Add new GitHub Event Code of Conduct and GitHub Event Terms (#48731)

subatoi · saisdavid · web-flow · commit 539a104a2860 · 2024-02-07T16:15:12.000Z
Co-authored-by: Sais &lt;92322374+saisdavid@users.noreply.github.com&gt;
diff --git a/content/site-policy/github-terms/github-event-code-of-conduct.md b/content/site-policy/github-terms/github-event-code-of-conduct.md
@@ -9,44 +9,47 @@ topics:
   - Policy
   - Legal
 ---
-GitHub events are community events intended for networking and collaboration in the tech community.
 
-We value the participation of each member and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees throughout all events hosted in the GitHub space.
+## Code of Conduct
 
-To make clear what is expected, all attendees, speakers, exhibitors, organizers, and volunteers at any event in the GitHub space are required to conform to the following Code of Conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event.
+By attending a GitHub event, including any of the events or activities organized by GitHub in association with the GitHub event (collectively the "Event"), you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to the following GitHub Event Code of Conduct (hereinafter “Code of Conduct”).  This Code of Conduct applies to all attendees, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, organizers, staff, and volunteers (collectively “Event Participants”) at the Event.
 
-## Code of Conduct
+GitHub values the participation of all Event Participants and aims to create an event where all Event Participants have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all Event Participants are expected to show respect and courtesy to other Event Participants throughout the Event.
+
+GitHub is dedicated to providing a positive and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance, body size, ethnicity, race, religion, nationality, or level of experience.
 
-GitHub is dedicated to providing a positive and harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance, body size, ethnicity, race, religion, nationality, or level of experience. We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form, nor do we tolerate any behavior that would reasonably lead to another event participant being made to feel unsafe, insecure, or frightened for their physical or emotional well-being. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds.
+We do not tolerate harassment of Event Participants in any form, nor do we tolerate any behavior that would reasonably lead to an Event Participant being made to feel unsafe, insecure, or frightened for their physical or emotional well-being. All communication and behavior should be appropriate for a professional setting including people of many different backgrounds.
 
 Examples of encouraged behavior that contributes to a positive environment include:
 
 - Using welcoming and inclusive language
 - Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
 - Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
-- Focusing on what is best for everyone at the event
-- Showing empathy towards other participants
-
-Unacceptable behavior includes:
-
-- The use of sexualized language or imagery, or inappropriate physical contact, sexual attention, or advances
-- Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, personal or political attacks, or sustained disruption of talks or other events
-- Deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, or harassing photography or recording
+- Focusing on what is best for everyone at the Event
+- Showing empathy towards others and Event Participants
+
+Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to:
+
+- The use of sexualized language or imagery
+- Inappropriate physical contact, sexual attention, or advances
+- Trolling, insulting or derogatory comments or behavior
+- Personal or political attacks toward Event Participants
+- Sustained disruption of talks or any other events or activities organized by GitHub in association with the Event
+- Intimidation, stalking, following, or harassing of Event Participants
+- Photography or recording of Event Participants without their consent
 - Harassment of any kind, even in a joking or ironic manner
-- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting
-
-Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees. Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate at this event.
+- Conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting
 
-Each event guest is entirely responsible for their own actions.
+Each Event Participant is entirely responsible for their own actions.
 
 Thank you for helping to make this a welcoming, friendly space for all.
 
-### Reporting an incident
+## Reporting an incident
 
-If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the organizer by email (events@github.com) or phone/text (+1 415 842 2837), or by speaking to another GitHub employee or a security officer.
+If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, have any other concerns, or if you believe an Event Participant is not acting in a way compliant with this Code of Conduct, please speak directly with a venue security officer or GitHub employee for urgent help, or email us at [events@github.com](mailto:events@github.com) for non-urgent issues. For life threatening situations, please dial 911 immediately.
 
-GitHubbers will be happy to help participants contact security or local law enforcement, escort to safety, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance.
+GitHub employees will be happy to help Event Participants contact security or local law enforcement, escort to safety, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the Event.
 
