The core of our Code of Conduct is “Be Excellent to Each Other”. We will remove anyone from the event who is not in compliance with our Code of Conduct.

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We expect all participants to support our Code of Conduct. Everyone at the event is a participant, including but not limited to sponsors, speakers, event organizers, staff, and volunteers. We assume that the majority of people are intelligent and intend to do well, but this event will be a safe and productive environment for everyone. To that end, we will spell out the behaviors and/or actions we support and do not support at the event.

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We invite you to help us make the BSidesCache, BSidesSLC, and BSidesRedRocks events places that are welcoming and respectful to all participants, regardless of race, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, national origin, ethnicity, political affiliation, or religion. We desire for everyone to be able to focus on the event, network with other participants, and build up our community, hence we will not tolerate harassment of participants in any form or fashion, including but not limited to online or in person.

We have no tolerance for physical, verbal, sexual harassment, or offensive behavior of any kind.

Examples of harassment include:

• sexualized images in public spaces,

• verbal threats or demands, offensive comments,

• intimidation, stalking, slights and negative messages,

• harassing photography, harassing recording,

• unwelcome physical contact, unwelcome sexual attention, and/or

• sustained disruption of sessions or events.

• Harassment also includes both intentional and unintended offenses.

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Vulgar, obscene, or profane language is strictly prohibited in all conference spaces—including presentations, Q&A sessions, and networking events. Speakers are expected to use professional and inclusive language when addressing attendees. Content that includes slurs, sexual innuendo, explicit language, or other offensive material is not permitted. This helps ensure an environment that is respectful and welcoming to all.

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Our Code of Conduct extends to conference-related social events at off-site locations, and in related online communities and social media.

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If you are not sure, ask—or err on the side of basic decency and common courtesy.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Conference participants violating this Code of Conduct will be expelled from the event without a refund, and/or banned from future events, at the discretion of the BSides staff.

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Please bring any concerns to the immediate attention of the event staff. You may also email help@bsidesslc.org with any concerns. We thank our participants for your help in keeping the event welcoming, respectful, and friendly to all.

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Staff reserves the right to determine what constitutes compliance with this Code of Conduct.
Staff reserves the right to remove anyone from the event for any reason without a refund.