CODE OF CONDUCT
FemAle Brew Fest is committed to providing a friendly, safe, supportive and harassment-free environment for all event attendees and participants, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion or other group identity.
This code of conduct outlines the FemAle Brew Fest expectations for all event attendees and participants, including all industry professionals, speakers, vendors, media representatives, sponsors and volunteers. Cooperation is expected from everyone, and organizers will actively enforce this code throughout this event. Violations are taken seriously.
All attendees, industry professionals, sponsors, vendors, partners, FemAle Brew Fest staff and volunteers at any FemAle Brew Fest event and any related events are required to adhere to the following Code of Conduct. Event organizers will enforce this Code throughout the event entirety.
EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
FemAle Brew Fest expects event attendees and participants to communicate professionally and constructively, whether in person or virtually, handling dissent or disagreement with courtesy, dignity and an open mind, being respectful when providing feedback, and being open to alternate points of view. Likewise, FemAle Brew Fest expects that any sharing of information about the organization or any event attendees or participants via public communication channels be shared responsibly and in a way that clearly distinguishes individual opinion from fact.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
FemAle Brew Fest defines inappropriate behavior as that which undermines the spirit of FemAle Brew Fest. Harassment includes offensive verbal or written comments and negative behavior, either in real or virtual spaces, including those that are related to or are based upon gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion or other group identity, or any other targeted comments which may violate any local, state or federal laws. Harassment also includes display of sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events and unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention.
Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any FemAle Brew Fest event venue, including talks, workshops, social gatherings and within social media channels. Sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, media representatives, commentators and activity organizers may not use sexualized language, images, activities or other material, or otherwise create a sexualized environment.
CONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
FemAle Brew Fest may take action in its discretion to address any individual(s) or group(s) it believes fail to meet the standards set forth in this Code of Conduct. If an attendee or participant, in either real or virtual space, engages in inappropriate, harassing, abusive or destructive behavior or language, event organizers will determine and carry out the appropriate course of action, including warning the offender, expulsion from the event without a refund and/or banning the offender from future FemAle Brew Fest events and activities. All participants are expected to observe these rules and behaviors in all event venues, including online venues and social events. Event participants seek to learn, network and enjoy themselves in the process, free from any type of harassment. Please drink responsibly and participate responsibly and with respect for the rights of others.
REFUND POLICY
Violation of this code of conduct will result in immediate physical removal, virtual freezing of your account or accounts and/or cancellation of membership and all associated benefits without refund.
MEDIA CAPTURE AND ATTRIBUTION
FemAle Brew Fest maintains the sole right to record, stream and host all content at FemAle Brew Fest events, whether in-person or virtually.
VIDEO AND PHOTO CONSENT
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, FemAle Brew Fest constitutes an agreement that allows FemAle Brew Fest to use and distribute the registrant's, attendee's and/or participant's image, name or voice in recordings, photographs, videos, websites, social media and/or print and digital collateral.
REPORTING AN INCIDENT
During the festival: contact a staff member, identified by branded "Volunbeer" shirt or badges.
Submitting a report: reports can be submitted anonymously to RAINN via phone (800-656-HOPE (4673)) or online chat.
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Please contact femalebrewfest@gmail.com if you believe you’ve observed or experienced a violation of this Code of Conduct, and FemAle Brew Fest will work to assess the situation and to respond as soon as possible. Notifying FemAle Brew Fest does not constitute or replace a notification to local law enforcement.
All suspected violations of the law should be reported to local law enforcement. For emergencies, immediately dial 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department is available at (954) 764-HELP (4357).