Participation

In order to participate in a Digital Commerce Finland (DCF) organized event, all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers must agree to abide by this code of conduct (“Code of Conduct”). DCF reserves the exclusive and sole right to enforce its code of conduct.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOR

In order to support an environment that builds community and positive connections, the following behaviors are expected of all participants in DCF-organized events:

• Be present and participate actively 
• Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants
• Act with respect towards everyone you encounter, including event and venue staff
• To support a participatory learning environment for everyone, be mindful of how much time you use (e.g. in discussions or Q&A sessions)
• Behave in accordance with professional standards (such as this Code of Conduct, your respective employer’s policies, and applicable law)

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Harassment, bullying, microaggressions, intimidation, and/or insinuations that are hurtful or interfere with any other attendee’s experience or participation are unacceptable behaviors. Examples of unacceptable behavior include but are not limited to the following:

• Demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior or speech, including but not limited to personal insults, sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ageist or ableist language or any language that insults or demeans the characteristics of a person protected under local law.
• Inappropriate physical contact
• Unwelcome sexual attention, including sexualized comments or jokes, inappropriate touching, groping, or sexual advances.
• Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following.
• Sustained disruption, including during talks and presentations.
• Displaying sexually explicit or violent material including in presented materials (e.g. slides, presentations, talks) or in informal settings or on personal devices (e.g. on your phone).
• Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person or group.
• Bullying including repeated verbal abuse; verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a threatening, intimidating or humiliating nature; or the sabotage or undermining of a person’s performance.
• Theft or inappropriate removal or possession of property.
• Use, distribution, sale, or transfer of illegal drugs.
• Any other illegal activity or forms of harassment not covered above.

DCF reserves the right in its sole discretion to determine what constitutes unacceptable behavior and what actions it will take to address incidents that occur.

CONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated at DCF-organized events. Anyone asked by a DCF staff member or affiliate to stop engaging in unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior or fails to comply with expected behavior at any time during the organized event, DCF may take any action it deems appropriate, including but not limited to removing the participant from the event without a refund.

WHAT TO DO ABOUT UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

If you witness or are subjected to unacceptable behavior or have any other concerns at a DCF-organized event, notify a DCF staff member as soon as possible. If you have questions in advance of the event regarding the Code of Conduct or its implementation, please email or call Ville Simola, Chief Executive Officer, at ville.simola@digitalcommerce.fi or +358 440700520

AGREEMENT

In line with and in consideration for my participation in a DCF-organized event, I accept and will adhere to the Code of Conduct when participating in such an event. I understand that DCF may take any action it deems appropriate, including removing me from the event without a refund, should I fail to adhere to this Code of Conduct.