 ## Credit
 
-Portions of this Code of Conduct are based on the [example anti-harassment policy](https://geekfeminism.wikia.org/wiki/Conference_anti-harassment/Policy) from the Geek Feminism wiki, created by the Ada Initiative and other volunteers, under a Creative Commons Zero license.
+Portions of this Code of Conduct are based on the example anti-harassment policy from the Geek Feminism wiki, created by the Ada Initiative and other volunteers, under a Creative Commons Zero license.
diff --git a/content/site-policy/github-terms/github-event-terms.md b/content/site-policy/github-terms/github-event-terms.md
@@ -10,54 +10,67 @@ topics:
   - Legal
 ---
 
-By RSVP'ing to or attending a GitHub event, including any of the events or activities organized by GitHub in association with the GitHub event (collectively the "Event"), you signal that you have read, understand, and agree to the following Event Terms and Conditions.
+By RSVP'ing to or attending a GitHub event, including any of the events or activities organized by GitHub in association with the GitHub event (collectively the "Event"), you represent that you have read, understand, and agree to the following GitHub Event Terms (hereinafter “Event Terms”).
 
 ## 1. Basic requirements to attend - including the Event Code of Conduct
 
 In order to participate in the Event, you represent that
 
-- you have the requisite power and authority to enter into these Event Terms
+- You have the requisite capacity and authority to enter into these Event Terms;
+- You have read and understood these Event Terms and the [AUTOTITLE](/site-policy/github-terms/github-terms-of-service);
+- You agree to abide by the [Event Code of Conduct](/site-policy/github-terms/github-event-code-of-conduct); and
+- If alcohol is being served at the Event, you are at least 21 years old or over the legal drinking age at the location where the Event is being held.
 
-- you have read and understood these Event Terms as well as the [GitHub.com Terms of Service](/site-policy/github-terms/github-terms-of-service)
+If asked to stop behavior deemed harassing or prohibited, you must comply immediately. If you violate the [Event Code of Conduct](/site-policy/github-terms/github-event-code-of-conduct) or these Event Terms, the Event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate in their discretion, including warnings or expulsion from the Event with no refund. You must at all times obey the instructions or directions of the Event organizers.
 
-- you agree to abide by the [Event Code of Conduct](/site-policy/github-terms/github-event-code-of-conduct), which seeks to provide a harassment-free experience for everyone
+## 2. Pictures and videos
 
-- if alcohol is being served at a GitHub event, you represent that you are at least 21 years old, or otherwise over the legal drinking age in your jurisdiction.
+GitHub and its partners, agents, or contractors sometimes take photos and videos at the Event. By participating or attending the Event, you agree that you may appear in some of these photos and videos, and you authorize GitHub's use of them during and after the Event.
 
-Participants asked to stop any harassing or other prohibited behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in behavior that violates the [Event Code of Conduct](/site-policy/github-terms/github-event-code-of-conduct) or these Terms, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event or conference with no refund.
+Additionally, if you take any photos or videos at the Event and provide them to GitHub, you authorize us to use them in the same fashion, and represent that the individuals that appear in your photos and videos have consented to such use.
 
-## 2. Pictures
+## 3. Information sharing
 
-GitHub or its partners sometimes take photos and videos at GitHub events. By participating or attending the Event, you agree that you may appear in some of these photos and videos, and you authorize GitHub's use of them. On the flip side, if you take any photos or videos of attendees at the Event and provide them to us, you authorize us to use them in the same fashion, and represent that the attendees that appear in your photos and videos have also consented to such use.
+Event sponsors, exhibitors, and other third parties may directly request your personal or other information at their exhibit booths, auxiliary events, or presentations. Providing any  information to them is voluntary and optional, and you should review their privacy policies to determine how they will treat your personal information and whether you are comfortable with that treatment.
 
-## 3. Risk, liability, and indemnity
+If during the event you provide your information to a sponsor, exhibitor, or third party, including but not limited to (1) RSVPing or attending a session or program hosted by a third party other than GitHub, (2) presenting your badge for scanning at an exhibitor booth or breakout session, (3) requesting that a sponsor contact you via their virtual page on githubuniverse.com, or (4) entering a raffle, sweepstakes, or promotional event put on by third party other than GitHub, you understand and agree that your information will go to a non-GitHub entity and GitHub takes no responsibility for how that company uses or processes your personal information.  You should review their privacy policies to determine how they will treat your personal information and whether you are comfortable with that treatment.
 
-### Assumption of risk
+Event sponsors and exhibitors are required to comply with GitHub’s privacy requirements and all applicable law including protecting Personal Data from unauthorized use, access or disclosure.
 
