We firmly believe in the value and importance of an environment where all Auto/Mate community members feel welcome and safe. This Code of Conduct explains what type of behavior we expect from the Auto/Mate community members interacting at live events, virtual events, and across Auto/Mate blogs, online forums, and social media. The purpose of our Auto/Mate 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

Behavior

1.     You will behave in a way as to create a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for all Auto/Mate virtual event (webinar, live streams, etc.) participants (including Auto/Mate employees, moderators, attendees, vendors, sponsors, speakers, and volunteers).

2.     You will not engage in disruptive speech or behavior or otherwise interfere with the virtual event or other individuals’ participation in the event.

3.     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.

4.     You will comply with the instructions of the moderator and any Auto/Mate virtual event staff.

5.     You will comply with all applicable laws.

Scope

We expect all virtual event participants (including Auto/Mate employees, moderators, attendees, vendors, sponsors, speakers, and volunteers) to uphold the principles of this Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct covers the main virtual event and all related events (social or otherwise). Auto/Mate employees participating in virtual events must continue to abide by all company policies at all times.

Consequences

Breaches of this Code of Conduct may result in disqualification from participating in future live and virtual events and from engagement across Auto/Mate blogs, online forums, and social media channels.

Contact Us

If you witness or are subjected to inappropriate behavior at one of our events, please promptly contact Shelly Del Rosario, Sr. Manager Events, sdelrosario@dealersocket.com.