تغييرات

* Encourage, support or assist violations of this Code of Conduct

* Encourage, support or assist violations of this Code of Conduct

=== When and where does the Code of Conduct apply? ===

== When and where does the Code of Conduct apply? ==

This Code of Conduct applies in all Access Now programs, events, and spaces, including websites, mailing lists, social media platforms, coalitions, and convenings such as RightsCon, digital security clinics and workshops, and any other fora that Access Now hosts, both online and off.

This Code of Conduct applies in all Access Now programs, events, and spaces, including websites, mailing lists, social media platforms, coalitions, and convenings such as RightsCon, digital security clinics and workshops, and any other fora that Access Now hosts, both online and off.

Access Now’s Code of Conduct team makes decisions on the basis of reported behaviour taking place at Access Now spaces — or beyond — that violates the values enshrined in our Code of Conduct.

Access Now’s Code of Conduct team makes decisions on the basis of reported behaviour taking place at Access Now spaces — or beyond — that violates the values enshrined in our Code of Conduct.

=== How to contact us about a violation ===

== How to contact us about a violation ==

If you are being harassed by a participant or stakeholder of the Access Now community, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have concerns about other conduct, please contact us as soon as possible. Access Now has designated staff for receiving reports and an established procedure for handling incidents of harassment.

If you are being harassed by a participant or stakeholder of the Access Now community, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have concerns about other conduct, please contact us as soon as possible. Access Now has designated staff for receiving reports and an established procedure for handling incidents of harassment.

We understand that talking about an incident that you experience or witness can be upsetting. We will make every effort to respond with sensitivity and respect, and we encourage you to share the information in any way that makes you feel comfortable, including bringing someone along to support you when you contact us. You will not be asked to confront others or engage in the response process for a violation of the Code of Conduct.

We understand that talking about an incident that you experience or witness can be upsetting. We will make every effort to respond with sensitivity and respect, and we encourage you to share the information in any way that makes you feel comfortable, including bringing someone along to support you when you contact us. You will not be asked to confront others or engage in the response process for a violation of the Code of Conduct.

=== How we respond to information about violations ===

== How we respond to information about violations ==

# We work to stabilize the situation As soon as we get information about a possible violation of the Code of Conduct, we will immediately take any steps necessary to ensure the safety of the reporting individual/survivor(s), and of the community, which may include: taking the survivor(s) to a safe location; calling law enforcement, medical services, and other emergency services; and/or asking the object of the report to leave the premises.

# We work to stabilize the situation As soon as we get information about a possible violation of the Code of Conduct, we will immediately take any steps necessary to ensure the safety of the reporting individual/survivor(s), and of the community, which may include: taking the survivor(s) to a safe location; calling law enforcement, medical services, and other emergency services; and/or asking the object of the report to leave the premises.

# We initiate the review and response process After stabilizing the situation, and as soon as possible, our Code of Conduct Coordinator will initiate the response process, and with the support of the Code of Conduct team, will review the information that we have received, including determining whether we need additional information.

# We initiate the review and response process After stabilizing the situation, and as soon as possible, our Code of Conduct Coordinator will initiate the response process, and with the support of the Code of Conduct team, will review the information that we have received, including determining whether we need additional information.

# We determine what action is needed, including remedy After carefully considering factors such as the content, nature, and threat level of the incident, and evaluating the available information, we will determine a course of action, including deciding whether and which remedy is appropriate. Potential remedies include warnings; denying funding and support; removing a speaker from an event; or banning a participant from future events. If a remedy or the timing of it puts the safety and confidentiality of the reporting individual(s)/survivor(s) at risk, our team will take that into consideration and prioritize preventing further harm.

# We determine what action is needed, including remedy After carefully considering factors such as the content, nature, and threat level of the incident, and evaluating the available information, we will determine a course of action, including deciding whether and which remedy is appropriate. Potential remedies include warnings; denying funding and support; removing a speaker from an event; or banning a participant from future events. If a remedy or the timing of it puts the safety and confidentiality of the reporting individual(s)/survivor(s) at risk, our team will take that into consideration and prioritize preventing further harm.

=== Who is on our Code of Conduct team ===

== Who is on our Code of Conduct team ==

All members of our Code of Conduct team are available to help if you want to report an incident, and they are each empowered to take immediate steps to stabilize a situation.

All members of our Code of Conduct team are available to help if you want to report an incident, and they are each empowered to take immediate steps to stabilize a situation.

At times, the Code of Conduct team may consult with our trusted support network of survivors and experts on how best to handle and resolve difficult cases. In such an instance, we will only share information that is necessary for appropriate guidance, and strictly uphold the confidentiality of the reporting individual and survivor(s), and the privacy of the individuals involved.

At times, the Code of Conduct team may consult with our trusted support network of survivors and experts on how best to handle and resolve difficult cases. In such an instance, we will only share information that is necessary for appropriate guidance, and strictly uphold the confidentiality of the reporting individual and survivor(s), and the privacy of the individuals involved.

=== Confidentiality ===

== Confidentiality ==

For the purpose of protecting survivors of harassment, Access Now will not name survivors without their affirmative consent.

For the purpose of protecting survivors of harassment, Access Now will not name survivors without their affirmative consent.

In addition, any notes or documents written by or received by the person(s) conducting the report handling process will be kept confidential to the extent possible and according to any applicable existing state or federal law.

In addition, any notes or documents written by or received by the person(s) conducting the report handling process will be kept confidential to the extent possible and according to any applicable existing state or federal law.

=== Exception ===

== Exception ==

The exceptions of the Code of Conduct violation are: Presentation or discussion of graphic content related to sexuality or sexual activity, including pornography, is permissible if it meets all of the following criteria:

The exceptions of the Code of Conduct violation are: Presentation or discussion of graphic content related to sexuality or sexual activity, including pornography, is permissible if it meets all of the following criteria:

# it is necessary to the topic of discussion and no alternative exists and

# it is necessary to the topic of discussion and no alternative exists and