any Program Committee (PC) member listed on the website. If you can, include: what happened, where/when, who was involved, and any relevant context (screenshots, names, witnesses).
We will handle reports as discreetly as possible and prioritize the safety and well-being of those affected. (contributor-covenant.org)
Enforcement guidelines
Organizers may apply the following community impact guidelines: (contributor-covenant.org)
- Correction — A private, clear request to stop the behavior.
- Warning — A formal warning with conditions for continued participation.
- Temporary removal — Temporary expulsion from conference spaces and/or activities.
- Permanent removal — Expulsion from the event (and potentially future events).
Attribution
This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 2.1. (contributor-covenant.org)