Code of Conduct for In-Person Events
The Basics
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.
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 respond to complaints. Please familiarise yourself with it before you attend.
General Principles
Zero tolerance: We do not tolerate racism, classism, ableism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, acephobia, or any other bigoted behaviour.
Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity but we prioritise the voices of the most marginalised. Please listen more than you speak.
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 nice: Do not insult, belittle, mock, bully or harrass other attendees.
Criticise Constructively: Aim to be helpful and constructive rather than dismissive or unkind.
Respect boundaries: In our spaces no means no, unambiguously and always. So do ‘I don’t think so’, ‘I’d rather not’, ‘maybe later’ and other soft refusals.
Safety, Security and Privacy
Be discreet. Not every bi+ you meet a our events is out, so please be aware when discussing events elsewhere.
You may not take photos of any attendee without unambiguous permission. We may ask you to delete photos taken without permission.
Members of the press attending our events in a professional capacity will be identifiable at all times. They 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.
Telling us about your experiences
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.org.uk
What We’ll Do
If there’s an issue we might take any of the following approaches.
A warning or reminder about the Code of Conduct
Temporary or permanent removal from our spaces both digitally and offline
Collaborative restorative justice approaches