Close the Loop Hackathon — Code of Conduct
Last updated: July 29, 2026
We want Close the Loop to be a welcoming, safe, and productive event for everyone — regardless of experience level, background, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or nationality. This Code of Conduct applies to all participants, organizers, judges, sponsors, mentors, and staff, and covers all event spaces: the venue, online channels (chat, video, email), and any official social or after-event gatherings.
Expected behavior
- Be respectful, considerate, and collaborative.
- Assume good intent; give and accept constructive feedback graciously.
- Be welcoming to newcomers and people whose experience differs from yours.
- Respect the venue, the equipment, and other people's belongings and workspace.
- Follow the instructions of organizers and venue staff, including health and safety guidance.
Unacceptable behavior
- Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form.
- Offensive, derogatory, or demeaning comments related to any of the characteristics above.
- Unwelcome sexual attention, advances, or imagery; deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following.
- Sustained disruption of talks, judging, or other participants' work.
- Photographing or recording someone — or their screen/work — without their consent (note: your own team's judging call is recorded per the event Terms).
- Threats or incitement of violence; sharing others' private information without consent.
- Cheating, sabotage of other teams, or violating the event rules (including the controlled-endpoint / no-real-world-calls rule in the Terms).
Reporting
If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any concern, contact an organizer in person (look for event staff / organizer badges) or email support@a1mobile.com as soon as you can. Reports will be handled discreetly. When reporting in person, an organizer will help you feel safe for the duration of the event. We will respect confidentiality requests to protect anyone reporting an incident.
Consequences
Organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a warning, removal from the event without refund or prize eligibility, and — where warranted — involving venue security or law enforcement. Organizers have final say in enforcement.
Contact
- In person: any organizer or event staff member
- Email: support@a1mobile.com
- Venue emergency: follow venue staff instructions / call local emergency services
This Code of Conduct is provided under the event Terms & Conditions and may be updated; material changes will be communicated to participants.
