Code of Conduct for In-Person Events

The Basics

This Code of Conduct exists to set out the behaviour expectations you agree to when you use our spaces, and to tell you how we’ll handle violations.

Biscuit’s events should be a safe, affirming space for all attendees, regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, nationality, class, disability or sexual or romantic orientation, or any other characteristic.

General Principles

  1. Zero tolerance: We do not tolerate racism,classism, ableism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, acephobia, or any other bigoted behaviour.

  2. Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity but we prioritise the voices of the most marginalised. Please listen more than you speak

  3. Responsibility: We promote personal responsibility. Please understand the potential power of your words and and a sincere apology when you get it wrong

By participating in Biscuit’s events and other spaces you agree to follow this Code of Conduct and contribute to creating an environment that is welcoming, supportive, respectful, and enriching for everyone.

Behaviour Guidelines

Be reasonable

  • Hate speech is not tolerated

  • Malicious misgendering is not tolerated

  • Be kind: Do not insult, belittle, mock, bully or harass other attendees

  • Criticise Constructively: Aim to be helpful and constructive rather than dismissive or unkind.

  • Respect boundaries: No means no, unambiguously and always. So does ‘I don’t think so’, ‘I’d rather not’, ‘maybe later’ and other soft refusals

Safety, Security and Privacy

  • Be discreet: You may not out anyone to non-attendees

  • You may not take photos of any attendee without unambiguous permission

  • Members of the press attending our events in a professional capacity will be identifiable at all times and must assume any comments are off the record unless explicitly stated

  • Please do not attend Biscuit events if you are experiencing symptoms of a contagious respiratory or gastrointestinal illness

  • Know your limits: please do not abuse alcohol or illicit substances at our events, and respect when events are fully sober

Reporting Violations

If you experience inappropriate behaviour (including but not limited to violence, bigotry and predation) please report it to us if you feel comfortable doing so. You can speak to us directly or email sayhello@thisisbiscuit.com

What We’ll Do

Violatons of this Code of Conduct may result in the following actions:

  • A warning or reminder about the guidelines

  • Temporary or permanent removal from our spaces both digitally and offline

  • Collaborative restorative justice approaches