{"id":1678717,"date":"2018-07-23T14:31:50","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T21:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/pages\/?page_id=1678717"},"modified":"2025-04-24T14:06:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T21:06:41","slug":"code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/code-of-conduct\/","title":{"rendered":"Code of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1279975\" title=\"TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2015 - Day 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=680,453 680w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=1280,853 1280w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=430,287 430w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=720,480 720w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=800,533 800w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=668,445 668w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=563,375 563w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=926,617 926w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=708,472 708w, https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/16758204214_218dd14c1c_o.jpg?resize=50,33 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-report-incidents-to-techcrunch-staff-by-calling-1-707-873-0061-texting-tcsf-to-that-same-number-or-emailing-codeofconduct-techcrunch-com-if-you-are-experiencing-an-emergency-dial-911\"><strong>Report incidents to TechCrunch staff by calling +1 (707) 873-0061 , texting TCSF to that same number, or emailing <a href=\"mailto:codeofconduct@techcrunch.com\/\">codeofconduct@techcrunch.com<\/a>. If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"speakable-summary\" class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>TechCrunch will not tolerate any type of harassment of attendees, including the following but not limited to:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inappropriate physical contact<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unwelcome sexual attention<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display of sexual images in public spaces<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliberate verbal or physical intimidation<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustained disruption of talks or other events<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behaviors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Because of the following but not limited to:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethnicity<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender identity and expression<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual orientation<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical appearance<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body size<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Religion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>As an attendee, you are expected to abide by the guidelines set above. <\/b>At TechCrunch\u2019s discretion, those deemed in violation will be removed from the venue immediately without a refund and barred from future TechCrunch events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you experience or witness a Code of Conduct violation, report it to TechCrunch staff by calling +1 (707) 873-0061, texting TCSF to that same number, or emailing <a href=\"mailto:codeofconduct@techcrunch.com\/\">codeofconduct@techcrunch.com<\/a>. You may also report it directly to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Security staff stationed throughout the venue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">TechCrunch volunteers, identifiable by their TechCrunch T-shirts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">TechCrunch employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We base the TechCrunch Code of Conduct on the principles of inclusion, equality, diversity and respect. These guidelines are necessary to ensure that everyone can safely enjoy TechCrunch events. By purchasing a ticket to, working for, vending at or sponsoring any TechCrunch event, conference and conference-related social event, you agree to the policies set forth above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Report incidents to TechCrunch staff by calling +1 (707) 873-0061 , texting TCSF to that same number, or emailing codeofconduct@techcrunch.com. 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