Women Founders Represent Code of Conduct

Last updated: September 16, 2020

 Importance

We firmly believe in the value and importance of an environment where all Alexa community members feel welcome and safe. This Code of Conduct explains what type of behavior we expect from Alexa community members interacting at live events, virtual events, and across Alexa blogs, online forums, and social media. The purpose of our Alexa events, both live and virtual, and community engagement across social media forums is to foster technical and professional education and encourage community discussion. The terms of this Code of Conduct are non-negotiable. We will not tolerate behavior that runs counter to this Code of Conduct.

Behavior, Scope & Consequences

Live and Virtual Events

Behavior

• You will behave in a way as to create a safe and supportive environment for all events (live or virtual) and event participants (including attendees, participants, vendors, sponsors, speakers, volunteers, and Amazon employees.
• You will not engage in disruptive speech or behavior or otherwise interfere with the event or other individuals’ participation in the event.
• You will not engage in any form of harassing, offensive, discriminatory, or threatening speech or behavior, including (but not limited to) relating to race, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other protected category.
• You will comply with the instructions of event and venue moderators and staff.
• You will comply with all applicable laws.

Scope

We expect all event participants (including Alexa employees, attendees, vendors, sponsors, speakers, volunteers, and guests) to uphold the principles of this Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct covers the main event, whether live or virtual, and all related events (social or otherwise). Amazon employees attending events must continue to abide by all company policies at all times.

Consequences

If we believe that you are not complying with this Code of Conduct, we may deny you entry or require you to leave all event venue(s). You may also be banned from future live and virtual event participation, and from engaging across Alexa blogs, online forums, and social media channels. All determinations are at our sole discretion. We will involve local law enforcement if we deem appropriate.

If we deny you entry or require you leave, you will not be eligible to receive a refund of any fees paid to us related to the event or related events. Suspected breaches of this Code of Conduct may result in disqualification from participating in future live and virtual events.