{"id":1149,"date":"2023-10-17T21:54:23","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T01:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcmu.popcon.us\/popcon-indy\/?page_id=1149"},"modified":"2024-11-12T02:55:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T07:55:04","slug":"code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/popcon.us\/popcon-indy\/about-popcon\/code-of-conduct\/","title":{"rendered":"Code of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1149\" class=\"elementor elementor-1149\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffc0d09 e-flex e-con-boxed wcf-starter-animations-none e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ffc0d09\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d89f0b7 e-con-full e-flex wcf-starter-animations-none e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d89f0b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bcfe85 elementor-widget__width-inherit wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0bcfe85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Code of Conduct<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76d2b34 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76d2b34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The purpose of this Code of Conduct policy is to ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all attendees, participants, volunteers, and staff members at PopCon. This policy applies to all individuals present at the convention, regardless of their role or status.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fac8a4 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex wcf-starter-animations-none e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5fac8a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fa6034 elementor-widget__width-inherit wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8fa6034\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Links<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d13ebf elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2d13ebf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32fad92 quick-links elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"32fad92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#expected\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248zm-448 0c0-110.5 89.5-200 200-200s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200S56 366.5 56 256zm72 20v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h116v-67c0-10.7 12.9-16 20.5-8.5l99 99c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-99 99c-7.6 7.6-20.5 2.2-20.5-8.5v-67H140c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Expected Behaviors<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#prohibited\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248zm-448 0c0-110.5 89.5-200 200-200s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200S56 366.5 56 256zm72 20v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h116v-67c0-10.7 12.9-16 20.5-8.5l99 99c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-99 99c-7.6 7.6-20.5 2.2-20.5-8.5v-67H140c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Prohibited Behaviors<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#reporting\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248zm-448 0c0-110.5 89.5-200 200-200s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200S56 366.5 56 256zm72 20v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h116v-67c0-10.7 12.9-16 20.5-8.5l99 99c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-99 99c-7.6 7.6-20.5 2.2-20.5-8.5v-67H140c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Reporting Procedure<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#final\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-arrow-alt-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248zm-448 0c0-110.5 89.5-200 200-200s200 89.5 200 200-89.5 200-200 200S56 366.5 56 256zm72 20v-40c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12h116v-67c0-10.7 12.9-16 20.5-8.5l99 99c4.7 4.7 4.7 12.3 0 17l-99 99c-7.6 7.6-20.5 2.2-20.5-8.5v-67H140c-6.6 0-12-5.4-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Final Words<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a028794 e-flex e-con-boxed wcf-starter-animations-none e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a028794\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64c31ee wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64c31ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"expected\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expected Behavior<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e74f6 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7e74f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All individuals attending or participating in the convention are expected to:<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><ul><li>Treat others with respect: Be considerate, kind, and respectful towards fellow attendees, participants, volunteers, and staff members. Do not engage in any form of harassment, discrimination, or offensive behavior based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.<\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a safe environment: Help create a safe space for everyone by avoiding aggressive or intimidating behavior, physical or verbal harassment, and any actions that may cause harm or discomfort to others.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate openly and constructively: Encourage open dialogue and discussion while being mindful of others&#8217; viewpoints. Disagreements should be addressed respectfully and without resorting to personal attacks or inflammatory language.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect personal boundaries: Obtain explicit consent before engaging in physical contact or taking photographs\/videos of individuals. Always respect others&#8217; privacy and personal space.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comply with PopCon policies: Familiarize yourself with and adhere to all convention policies, rules, and instructions provided by the organizers. This includes complying with any specific policies related to cosplay, prop weapons, photography, or autograph sessions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c6da6b wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c6da6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"prohibited\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prohibited Behavior<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a609df3 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a609df3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following behaviors are strictly prohibited at PopCon:<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harassment: Engaging in unwelcome, offensive, or threatening behavior, whether it be verbal, physical, or written, towards any individual. This includes but is not limited to unwanted advances, stalking, or repeated disruptions of an individual&#8217;s participation in convention activities.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discrimination: Treating any individual unfairly or differently based on their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hate speech: Using language, symbols, or actions that promote or incite discrimination, violence, or hatred based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bullying: Engaging in repetitive, harmful, or intimidating behavior that creates an uncomfortable or hostile environment for others.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-consensual photography or recording: Taking photographs or recording individuals without their explicit consent or disregarding requests to stop photographing or recording.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disruption of events: Intentionally disrupting or interfering with convention activities, panels, workshops, or performances, thereby causing inconvenience or harm to others.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eff2b5 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8eff2b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"reporting\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reporting Procedure<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f578d6b wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f578d6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience or witness any behavior that violates this PopCon Code of Conduct policy, please report it immediately to any convention staff member or volunteer.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All reports will be treated seriously and with respect. PopCon organizers will conduct a thorough investigation and take appropriate action, which may include but is not limited to warnings, expulsion from the convention without refund, or reporting the incident to local law enforcement authorities if necessary.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f1cb2 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52f1cb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"final\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Words<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bae8a78 wcf-starter-animations-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bae8a78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;wcf_starter_animations&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;wcf_anim_duration&quot;:1000,&quot;wcf_anim_delay&quot;:0,&quot;wcf_anim_ease&quot;:&quot;ease&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By attending or participating in PopCon, you acknowledge and agree to abide by this Code of Conduct policy. PopCon organizers are committed to upholding the principles of inclusivity, respect, and safety for all attendees and will take necessary measures to ensure a positive experience for everyone.<\/p><p>Remember, your behavior shapes the PopCon convention experience for others. Let&#8217;s make this a memorable and enjoyable event for all!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The purpose of this Code of Conduct policy is to ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all attendees, participants, volunteers, and staff members at PopCon. This policy applies to all individuals present at the convention, regardless of their role or status. 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