Zenoti Code of Conduct

Our code of conduct covers expected attendee behavior at Innergize to help promote inclusivity.

Important Information

This Code of Conduct covers expected attendee behavior at Innergize to help promote community, inclusivity, and a rich environment for learning and networking. Zenoti created this event with the goal of expanding growth opportunities for all attendees. We believe an explicit code of conduct helps align this goal with our core values of excellence at what we do, and mutual respect among employees, customers and other key stakeholders.

We value the participation of each member of the Zenoti community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable, rewarding experience. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees, speakers, and staff throughout the Innergize event.

To make clear what is expected, all participants, attendees, speakers, exhibitors, organizers, and volunteers at Innergize are required to conform to this Code of Conduct. Zenoti will enforce this Code of Conduct throughout Innergize and reserves all rights to remove, without the option of a refund or other compensation, anyone who violates the Code of Conduct. Zenoti employees who violate the Code of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

The Short Version

Zenoti is committed to providing a well-organized, respectful, collaborative,  harassment-free experience for everyone in attendance, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of in any form, including:

  • Verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct designed to threaten, intimidate, or coerce an attendee.
  • Sexual harassment including unwelcome behavior (whether direct or implied) such as physical contact and advances, demand or request for sexual favors, sexual remarks, display of pornography, and any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.

All communication at and concerning Innergize should be appropriate for a professional audience that includes people of different cultures and backgrounds. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate at any part of Innergize, including presentations, Innergize at MoPOP, or social media postings by attendees concerning events at Innergize.

Be respectful and polite to others. Do not insult, condescend, or otherwise demean speakers or other attendees. Behave professionally as you would in your place of employment. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, ableist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for Innergize.

Attendees violating these rules will be asked to leave the event without a refund at the sole discretion of the conference organizers.  Zenoti employees who violate these rules will be subject to disciplinary action.

You may report any harassing behavior during or after Innergize by sending an email to icc@zenoti.com. Zenoti values your attendance and wants to ensure that every attendee is empowered to report any harassment or other offensive conduct they experience or observe at Innergize.

Zenoti thanks you for helping make this a welcoming, friendly event for all.

The Longer Version

Harassment includes offensive verbal and written comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Innergize staff may issue warnings and participants may be asked to leave without the option for a refund at the sole discretion of the conference organizers.

Be careful in the words that you choose. Sexist, racist, ableist, and other exclusionary jokes can be offensive to those around you. Excessive swearing and offensive jokes are not appropriate for Innergize.

Unacceptable behaviors may include but are not limited to:

  • Harassment and discrimination, including any verbal, written, physical, or visual conduct based on sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, race, age, national origin, and disability.
  • Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of sessions, talks, or other events; inappropriate physical contact, and any unwelcome sexual attention.
  • Any boisterous, lewd, or offensive behavior or language; using sexually explicit or offensive language or conduct, profanity, obscene gestures or racial, religious, or ethnic slurs.
  • Wearing clothing that is not suitable for a professional work environment, that is provocative, inappropriate, or otherwise potentially offensive.
  • Possession of a weapon or any item that can be used as a weapon, that could be used to threaten or cause injury to others if used in a certain manner.
  • Any destruction or vandalizing of personal property, the event site, or materials.
  • Possessing any open can, bottle, or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverages, except in areas specifically designated for the consumption of alcohol; or being intoxicated, as determined by Zenoti, in any event venue or function. Please drink responsibly.
  • Possessing any illegal substance. Zenoti does not tolerate the use or abuse of illegal substances anywhere in the event venues.
  • Smoking is not permitted other than in specifically designated areas.
  • Assembling for the purpose of, or resulting in, disturbing the peace or committing any unlawful act or engaging in any offensive behavior.
  • Any other illegal activity not already covered above.
  • Failure to obey any of the rules or regulations of the event venues or instructions of the event staff.
  • Sharing your event badge with other individuals.

Many event venues are shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons at these locations.

If a participant engages in behavior that violates this code of conduct, Zenoti may take any action it deems appropriate.

Contact Information

If you are being harassed or experience harassment, observe that someone else is being harassed, or have any other safety concerns during Innergize, please contact the Hyatt security staff or a Zenoti employee. They can either directly help or contact the right person who can.

Innergize organizers will be happy to help participants who are experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. Additionally, you may report any harassing behavior during or after Innergize by sending an email to icc@zenoti.com. Zenoti values your attendance and we want to ensure that every attendee is empowered to report any harassment or other offensive conduct they experience or observe at Innergize.

License

This Code of Conduct was adapted from the Zenoti Code of Conduct and from the example policy from the Geek Feminism Wiki, created by the Ada Initiative and other volunteers, which is under a Creative Commons Zero license.