Respect
We treat every person with dignity. Disagreement belongs to ideas, not to people. Listen generously and assume good intent until proven otherwise.
Code of Conduct
A respectful space for the Python community in Iringa
PyCon events worldwide—including local chapters—follow community norms rooted in the Python Software Foundation Code of Conduct. This page describes how we apply those expectations at PyCon Iringa meetings, workshops, online channels, and partner activities we host or sponsor.
Scope
This Code of Conduct applies to all participants—attendees, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, organizers, and contractors—in every venue we control: in-person events, livestreams, official chat groups and mailing lists, social spaces adjacent to our programs, and chapter-sponsored socials. Sponsors and mentors carry the same obligations as everyone else.
Values we uphold
Inclusion
Python grows when everyone can participate. We welcome contributors of any background, identity, experience level, native language, or ability—and we make space for newcomers.
Safety
Harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and unwanted sexual attention have no place here. So do sustained disruption, stalking, or coercion online or in person.
Integrity
Reports are handled confidentially and fairly. We investigate proportionately, protect reporters from retaliation when we can, and correct harmful behavior.
Expected behavior
- Use welcoming and inclusive language in talks, chats, and workshops.
- Respect others’ boundaries: physical, conversational, and digital.
- Credit ideas fairly and lift up first-time speakers and learners.
- Ask before photographing or recording someone when it is reasonable to do so.
- Escalate concerns early—staff and organizers are here to help.
Unacceptable behavior
The following are examples; the organizing team may address other conduct that undermines a safe, inclusive environment.
- Harassment or intimidation, including offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or age.
- Unwelcome sexual attention, sexual images in shared spaces, or unwelcome physical contact.
- Stalking, sustained disruption of talks or events, or sustained lobbying after someone has asked you to stop.
- Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behavior.
- Abuse of power or prestige—including sponsors and mentors toward learners.
Reporting concerns
See something? Tell us.
We take every report seriously. Information is shared only with people who need it to respond, and we aim to protect reporters from retaliation. If you are unsure whether something counts as a violation, we still want to hear from you—we can discuss options without committing you to a formal process.
Write to: secretariat@pycon.or.tz
We aim to acknowledge receipt within 24 hours for digital reports; at events, we prioritize in-person safety first.
Include when you can
- Your contact details (we keep reports confidential).
- When and where it happened (event name, room, online channel, approximate time).
- What occurred and whether it may still be ongoing.
- Who was involved and whether anyone else saw or heard it.
- Anything else that helps us respond safely and proportionately.
Enforcement
Organizers may warn offenders, require them to leave a session or venue, revoke tickets or credentials without refund, remove posts from official channels, or ban future participation—depending on severity, repetition, and risk to others. Where conduct may violate law, we may involve appropriate authorities. Nothing here prevents the PSF or platform operators from applying their own policies in parallel.
Questions about this page? Contact the chapter or email the secretariat address above.