Code of Conduct

Why this exists

This code of conduct applies to www.awscommunity.co.za and the Meetup Group AWS User Group Cape Town on Meetup https://www.meetup.com/aws-cpt/. This website and the Meetup Page is run by AWS Community South Africa.

AWS Community South Africa exists to foster technical and professional education and to encourage community discussion around AWS and cloud technologies. We firmly believe every member deserves an environment where they feel welcome and safe. This Code of Conduct explains the behaviour we expect from everyone taking part in our community — at our events and in our online spaces.

Expected Behaviour

By registering for or attending any of our events, or participating in our online channels, you agree that:

• You will behave in a way that keeps the environment safe, welcoming, and supportive for all participants.
• You will not engage in any form of harassing, offensive, discriminatory, or threatening speech or behaviour, including but not limited to speech or behaviour relating to race, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.
• You will not engage in disruptive speech or behaviour, or otherwise interfere with sessions, speakers, or other individuals' participation.
• You will provide accurate and truthful information when registering or checking in, and you will only register yourself.
• You will only attend events you have registered for. You will not bring unregistered guests, and you will not transfer, lend, or share your registration, badge, or credentials with anyone.
• You will not attempt to receive benefits you are not entitled to. Refreshments, swag, prizes, and other benefits are for registered attendees only, and may be subject to limits set by the organizers.
• You will treat venues, venue hosts, and their staff and property with respect, and follow all venue rules.
• You will comply with the instructions of event organizers, volunteers, and venue staff.
• You will not use our events or channels to market, promote, solicit, or distribute materials for your own products or services, or those of any third party, without the organizers' prior written consent.
• You will comply with all applicable laws and any event-specific requirements, including health and safety requirements.

Scope

This Code of Conduct applies to everyone participating in our community — attendees, speakers, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and organizers — and covers all activities we run, including meetups, workshops, AWS Community Day, related social activities, and our online channels and social media platforms.

Where our events are affiliated with AWS programs, the AWS Code of Conduct also applies.

Reporting

If you witness or are subjected to inappropriate behaviour at any of our events or in our channels, please promptly contact the organizers at staff@awscommunity.co.za, or speak to any organizer at the event.

All reports are treated confidentially.

Consequences

If we believe you have breached this Code of Conduct, we may do any of the following:

• Require you to leave an event you are currently attending;
• Prohibit you from attending or participating in future events;
• Remove you from our community platforms and channels; or
• Remove any content you submitted or posted in violation of this Code of Conduct.

Right of admission is reserved

Right of admission is reserved at all our events. All determinations are made at the sole discretion of the organizers. We will involve venue security or law enforcement if we deem it appropriate.

About Us

AWS User Group Cape Town and AWS Community South Africa is an independent, community-led group. We are not operated by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Amazon Web Services, Inc. or its affiliates, and views expressed at our events are those of the speakers and participants.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Code of Conduct, You can contact us:

• By email: staff@awscommunity.co.za