This code of conduct applies to all situations and interactions during daily office life, as well as our events like parties and book club meetings. We expect every employee and every event participant to be aware of the contents and to act accordingly.

1. Purpose

We are committed to providing a friendly, safe, inclusive, respectful and welcoming environment for all employees, people working with us and visitors of the office, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion (or lack thereof).

This code of conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our office, as well as events, and the consequences for unacceptable behavior.

We invite all employees to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.

2. Expected behavior

The following behaviors are expected and requested of everyone in the office and all participants in our events:

• Participate in an authentic and active way. We value your contributions, feedback and criticism.
• Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
• Attempt collaboration before conflict.
• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
• Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow people. Alert fellow employees or managers if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this code of conduct, even if they seem inconsequential.
• Especially at our events, both internal and external: If you see that somebody is alone, lost or needs help, actively offer your assistance. Be forthcoming.

3. Unacceptable behavior

The following behaviors are considered harassment and are unacceptable within our office and events:

• Violence, threats of violence or violent language directed against another person.
• Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language.
• Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material.
• Posting or threatening to post other people’s personally identifying information ("doxing").
• Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.