Code of Conduct

SageFen Maker Fest welcomes all people, regardless of sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, class, age, disability, physical appearance, body type or size and is committed to providing the type of environment that reflects this. SageFen Maker Fest does not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form towards any SageFen Maker Fest participants.

SageFen Maker Fest is committed to providing a safe and inclusive event experience that is positive and harassment free for all. The following Code of Conduct has been established to ensure this.
The policies below apply to ALL INDIVIDUALS who attend the event, regardless of role or responsibility; be they guest, member, dealer, instructor, professional/author/artist, press, Watch, volunteer, demonstrator or MakerFest staff. The policies also apply to all participant interactions with hotel staff and guests of the hotel.

The following policies are in effect at all SageFen Maker Fest activities. This includes events, planning meetings, and SageFen Maker Fest sponsored meetups or fundraisers, anyone representing SageFen Maker Fest at other events , and in our online communities. Rules should be adhered to at all times during the event and while on event premises.

Your attendance at SageFen Maker Fest and any other related event implies that you have read and agree to the Code Of Conduct and event policies.

  • SageFen members are expected to treat ALL attendees and staff with respect. This includes respecting the personal boundaries and needs of others.
  • Good manners and courteous behavior are expected of ALL. This includes keeping control of tone of voice, body language, and behavior.
  • Be respectful of others. If someone asks you to leave them alone, do so. Keep your hands to yourself.
  • Permission must be obtained PRIOR to pictures and/or video being taken of any other person. Attendees are expected to respect the wishes of any person who does not want to be photographed or filmed.
  • Cosplay is not consent. People commonly wear costumes at these types of events. Please be respectful by not touching them or their costume without a clear invitation. Silence is not permission.
  • All events are family-friendly. Any public displays of affections should be restrained. Excessive and sexually overt displays are prohibited in public forums and spaces.
  1. Loitering in locations that block fire exits or the flow of traffic.
  2. Engaging in disruptive and unsafe behavior that disturbs the public or staff (including real or play fighting).
  3. Physical or verbal harassment of anyone.
  4. Any act which could result in substantial risk or harm to people or property.
  5. Sexual misconduct, such as lewd conduct, indecent exposure, offensive touching, or sexual harassment.
  6. Possession of any item defined as a weapon under our Weapons Policy. 
  7. Consumption of alcohol, drugs, smoking, e-cigarettes, or other intoxicants that are not in compliance with local laws. Anyone visibly impaired or acting inappropriately will be asked to remove themselves from public view.
  8. The selling or soliciting of items or services outside of the dealer space and/or without a permit.
  9. Distribution of flyers or literature without prior authorization from SageFen Maker Fest.
  1. Dangerous, illegal, or destructive behavior will not be tolerated at the event. Report any incidents to event or hotel staff immediately. Any members found to have participated in the aforementioned behaviors anywhere in or around the event space will be subject to consequences as outlined in the Consequencessection of this document.
  2. SageFen Maker Fest will work with the hotel to keep records of actions taken by hotel security and will revoke event memberships from individuals who have been removed from the event site by site security.
  • All SageFen events should be considered a safe space for everyone on-site, including but not limited to SageFen staff, members, volunteers, hotel staff and non-event guests, and members of the public passing through.
  • Safe space in this context is creating a space that allows our members to freely express themselves and their interests without fear of being targeted for their love or passion for the subject material. It is considered an inclusive space for all people. Harassment in any form will not be tolerated.

We believe in creating an environment that is pro-consent. This means a space where people feel comfortable asking about others’ boundaries and being able to express their own. Consent refers to more than sexual situations. It also includes other topics like, personal space, physical boundaries, desire to interact or not interact, and obtaining permission PRIOR to photographing another person.

Our Code of Conduct was last revised 11/24