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  <h1>Madworks Code of Conduct</h1>

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  Madworks Coworking and Startup Weekend Madison are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any discussion or presentation. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of the event organizers.
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  Harassment includes but is not limited to offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion; sexual images in public spaces; deliberate intimidation; stalking; following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact; and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
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  <p>If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of event staff immediately. Event staff can be identified by their badges/nametags</p>

  <p>Staff will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.</p>

  <h3>Staff &amp; Contact information</h3>
  <ul>
    <li>Brian Samson - brian@briansamson.com - 608-620-4104</li>
    <li>Chris Meyer (Startup Weekend Only) - team@sector67.org</li>
    <li>Police Emergency: 911</li>
    <li>Police Non-emergency: 608-266-4948</li>
    <li>Sexual Assault Hotline: 608-251-7273</li>
    <li>Taxi Companies:</li>
    <li>Badger: 608-256-5566</li>
    <li>Green: 608-255-1234</li>
    <li>Union: 608-242-2000</li>
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  We expect participants to follow these rules at all event venues and event-related social events.
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