ALIENTO Code of Conduct and Policies

PURPOSE

We believe our community should be truly open to everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or religion.

This code of conduct outlines our commitments and expectations for participant behavior and the consequences for unacceptable behavior.

We invite all sponsors, speakers, attendees, media, and other participants to help us realize a safe and positive event experience for everyone.

All determinations of appropriate or inappropriate behavior are at Aliento’s sole discretion, and the decision(s) of the Aliento representatives on-site will be final.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS

  • Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.

  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, materials, and speech.

  • Respect personal and physical boundaries.

  • Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert event organizers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

  • Unacceptable behaviors & materials include intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning materials or conduct by any event attendees and related event activities. Many event venues are shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.

  • Harassment includes offensive comments (verbal, written, or otherwise) related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following; harassing materials, photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events (whether verbal or otherwise); inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

  • Physical, written, verbal, or other abuse, intimidation, threats, annoyance, harassment, stalking, pushing, shoving, or use of any physical force whatsoever against any person, which in any way creates a disturbance that is disruptive or dangerous, or creates apprehension in a person, as determined by Aliento and its event management, in their sole discretion.

  • Possession of any item that can be used as a weapon, which may cause danger to others if used in a certain manner.

  • Any boisterous, lewd, or offensive behavior or language, including but not limited to using sexually explicit or offensive language, materials or conduct, or any language, behavior, or content that contains profanity, obscene gestures, or racial, religious, or ethnic slurs,

  • Possess any open can, bottle, or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverages.

  • Possessing any illegal substance, including but not limited to narcotics, marijuana, or other illegal drugs. Aliento does not tolerate the use or abuse of illegal substances anywhere in the Venue.

  • Smoking – other than in designated areas.

  • Assembling for the purpose of, or resulting in, disturbing the peace, committing any unlawful act, or engaging in any offensive behavior.

  • Failure to obey any rules or regulations of the Venue.

CONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated, whether by other attendees, media, speakers, volunteers, organizers, venue staff, or sponsors. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from the event without warning.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU WITNESS OR ARE SUBJECTED TO UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

If you are subjected to unacceptable behavior, notice that someone else is being subjected to unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify an event organizer as soon as possible. All reports will remain completely confidential.

Event staff will be available to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing unacceptable behavior to feel safe for the duration of the conference. You can report unacceptable behavior to any member of staff. Staff can be found in the event onsite, or you may email one of the contacts below.

SCOPE

We expect all event participants (staff, sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, and other guests) to abide by this code of conduct at all event venues and event-related social events.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY

Video recordings and photographs are being taken at this event. By entering, you agree to have your image and likeness used by Aliento. Minors not accompanied by their guardian will need to get their guardian consent.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Suzie Nava, Administrative Assistant, admin@alientoaz.org

ALIENTO POLICIES

  • We believe our community should be truly open to everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all. By participating in the event, you agree to abide by the event Code of Conduct which can be viewed through the event website.

  • All attendees and proceedings require event registration to attend. No Exceptions.

  • When you enter this event, you may be in areas that are being filmed by video or photography. By entering the event premises, you consent to the filming, display, release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of your image and anything spoken by you to be used for news, Webcasts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on Web sites, or any other purposes by Informa Connect. You release Informa Connect and its respective affiliates, employees and representatives, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with such filming. You have been fully informed of your consent and release.

  • Anyone observing to be soliciting business in the aisles or other areas or another company’s booth will be asked to leave immediately. Additional penalties may also be applied. Please report any violations you may observe to Show Management.

  • Distribution of flyers, notes, pamphlets, or brochures at the Expo or any event session without written consent is forbidden.

  • I waive all claims against Aliento, its employees, contractors, volunteers, and interns for any injuries, damages, losses, or claims, whether known and unknown, which arise during or result from my participation in Aliento events, hereinafter referred to as “Activity”, regardless of whether or not caused in whole or part by the negligence or other fault of Aliento.

    I am voluntarily participating in this Activity. I understand that there are risks associated with my participation in this Activity, such as physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death, or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from my own or others’ actions, inactions, or negligence or the condition of the Activity location (s) or facility (ies). Nonetheless, I assume all risks of my participation in this Activity, whether known or unknown to me, including travel to and from the Activity (including air travel) or any events incidental to this Activity.