-Although we try to create a safe environment at the Event, accidents or other bad things happen, even to good people. We ask that you do your part to help limit the possibility that you might get injured at the Event.
+## 4. Risk, liability, and indemnity
 
-You agree to carefully consider the risks inherent in any activities that you choose to take part in and to take reasonable precautions before you choose to attend or participate at a GitHub event. For example, you should ensure that you are in good physical health before engaging in any physical activity at a GitHub event, and you should always drink responsibly given the risks associated with drunk driving and participating in activities while your judgment is impaired. It's always good to remember that other event guests may be less responsible than you, and may themselves create additional risk to you despite their best intentions.
+### Assumption of risk
 
-In short, you understand that your attendance and participation at any GitHub event is voluntary, and you agree to assume responsibility for any resulting injuries to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law.
+Although we try to create a safe environment at the Event, we cannot guarantee 100% safety for participants. Please do your part to help reduce your chance of being injured at the Event.
 
-By the same token, you agree that GitHub is not responsible for any injuries or accidents that you might sustain at any events that GitHub doesn't organize or control.
+You agree to carefully consider the risks inherent in any activities you choose to take part in at the Event and to take reasonable precautions before you choose to attend or participate at the Event. You are responsible for your own actions and any resulting consequences. You agree to assume responsibility for your actions and your attendance to the fullest extent permitted by law.  GitHub is not responsible for any injuries or accidents that you might sustain at the Event.
 
 ### Release of liability
 
-You (for yourself, your heirs, personal representatives, or assigns, and anyone else who might make a claim on your behalf) hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue GitHub and its respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses or expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to your attendance at the Event or any related event, except, of course, for any gross negligence or willful misconduct on our part.
+You (for yourself, your heirs, personal representatives, or assigns, and anyone else who could make a claim on your behalf) hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue GitHub and its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, or expenses (including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to your attendance at the Event. This release will not apply if GitHub is grossly negligent or engages in willful misconduct.
 
 ### Indemnity
 
-By the same token, you agree to indemnify and hold GitHub, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives harmless, including costs, liabilities and legal fees, from any claim or demand made by any third party due to, related to, or connected with your attendance or conduct at the Event or any related event.
+You agree to indemnify and hold GitHub, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives harmless, including costs, liabilities, and legal fees, from any claim or demand made by any third party due to, related to, or connected with your attendance or conduct at the Event.
 
-## 4. Termination
+## 5. Termination
 
-While we hope not to, GitHub may prohibit your attendance at any GitHub event at any time if you fail to abide by these Event Terms and the [Event Code of Conduct](/site-policy/github-terms/github-event-code-of-conduct), the [GitHub.com Terms of Service](/site-policy/github-terms/github-terms-of-service), or for any or no reason, without notice or liability of any kind. Section 3 (Risk, liability, and indemnity) will continue to apply following any termination.
+GitHub reserves the right to revoke your permission to attend the Event or to otherwise prohibit or limit your attendance at the Event for any or no reason, without notice or liability of any kind. The entirety of Section 4 of these Event Terms will continue to apply if your participation at the Event is terminated.
 
-## 5. Choice of law and venue
+## 6. Choice of law and venue
 
 California law will govern these Event Terms, as well as any claim, cause of action or dispute that might arise between you and GitHub (a "Claim"), without regard to conflict of law provisions. FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT BY EITHER PARTY, YOU AGREE TO SUBMIT AND CONSENT TO THE PERSONAL AND EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION IN, AND THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE OF, THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED WITHIN SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
 
-## 6. Miscellaneous terms
+## 7. Miscellaneous terms
+
+You agree that you will not represent yourself as an employee, representative, or agent of GitHub (unless, of course, you are actually employed by GitHub).
+
+We reserve the right to cancel the Event or any related event at any time, for any reason, and without liability or prejudice.
+
+Any failure by GitHub to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Event Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
+
+The views expressed by any event attendee, speaker, exhibitor, or sponsor are not necessarily those of GitHub. All attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors are solely responsible for the content of all presentations and any other material used at the Event.
+
+GitHub reserves the right to update these Event Terms in its sole discretion and without prior notice. These Event Terms apply to all event participants (attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, staff, and crew).  You are advised to review these Event Terms periodically.
 
-You agree that you will not represent yourself as an employee, representative, or agent of GitHub (unless, of course, you are actually employed by GitHub). We reserve the right to cancel the Event or any related event at any time, for any reason, and without liability or prejudice. Any failure on GitHub's part to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Event Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
+These Event Terms were last updated on February 7th 2024.
