The Locomotive Code of Conduct (COC) is a set of boundaries and guidelines that we require every participant to agree to during their time at all Locomotive events and associated environments.

Our COC applies to everyone participating in Locomotive events in any capacity: this includes workshop attendees, performers, teachers, directors, production crew and volunteers. It does not apply to staff employed by our event venues; however we expect these venues to treat our participants respectfully and professionally, and we will absolutely go in to bat for you if you have a negative experience.

It is our responsibility as events organisers to provide a safe space for all participants, and to have rules and systems in place to manage any situation that threatens that safety. Locomotive asks all participants and contractors in our workshops, performances, networking and social events to commit to these principles, to respect each other and our audience, and to maintain professionalism and integrity.

HARRASSMENT
We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race, age, ethnicity, disability, physical appearance, body size, and/or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of or by participants or staff in any form.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

offensive verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination (related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion)
deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following harassing photography or recording sustained disruption of talks or other events
inappropriate physical contact unwelcome sexual attention
advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour.

Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, Locomotive retains the right to take any actions to keep our space a welcoming environment for all participants, including warning the offender or expulsion from current and/or future events. Organisers may take action to redress anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, disrupting events, or making the environment hostile for any participants.

COMMUNICATION
All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. This applies both to participants and teaching. We understand that you are working in the moment and that sometimes inappropriate things come out (especially in workshops) - we trust you to use your best judgment and to play from a place of fun, love and respect for your fellow improviser.

VENUES
When onsite at any venue: attend safety briefings where relevant, adhere to all safety guidelines, and follow any and all instructions given by venue management and Locomotive staff. Respect the alcohol license at venues. Be on time and prepared for shows, call times, and workshops. Respect the facilities. Report any hazards or accidents promptly and honestly. Be a good neighbour. Make each other look good.

REPORTING
To report any issue, you can talk to any of our company or email us at hello@locomotive.nz. All reports will be kept confidential unless otherwise agreed. When reporting a breach or discussing any issues you are welcome to include a support person at any stage (and they do not have to be involved in the course or company).

Consequences for breaching the Code of Conduct will be commensurate with the severity of the situation, and may include: apologies to affected parties, fines where financial loss has been incurred, exclusion from events, removal from events without refund, and being directed not to return in future. All decisions with regards to such situations are at the sole discretion of Locomotive.

Thank you for helping make Locomotive events a welcoming, friendly environment for all.

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