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Code of Conduct

All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at our conference are expected to follow JCON’s code of conduct.
Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event.
We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.

Open Environment

At JCON, we believe in fostering an open, respectful, and collaborative atmosphere. We encourage participants to be mindful of their actions and consider how they affect others in the community. Positive actions are essential in addressing inequalities and creating a space where everyone can thrive.

We encourage you to recognize and celebrate individuals who make efforts to create a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive environment. Likewise, if you witness or experience any form of unacceptable behavior, we urge you to report it immediately to the event organizers.

We want everyone to feel safe, supported, and able to express themselves fully—without infringing on others' experiences.

 

Expected Behavior

All participants are expected to:

  • Be considerate and respectful in both their actions and speech.
  • Foster collaboration and seek to resolve conflicts constructively.
  • Refrain engaging in demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior.
  • Be aware of their surroundings and considerate of others.
  • Report any dangerous situations, distress, or violations of the Code of Conduct to JCON staff, even if they seem minor.

 

Unacceptable Behavior

Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to:

  • Harassment: Harmful or prejudicial comments or actions related to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or other personal characteristics.
  • Discrimination: Any form of unequal treatment based on identity or group membership.
  • Intimidation or Stalking: Intentional behavior that makes others feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
  • Demeaning or Offensive Speech: Language that disrespects, belittles, or harms others.
  • Inappropriate Physical Contact: Unwanted touch or physical interactions of any kind.
  • Unwanted Sexual Attention: Including sexual comments, jokes, or propositions, and use of sexualized imagery or clothing.
  • Sustained Disruption: Disrupting talks, events, or activities to the detriment of others.


Harassment can include, but is not limited to:

  • Inappropriate comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.
  • Use of sexualized language, imagery, or behavior in any form.
  • Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention.
  • Intimidation, stalking, or following.
  • Recording or photography without consent.
  • Sustained disruption of presentations, events, or activities.
  • Encouraging or enabling any of the above behaviors.

Sexual language and imagery will not be tolerated in any of our activities, events, services, or other formats provided by us.

In particular, organizations (customers, sponsors, booth vendors, or similar) who participate in our conference, attend our talks or use our services, should not use sexualized images, sexualized material, sexualized clothing/uniforms or otherwise create a sexualized environment. They should also not organize, participate or engage in any activities which violate the Code of Conduct.

 

Reporting Unacceptable Behavior

If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior, please notify a JCON organizer immediately. You may report the behavior in person at the Info-Point (Ground Floor of Cinedom, while JCON EUROPE is active), or by contacting us at [email protected]

We will take your report seriously and handle it with discretion. If desired, we can assist with:

  • Providing an escort for those feeling unsafe.
  • Contacting venue security or local law enforcement.
  • Offering support to help you feel safe and comfortable for the remainder of the event.

 

Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior

Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.

JCON reserves the right to take any action we deem necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of participants, including but not limited to:

  • Warnings.
  • Immediate expulsion from the event without a refund.
  • Banning individuals or organizations from future events.
  • Reporting incidents to local authorities if necessary.

Unacceptable behavior from any individual or organization, including sponsors and those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated.

 

Prohibited Organizations and Collaborations

We take the liberty to refuse collaboration with organizations connected to child labor, human exploitation, gambling, illegal drugs, weapons, or any other harmful practices. This includes declining offers of sponsorship or attendance from such entities.

 

Addressing Grievances

If you feel that you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you may submit a grievance to [email protected]. Grievances will be handled in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and we are committed to resolving disputes fairly and transparently.

 

Prevention and Education

To foster a culture of safety and respect, JCON is committed to ongoing education and training for staff and volunteers on anti-harassment policies. We also encourage all participants to be proactive in maintaining a positive and respectful environment for all.