IslanderHack Code of Conduct

CODE OF CONDUCT 

Be respectful. Harassment and abuse are never tolerated. If you are in a situation that makes you uncomfortable at an IslanderHack Event, if the event itself creates an unsafe or inappropriate environment, or if interacting with an IslanderHack representative or event organizer makes you uncomfortable, please report it using the procedures included in this document. 

IslanderHack stands for inclusivity. We believe that every single person has the right to hack in a safe and welcoming environment. 

Harassment includes but is not limited to offensive verbal or written comments related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, social class, economic status, and veteran status. Additional cases of harassment include but are not limited to sharing sexual images, violent depictions, vulgar language, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, brigading, doxxing, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. 

In particular, attendees should not use sexualized images, activities, or other material both in their hacks and during the event. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes or otherwise create a sexualized environment. 

If what you’re doing is making someone feel uncomfortable, that counts as harassment and is enough reason to stop doing it. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. 

Sponsors, judges, mentors, volunteers, organizers, IslanderHack staff, and anyone else participating in the event are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. 

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, IslanderHack may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event. 

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact IslanderHack using the reporting procedures defined below. 

IslanderHack representatives can help participants contact campus 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. 

We expect participants to follow these rules at all hackathon venues, hackathon-related social events, and online interactions related to the event. 

Reporting Procedures 

If you feel uncomfortable or think there may be a potential violation of the code of conduct, please report it immediately using one of the following methods. All reporters have the right to remain anonymous. 

By sending information to the general reporting line, your report will go to our incident response team members. 

Special Incidents 

If you are uncomfortable reporting your situation to one or more of these people or need to contact any of them directly in case of emergency, direct contact details are listed below. 

 

IslanderHack reserves the right to revise, make exceptions to, or otherwise amend these policies in whole or in part. If you have any questions regarding these policies, please contact IslanderHack by e-mail at IslanderHack@tamucc.edu. 

This document was last updated on: August 12, 2025