u003cstrongu003eTrellis Group Expectationsu003c/strongu003ernu003colu003ern u003cliu003eProvide a safe, professional, and respectful environment for all participants.u003c/liu003ern u003cliu003eOffer a space where people are free to express their identities and ideas.u003c/liu003ern u003cliu003ePresume that everyone’s ideas, skills, and contributions have value.u003c/liu003ern u003cliu003eDo not assume that everyone has the same knowledge or context, and encourage questions.u003c/liu003ern u003cliu003eEnsure that relationships, conduct, and conversations among event attendees, digital users, speakers, journalists, exhibitors, and sponsors remain respectful, participatory, and productive.u003c/liu003ern u003cliu003eProvide an environment free from discrimination or harassment of all kinds.u003c/liu003ernu003c/olu003ernrnu003cpu003eTrellis Group reserves the right to ask anyone in violation of any of these policies to leave Trellis Group events, activities, and digital forums.u003c/pu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eTrellis Group Anti-Harassment Policyu003c/strongu003ernu003cpu003eTrellis Group is committed to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. Harassment includes, but is not limited to:u003c/pu003ernu003culu003ern u003cliu003eOffensive verbal or written comments related to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, etc.u003c/liu003ern u003cliu003eSexual language or images in public spaces.u003c/liu003ern u003cliu003eDeliberate intimidation, stalking, or following.u003c/liu003ern u003cliu003eHarassing photography or recording.u003c/liu003ern u003cliu003eSustained disruption of talks or other events.u003c/liu003ern u003cliu003eInappropriate physical contact or unwelcome sexual attention.u003c/liu003ern u003cliu003eUnwarranted exclusion or patronizing behavior.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernrnu003cpu003eIf any participant at a Trellis event engages in harassing behavior, Trellis Group may take any appropriate action, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event, activities, and digital forums.u003c/pu003ernrnu003cpu003eIf you are harassed, notice someone else being harassed, or have any concerns, please contact a staff member immediately by emailing u003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022mailto:support@trellis.netu0022u003esupport@trellis.netu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e or visit the on-site registration desk. Staff will assist you in contacting hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, providing escorts, or otherwise ensuring your safety for the duration of the event.u003c/pu003ernrnu003cpu003eIf you cannot reach a Trellis Group staff member or if it is an emergency, please call 911 and/or remove yourself from the situation.u003c/pu003ernrnu003cpu003eWe value your attendance and hope that by communicating these expectations, we can all enjoy a safe, inclusive environment.u003c/pu003ernrnu003cpu003eSpecial thanks to our friends at Code for America, whose Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policies helped inform our own.u003c/pu003ern
