Code of conduct | DevFest Gandhinagar

Part 1Code of Conduct

DevFest Gandhinagar (Sunday, 1 November 2026) is a harassment-free event for everyone.

DevFest Gandhinagar is a harassment-free event for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, caste, religion, language, nationality, experience level, or technology choice.
This code applies to all attendees, speakers, volunteers, organizers, sponsors, exhibitors, and venue staff. It covers the venue, after-parties, and online spaces (WhatsApp/Telegram groups, social media, livestream chat).
It works alongside the official GDG Community Guidelines.

Be respectful, inclusive, and considerate in speech and actions.
Welcome beginners and questions; don’t mock anyone’s knowledge or background.
Respect personal space and ask before touching, photographing, or recording someone up close.
Follow instructions from organizers, volunteers, and venue security.
Look out for each other and report concerns, even if you aren’t sure.

Harassment, intimidation, stalking, or following someone.
Offensive or discriminatory comments, jokes, or imagery.
Sexual language, imagery, or unwelcome sexual attention, including in talks, slides, and booth materials.
Physical contact without consent, or threats of violence.
Photographing or recording someone who has asked not to be recorded.
Disrupting talks, workshops, or sessions.
Doxxing or sharing others’ personal information.
Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or bringing them to the venue.
Retaliating against anyone who reports an incident.

Contact any volunteer or organizer, or visit the help desk.
Reports can be anonymous. They will be handled confidentially and shared only with those who need to know.
In an emergency, inform an organizer or volunteer at the earliest.

Organizers may take any action they consider appropriate. This includes a warning, removal from a session, expulsion from the event without a refund, banning from future GDG events, and reporting to the venue or law enforcement.
Decisions by the organizing team are final.
Sponsors and speakers who violate the code may have their booth or talk ended immediately.

Registering for or attending DevFest Gandhinagar means you accept these terms and the Code of Conduct.

By registering for or attending DevFest Gandhinagar, you agree to these Terms and the Code of Conduct. Google and the organizers may update them at any time.
GDG Gandhinagar & GDG Cloud Gandhinagar is run by independent community organizers, not by Google. Organizers’ and speakers’ views do not represent Google’s views.
Participation is voluntary. You accept all risks of injury, illness, or loss of or damage to property, and you waive related claims against Google, the organizers, sponsors, and the venue.

Entry requires a confirmed registration/ticket and a valid government-issued photo ID that matches your registration.
Tickets and passes are non-transferable unless the organizers approve a transfer in writing.
Organizers may refuse or revoke entry at their discretion.
The schedule, speakers, sessions, and venue may change without notice. If the event is cancelled, organizers will communicate any refund terms that apply.

Attendees under 18 must have written consent from a parent or guardian, and must be accompanied if required by the organizers.

Follow all venue rules, safety signage, and instructions from security and volunteers.
Weapons, sharp objects, alcohol, drugs, tobacco/vapes, and hazardous materials are prohibited.
Note the emergency exits and assembly points. Follow volunteers’ instructions in an evacuation.
You are responsible for your own belongings. Lost-and-found items are kept at the help desk.

The event will be photographed, recorded, and livestreamed. By attending, you authorize Google, the organizers, and their partners to use your image, voice, and likeness for any purpose without compensation.
Recording full sessions for redistribution requires permission from the speaker and the organizers.

Speakers keep ownership of their content and are responsible for having rights to everything they present.
Slides, code, and recordings shared by the organizers are for personal learning unless stated otherwise.

Sponsors and exhibitors must follow the Code of Conduct. Booth staff, materials, and promotions must be professional and inclusive.
Collecting attendee data, such as by badge scans or forms, requires the attendee’s explicit consent.
Unauthorized selling, solicitation, flyer distribution, or recruitment is not allowed.

Event Wi-Fi is for event use only. Illegal activity, network attacks, and excessive bandwidth use are prohibited.

You may receive emails from Google and from organizers or members. You can unsubscribe through your profile or the email footer, but you may still receive event-specific emails.

By submitting your data, you consent to Google sharing your RSVP details with local organizers under Google’s Privacy Policy.
Organizers will process your personal data only for running the event, such as check-in, communication, and safety. Data is handled in line with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Thank you for helping make DevFest Gandhinagar 2026 safe, welcoming and inclusive for everyone.