NineDots is dedicated to providing an enjoyable, harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of Sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
We operate an unequivocal zero tolerance approach towards harassment at NineDots events in any form.
OUR COMMITMENTS
Anyone in attendance at a NineDots event found violating this policy will be immediately expelled from the event and issued with a lifetime ban from any future event taking place under the NineDots brand.
WHAT IS HARASSMENT?
Harassment can include, but is not limited to:
— Verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion.
— Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
— Harassing photography or recording
— Sustained disruption of talks or other events
— Inappropriate physical contact
— Unwelcome sexual attention
— Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour
Reporting INSTANCES OF HARASSMENT
Harassment and other code of conduct violations reduce the value of our event for everyone. We want you to be happy and feel safe at NineDots Events.
If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, please report it as soon as possible to either one of the event organisers or one of the male or female event staff who will be identified at the start of the event.
You can make a report by:
— Contacting a NineDots staff member, all of whom will be introduced at the beginning of the event, and there will be both male and female staff members in attendance at all events and venues.
— Contacting any of the named ambassadors below – before, during or after the event.
— Filling in a report form here: https://nine-dots.co/gathering/harassment-report/
NINEDOTS AMBASSADORS
We’ve put together a team of ambassadors who you can approach with your report, who have agreed to deal with any reports seriously and discreetly.
Nadine Van Biljon / 07710820665 / hello@nadinevanbiljon.com
Frances Foster
Janina Brocklesby / 07890 043682
Other contacts
Email address for organisers: hello@nine-dots.co
Phone numbers
Andy Gaines: 07799265834
Rahul Khona: 07961418111
Police Emergency: 999
Police Non Emergency: 101
