ALIENTO Code of Conduct and Policies

Last updated on September 3, 2025.

PURPOSE

Events hosted by Aliento, a non-profit organization, are strictly non-partisan. Our goal is to foster inclusive, respectful dialogue and learning opportunities for all participants, regardless of political affiliation. By participating, you acknowledge and agree to uphold a respectful and non-partisan environment in alignment with our organizational values and nonprofit status throughout the duration of the event.

As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all, regardless of nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or religion.

This code of conduct outlines our commitments and expectations for participant behavior and the consequences for unacceptable behavior.

We invite all sponsors, speakers, attendees, media, and other participants to help us foster a safe and positive event experience for everyone.

All determinations of appropriate or inappropriate behavior are at Aliento’s sole discretion, and the decision(s) of the Aliento representatives on-site will be final.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS

  • Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.

  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, materials, and speech.

  • Respect personal and physical boundaries.

  • Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert event organizers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.

  • Many event venues are shared with the general public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

  • Intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning materials or conduct by any event attendees.

  • Harassment includes offensive comments (verbal, written, or otherwise) related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following; harassing materials, photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events (whether verbal or otherwise); inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

  • Physical, written, verbal, or other abuse, intimidation, threats, annoyance, harassment, stalking, pushing, shoving, or use of any physical force whatsoever against any person, which in any way creates a disturbance that is disruptive or dangerous, or creates apprehension in a person, as determined by Aliento and its event management, in their sole discretion.

  • Any boisterous, lewd, or offensive behavior or language, including but not limited to using sexually explicit or offensive language, materials, conduct, language, behavior, or content that contains profanity, obscene gestures, or racial, religious, or ethnic slurs.

  • Possession of any item that can be used as a weapon, which may cause danger to others if used in a certain manner.

    • Possess any open can, bottle, or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverages.

    • Possessing any illegal substance, including but not limited to narcotics, marijuana, or other illegal drugs. Aliento does not tolerate the use or abuse of illegal substances anywhere in the Venue.

  • Smoking – other than in designated areas.

  • Assembling for the purpose of, or resulting in, disturbing the peace, committing any unlawful act, or engaging in any offensive behavior.

  • Failure to obey any rules or regulations of the Venue.

CONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated, whether by other attendees, media, speakers, volunteers, organizers, venue staff, or sponsors. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, the event organizers reserve the right to take any action they deem necessary, up to and including expulsion from the event without warning.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU WITNESS OR ARE SUBJECTED TO UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

If you are subjected to unacceptable behavior, notice that someone else is being subjected to unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify an event organizer as soon as possible. All reports will remain completely confidential.

Event staff will be available to assist participants in contacting venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise support those experiencing unacceptable behavior, ensuring they feel safe throughout the event. You can report unacceptable behavior to any member of staff. Staff can be found at the event onsite, or you may email one of the contacts below.

SCOPE

We expect all event participants (staff, sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, and other guests) to abide by this code of conduct at all event venues and related social gatherings.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY

Video recordings and photographs are being taken at this event. By entering, you agree to have your image and likeness used by Aliento. Minors not accompanied by their guardian will need to get their guardian's consent.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Susy Nava, Sr. People and Operations Manager at 480-672-4455.

ALIENTO POLICIES

  • All attendees and proceedings require event registration to attend. No Exceptions.

  • This event is being filmed. When you enter this event, you may be in areas that are being filmed by video or photography. By entering the event premises, you consent to the filming, display, release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of your image and anything spoken by you to be used for news, webcasts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, or any other purposes by Aliento. You release Aliento and its respective affiliates, employees, and representatives, and each and all persons involved, from any liability connected with such filming. You have been fully informed of your consent and release.

  • Solicitation of business or distribution of materials is not permitted at this event.

  • I waive all claims against Aliento, its employees, contractors, volunteers, and interns for any injuries, damages, losses, or claims, whether known and unknown, which arise during or result from my participation in Aliento events, hereinafter referred to as “Activity”, regardless of whether or not caused in whole or part by the negligence or other fault of Aliento.

    I am voluntarily participating in this Activity. I understand that there are risks associated with my participation in this Activity, such as physical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death, or economic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise from my own or others’ actions, inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the Activity location(s) or facility(ies). Nonetheless, I assume all risks of my participation in this Activity, whether known or unknown to me, including travel to and from the Activity (including air travel) or any events incidental to this Activity.