WILD AND WINDY BOOK EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT
BE RESPECTFUL
Every person attending a Wild and Windy Book Event should be treated with courtesy and respect at all times. Engage in open and constructive dialogue while refraining from demeaning or discriminatory language or behavior based on race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. Honor diverse perspectives, refrain from personal attacks, and avoid any form of harassment or bullying. Everyone has the right to participate without fear of discrimination, intimidation, or harassment of any kind.
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OBTAIN CONSENT
Recognize and respect the personal boundaries of others. Before hugging, touching, taking photographs, or engaging in other physical contact with an Author, Narrator, Vendor, model, or fellow attendees, ask them if it is okay.
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STRICTLY AVOID SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Unwanted sexual advances of any kind are strictly forbidden. This includes but is not limited to touching, groping, stalking, making lewd comments, and aggressive sexual behavior.
This event has a zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment. Any instance of this will result in removal from the event and a ban from any future events.
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RESPECT DEDICATED SPACES
During parties, there will be a designated space (roped off) that only Authors, Narrators, Vendors, can access, if desired. They will be able to move freely between the attendee space and this additional dedicated space. This allows them the choice whether or not to interact outside their designated safety barrier.
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RULES FOR LINES
There will be no pushing, shoving, verbal harassment, or aggressive behavior tolerated in our lines. This includes fighting, swearing at other attendees, volunteers, coordinators, or team members, and physical contact of any kind.
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ADA ACCOMODATIONS
Wild and Windy Book Event accommodates those with disabilities. To facilitate the event’s efforts to meet ADA guidelines and/or other specific needs, we have a form that allows ADA Attendee Ticket holders to submit their needs and concerns.
We will do our very best to satisfy reasonable requests that may fall outside of those dictated by law made by ADA Attendee Ticket holders. If we are unable to do so, we will notify the ADA Attendee Ticket holder via the email submitted on the form. We ask that the ADA Attendee Ticket holder please submit the form no later than three weeks prior to the event. This statement is intended to reflect our commitment to inclusivity and is not intended to limit or waive any rights afforded under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state laws.
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SERVICE ANIMALS
If a service animal is working, asking to pet, or otherwise distracting the animal is not allowed.
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CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATION
Any person attending or otherwise affiliated with Wild and Windy Book Event must comply with the policies described above. If we discover that a person attending or otherwise affiliated with the event is in violation of these policies, the Wild and Windy Book Event organizers reserve the right to take action deemed appropriate by them, ranging from a warning to revocation of their invitation and/or ticket without a refund and banning that person from future events.
Uniformed security will be present during official events. If you have any concerns, please reach out to the closest security person available or a Wild and Windy Book Event Team member. Be aware of your surroundings. If a potentially unsafe situation is noted, alert a security guard or team member.
Wild and Windy Book Event is an organization committed to being honest and ethical while providing the best book convention experiences possible for everyone. Surveys will be submitted to attendees post convention to help us improve, grow, and learn through attending reader, author, vendor, narrator, and volunteer feedback.