Code of Conduct

Odisha AI Code of Conduct

Our community, Odisha AI, is committed to providing a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all members, regardless of background or identity. We expect all participants to treat each other with respect and courtesy in all community interactions, including our annual conference events, special events, WhatsApp groups, and other social media channels. Harassment, discrimination, and disruptive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Transparency and accountability are central to maintaining a positive environment. Your feedback is invaluable in our continuous improvement efforts.

The Short Version

You agree to:

  • Be kind and sensitive to the people around you and respect the boundaries of other attendees.
  • Attempt to resolve differences of opinion peacefully.
  • Avoid harassment, exclusionary or offensive behavior of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to, offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Reporting Violations

If you experience or witness any violations of this Code of Conduct, please report them to the community organizers.
You can contact us at [email protected] or report them on our respective social media channels.

Consequences of Violations

If a participant engages in behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, the Code of Conduct team may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the community and community events. Please read on for a more detailed version of the Code of Conduct below.

The Long Form

Aim

Odisha AI Conference is a community-organized conference intended for advocating the use and adoption of AI/ML among Odias. It is also a platform for fostering networking and collaboration within the AI/ML community in Odisha.

We believe in the broad spectrum of individual and collective experience and in the inherent dignity of all people. We believe that amazing things happen when people from different worlds and worldviews approach each other to create a conversation.

Odisha AI Conference 2024 welcomes everyone and is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for all, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, disability, neurotype, race, religion, political opinion, culture, or employment. We don’t tolerate harassment of attendees in any form.

Where

This Code of Conduct applies to all physical venues and virtual spaces of Odisha AI Conference, pre-event & post-event informal gatherings, related online forums, and all conference-related events organized by Odisha AI.

Who

This is applicable to speakers, participants, sponsors, volunteers, and organizers.

Be The Best You Can Be

  • Be kind, sensitive, understanding, and respectful to other attendees.
  • Listen with empathy when someone has a different perspective.
  • Talk to the volunteers if you see something inappropriate or feel something is wrong.
  • All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience, including people from many different backgrounds.
  • Do not insult or put down attendees or engage in any action that violates the open, welcoming, and sharing spirit of the conference.

Please Refrain From

  • Offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion.
  • Violent threats or language directed against another person.
  • Swearing, insults, or discriminatory/exclusionary/offensive jokes or language.
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording.
  • Sustained disruption of talks or other events.
  • Using sexually explicit or violent material in presentations. Sexual language or imagery is inappropriate for all aspects of the conference, including talks and exhibits.
  • Unwelcome sexual attention or inappropriate physical contact.
  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.
  • Repeated harassment of others. In general, if someone asks you to stop, then stop.
  • Wearing sexualized clothing, uniforms, or costumes, or creating a sexualized environment.
  • Demeaning others or failing to maintain a polite and respectful tone when interacting with attendees.

We have zero tolerance for harassment of conference participants in any form, including, but not limited to, the activities mentioned here. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

Reporting

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please reach out to any core team members or contact us at [email protected] before, during, or after the conference.

We take every report seriously and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees. Your cooperation helps us ensure a positive experience for everyone at Odisha AI. Thank you for being proactive in maintaining the integrity of our community.

License

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