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Code of Conduct

We are honored to host a community that is vibrant, diverse, and bold. We value and respect the perspective of our guests and employees, and we encourage open exchange of ideas and views in a mutually courteous and consensual environment. We are committed to providing our attendees and staff with a safe and pleasurable experience. 

IDA seeks to ensure that all guests, staff, and volunteers are treated with dignity and respect, and that all of our events can be fully enjoyed without disruption. IDA is dedicated to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender identity & expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, individuality, race, ethnicity, immigration, or economic status, nationality, or religion.

All IDA events participants – including staff, panelists, moderators, vendors, sponsors, guests, volunteers, members of the press, board of directors, industry representatives, attendees, and others are required to comply with this code of conduct before, during, and after events, whether in-person, online, or in any other forum established by the conference.   

IDA does not tolerate harassment in any form. We define harassment as including, but not limited to:

  • any form of verbal or physical abuse, or threatening behavior;
  • unwelcome sexual attention or physical contact;
  • targeted comments related to gender, gender identity & expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, lifestyle choices and practices;
  • deliberate intimidation, stalking, following;
  • harassing photography or recording;
  • use of derogatory language;
  • sustained disruption of programs; 
  • public display of sexual images or use of sexually explicit language.

There will be a zero-tolerance policy for harassment. If you are asked to stop harassing behavior, you must comply immediately. Anyone not in compliance will be removed immediately, without refund, at the sole discretion of IDA or venue staff. IDA also reserves the right to ban violators from future events. In addition, IDA reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason. This policy exists to ensure a safe environment for all IDA event participants.

Please speak to an IDA staff member on-site if you believe you’ve observed or experienced a violation of the Code of Conduct. If you cannot locate an IDA staff member, please contact access@documentary.org. 

In the event of harassment and/or code violations, IDA will work to assess the situation and to respond as soon as possible. All suspected violations of local, state, or federal law should be reported to local law enforcement. For emergencies, immediately dial 911.

We value your attendance and are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. For questions regarding IDA's Code of Conduct agreement, please email conference@documentary.org. IDA strives to provide inclusive and accessible festival spaces and gatherings, clearly noting barriers to accessibility when present and seeking feedback for how we can improve.