Code of Conduct

Our community is curious, generous, and quick to help. This code isn’t here because we expect bad behavior; it’s here so we all start from the same expectations, and so the room stays safe, open, and worth being in. By taking part, you agree to follow it.

We expect everyone here — builders, hosts, sponsors, and guests alike — to:

• Be considerate. Be respectful and collaborative in speech and actions, and actively acknowledge and respect the boundaries of fellow attendees.
• Communicate well. Use good judgment and communicate in a way that works for a group coming from many different backgrounds.
• Participate in good faith. Show up as an equal, share openly what’s working and what isn’t, and help make the experience your own.
• Take care of each other. Alert the organizer if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or a violation of this code — even if it seems inconsequential.
• Respect people’s work. Don’t copy, screenshot, or share someone else’s in-progress code, prompts, or ideas without their consent. Give credit.
• Handle shared tools responsibly. Tokens, API keys, and sponsor tooling provided for the event are for building here — don’t leak, resell, or abuse them.
• Ask before you capture. Get consent before photographing, recording, or live-streaming someone or their screen.
• Respect Privacy: keep the Chatham House Rule in mind before sharing anything publicly.

Unacceptable Behavior

We’re committed to a welcoming, harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or other identifying characteristics. The following will not be tolerated, in person or online, including but not limited to:

• Offensive or discriminatory comments, jokes, or imagery
• Intimidation, stalking or unwanted following
• Unwanted photography or recording of a person
• Inappropriate physical contact or unwelcome sexual attention
• Sustained disruptions, publishing or sharing private messages without consent

Smaller things matter too: don’t assume anyone’s pronouns, watch out for exclusionary jokes, and keep excessive swearing in check. Sponsors, hosts, and team members are held to the same standard.

Reporting an incident

If you are harassed, see it happen, or have any other concern, please tell us (a host or the organizer) or email events@2389.ai as soon as you can. Share what you can (what happened, when, who was involved) and an organizer can write it down with you, keeping you anonymous wherever possible. All reports are confidential, and the well-being of the person affected comes first.

If you’re ever in immediate danger, call 911.

Thanks for helping keep Hack Party a safe, friendly, and genuinely fun place to build. Hosted by 2389 Research with Prime Radiant. An off-event of Startupfest. Questions? events@2389.ai.