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Code of Conduct

Scala Days is governed by the Scala Code of Conduct and the EPFL Code of Conduct. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants.

At the conference venues, participants are free to use bathrooms based on their own self-declared gender identity. A non-binary person is allowed to use any bathrooms.

What to Report

This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Any behavior that undermines safety, dignity or inclusion may be addressed under the Code of Conduct.

  • Violence or threats of violence (verbal or physical)
  • Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or otherwise discriminatory language
  • Personal insults, especially related to identity (e.g. gender, orientation, race, religion, disability)
  • Inappropriate or non-consensual physical contact
  • Unwanted sexual attention, jokes, or comments
  • Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material
  • Doxing (sharing personal or identifying information without consent)
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
  • Repeated disruption of talks or group interactions
  • Encouraging or defending any of the above behaviors

If you experience or witness any of the above, we encourage you to report it.

How to Report

Here are the ways to report an incident:

  • Scan the QR code at the venue to access a form.
  • Report directly to a team member.

Code of Conduct Process

  1. What happened? A behavior that violates the Code of Conduct occurs.
  2. Who can report? Victim, witness, volunteer, or organizer.
  3. How to report? Fill out a form. Assistance available on site if needed.
  4. What information is collected?
    • Type of behavior
    • Description of the incident
    • People involved (optional)
    • Safety and contact preferences
  5. Who handles the report? An expert group (lawyer, mediator, psychologist).
  6. Evaluation and decision: The expert group reviews the report to assess seriousness, repetition, impact, and safety concerns. They decide on the appropriate course of action.
  7. Possible outcomes:
    ✅ Support & resources (e.g. listening, referral to a professional)
    ⚠️ Verbal or written warning to the person responsible
    🚫 Exclusion from the event or community space
    📝 Referral to legal authorities if applicable


All decisions are made with confidentiality, proportionality, and the safety of the community and the individual in mind.