CNCF + LINUX FOUNDATION EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and Linux Foundation are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for participants at all of our events, whether they are held in person or virtually. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and Linux Foundation events are working conferences intended for professional networking and collaboration in the CNCF + Linux community. They exist to encourage the open exchange of ideas and expression and require an environment that recognizes the inherent worth of every person and group. While at The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and Linux Foundation events, in person or virtual, or related ancillary or social events, any participants, including speakers, attendees, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors, booth staff and anyone else, should not engage in harassment in any form.
The expanded Event Code of Conduct contains full details and examples, which cover behavior expectations, unacceptable behavior and consequences, as well as incident reporting and response protocol.
SUITCASING OR OUTBOARDING
No Suitcasing or Outboarding. “Suitcasing” is the practice of participating in an event as an attendee and using that attendee access to solicit business from other attendees, exhibitors, or event participants. “Outboarding” is the practice of setting up events, activities, exhibitions, or a booth in the Event venue or its vicinity (e.g., in a hotel room, lounge, or meeting space, or at a nearby business) without authorization. In both cases the effect is to take the benefits of being a sponsor or exhibitor without having paid the fees (which are necessary for The Linux Foundation, a nonprofit organization, to be able to create and host the event), and to undermine the structures of the event around sponsorship and exhibition. Any attendees Suitcasing or Outboarding may have their access to the event revoked, and may be barred from participating at future events. If you see a party Suitcasing or Outboarding at the event, please report it to The Linux Foundation staff.
DRUG USE
No Drugs. Use of recreational drugs, including all DEA-scheduled drugs (without a prescription) and all cannabinoids, is not permitted at the event. Such drugs are also not permitted as part of any giveaway or promotion at the event.
FIREARMS
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and The Linux Foundation do not allow firearms, regardless of whether they are permitted or not, or whether they are concealed or not, to be brought into our events. By agreeing to these terms, you are agreeing that you understand this policy and will not bring a firearm into the event.
ACCEPTANCE OF RISK; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; WAIVER OF CLAIMS
BY REGISTERING TO ATTEND THE EVENT, AND/OR BY ATTENDING THE EVENT, YOU AGREE THAT TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE LINUX FOUNDATION WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, THAT OCCUR AS A RESULT OF YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE RESULTING FROM LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH. IF THE FOREGOING LIMITATION IS NOT ENFORCEABLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THEN YOU AGREE THAT THE LIABILITY OF THE LINUX FOUNDATION WILL IN NO CASE EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR YOUR ADMITTANCE TO THE EVENT. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY ARE AN ESSENTIAL BASIS OF THE LINUX FOUNDATION’S DECISION TO OFFER THE EVENT, AND SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY UPON WHICH DAMAGES MAY BE CLAIMED; REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A PARTY KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES; AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY CAUSE ANY REMEDY TO FAIL IN ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.