Code of Conduct
Everyone coming to HackHealth wants to have a good time, and we want to ensure that you do. To this end, we are holding everyone (attendees, volunteers, and mentors alike) to a couple of rules.

1. Respect everyone around you.
Everyone here is a human being with thoughts and feelings of their own. Respect everyone’s boundaries, be considerate, and think before you speak.

2. We will not tolerate disruptive behavior or harassment of any kind.
If you actively harass, discriminate against, or hurt any other attendee, we will throw you out. Everyone deserves a safe and comfortable environment to hack and have fun in, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status, disability, or any other characteristic of their being. Remember that bias (sexism, homophobia, etc.) can be subtle. And don’t be lewd or tell crass jokes.

3. Remember that many other attendees may not be as experienced as you.
You may think that your showing off won’t hurt anyone, but it may put people down and make them feel unqualified to be here. If someone doesn’t know something, don’t be dramatic and make them feel dumb. Instead, teach them about it. They probably know a lot that you don’t, too.

4. Don’t be a sore loser or sore winner.
Yes, you are competing for prizes. And yes, you should be competitive and try to make your hack the best it can be. But don’t go overboard. If you spend all of your time trying to one-up someone else, neither of you will enjoy yourselves. HackHealth aims to be as stress-free an environment as possible.

5. Put your mess in the trash.
No one wants to spend 12 hours hacking in a dumpster. Please throw away your trash and be careful not to make a mess. And for the love of all that compiles, be careful with your drinks! (For those of you who don’t know, there are computers in the desks.) If HackHealth ends up damaging equipment or leaving behind a humungous mess, we won’t be allowed to have food in the rooms ever again.

By coming to HackHealth, you agree to abide by all of these rules from the moment you step through the door. If you violate these rules, we will give you a warning. If you continue to violate them, you will be disqualified and asked to leave.

If you experience any issues, harassment, or discrimination; if anyone is doing anything to make you or others uncomfortable; if you fear for your safety or the safety of someone else, please do not hesitate to tell us. You can tap an E-Board member to speak privately or you can leave us an anonymous note on the podium at the front of the room. Don’t think that you just have to put up with it.

And if you hear or see anyone doing something against the rules, or just being a jerk, don’t be afraid to tell them so. In many cases, especially if it’s subtle, they may not know that they are doing something wrong, and your words will make them a better person. If they become confrontational, we will back you up. Please help us make HackHealth a good experience for everyone.