CODE OF CONDUCT

In the same way that Matz has written Ruby with a focus on developer happiness, we are focused on community happiness. The Rails Camp USA community is full of wonderful people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we want to ensure it remains a welcoming and safe environment to all who wish to be a part of it.

Whenever we come together as a community, our shared spaces are opportunities to showcase the best of what we can be. We are there to support our peers - to build each other up, to accept each other for who they are, and to encourage each other to become the people they want to be. With that in mind, if you are present at any Rails Camp USA event, whether as an attendee, organizer, sponsor, or if you are active in our Slack group, we take it as given that you agree to follow this code of conduct:

Rails Camp USA is dedicated to providing harassment-free experiences at events and online spaces for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, or age. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate in any circumstance.

Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other members of the community. Be respectful towards others. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for events supported by Rails Camp USA. Anyone violating these rules at events may be asked to leave the event without a refund at the sole discretion of the organizers. 

If you or someone else is subject to harassment, or you have a concern, please contact Bobbilee, Head Organizer, via our contact us page.

The Rails Camp community is a welcoming and friendly place – thank you for being a part of it.

ALCOHOL

All camps are BYOB. The bus will make a pit stop on the way to camp for you to pick up anything you want. We've not had an issue with this yet, please continue to be safe and respectful.

CANCELATIONS

No matter what the circumstance (including COVID) all tickets are non-refundable. You may however transfer your ticket to someone else up until June 2024. If you decide to transfer your ticket please contact us as soon as possible when you've found a replacement.

We run events in remote places with natural causes that we cannot control. For example large trees fallen or forest fires blocking the road, hurricanes / flooding, and other natural disasters. We will try our best to find alternative venues but it is not guaranteed we will find a venue in time that can host all parties. If we find a venue we will try our best to make sure it is also unplugged and with similar landscape. This falls under our no refund policy (natural cause) upon signing up for camp. WE HIGHLY SUGGEST PURCHASING TRIP INSURANCE.

COVID PROTOCOLS

In 2024 we will have no special duties for COVID testing. Traveler’s insurance, purchased by attendees, remains essential to safeguarding the financial risk associated with travel, this pertains to issues related and unrelated to Covid-19. We continue to encourage all participants to protect their investment accordingly.

DISABIITIES

If you have any disabilities please let us know ASAP so we can accommodate you as best we can! Some cabins are ADA-accessible!

PRIVACY

We do not sell or use your information in any way besides adding you to Flodesk for reminders / emails prior to camp.

CAMP WAIVER + LIABILITY

All of you must sign the camp waiver when purchasing your ticket to attend Rails Camp. Retreat planner insurance policies do not cover the suggested activities available for you at camp. By signing the waiver and viewing the document you’re acknowledging your understanding of these risks. And you’re agreeing to release Rails Camp West from any liability arising from your voluntary involvement in activities provided by the venue.