Code of Conduct

This policy is a “living” document, and subject to refinement and expansion in the future. If you think something should be added to this document, please let us know via contact@dutchgamesassociation.nl.

For the in-person events and online networking opportunities organized by the Dutch Games Association the following Code of Conduct applies. At all our activities and events, we stand for an environment that is inclusive, respectful and safe for all participants. To ensure this, we require all attendees, speakers, hosts, participants, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers and organizers to adhere to our Code of Conduct.

Please read on to see what we mean by:

Inclusive

All people with a passion for games and/or who are interested to learn more about the games industry are welcome and supported at Dutch Games Association events.

We ensure a safe and welcoming environment for participants, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, personal preference, race, religion, physical or mental health conditions or physical appearance.

Respectful

Giving and receiving feedback, meeting new people and discussing different viewpoints is of great value when it is done in a respectful, professional and considerate way.

We require all communication and behavior at our event to be appropriate, professional and empowering towards all participants. Sexual language and behavior, personal attacks, unnecessary comments on appearance or personal preferences, disregarding personal space or communicated boundaries and disrespectful feedback are not accepted. All other behaviors that put people around you in a disadvantaged position or make them feel uncomfortable are also deemed inappropriate.

Safe

We support people to come together to learn and to grow professionally, but also to  make new friends and feel at home. A safe space is absolutely necessary for that.

Harassment, discriminatory jokes, exclusionary behavior or encouraging any of these kinds of behaviors aren’t acceptable.

All behavior must be professional and respectful to other participants.

To conclude

At all Dutch Games Association events and gatherings, we communicate and behave in service of the creation of a friendly, supporting space where personal and professional growth can happen. We have a joint responsibility to create and maintain this space. If you witness any behavior that might make a person feel uncomfortable we encourage you to respectfully discuss this behaviour with the person(s) involved.

If you are subject to unacceptable behavior, notice that someone else is being subject to unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify the organizer as soon as possible. All reports will remain completely confidential.