Noble Steed strives to organise events that bring the game development community together, and is proactive about creating and implementing policies that ensure a safe and fun environment for attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and volunteers alike.

This code explains our expectations and rules, which includes general good practice behaviour. Anyone not following these rules or behaving in an unacceptable way will be asked– and expected– to stop doing so immediately and may be removed from the event. 

If at any point you feel unsafe at one of our events or that any of the rules have been broken, we ask that you inform a member of staff immediately. If you feel any concerns about your safety prior to events, or have something to report, please email us at hello@noblesteed.games.

Unacceptable behavior

We have zero tolerance towards any verbal or physical threats, violence, abuse or harassment at any of our in-person or digital events. This includes:

• Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability and marital status.
• Offensive language and gestures, whether it is verbal harassment or abuse, sexually explicit language or gestures, profanity, obscenity or racial, religious or ethnic slurs.
• Any inappropriate or offensive materials, and any content that is intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning, including the inappropriate use of nudity or sexual images in public spaces. 
• Sexual harassment, including inappropriate physical contact and unwelcome sexual attention whether verbal, physical or otherwise, in person or online.
• Stalking, or behaviour that causes apprehension to others including following, photography, and recording. If taking photos or videos of people at in-person events and posting to social media, ensure that you have everyone’s consent to do so.
• Threats, intimidating and threatening behaviour, whether verbal, physical or written, including menacing gestures.
• Physical harassment, threats and acts of violence, including pushing, shoving and the use of any physical force.
• Possession or display of any weapon or other item used to threaten or intimidate.
• Deliberately damaging the venue or other people’s property.
• Stealing from the venue or other people’s property.

Be considerate

• Never act in a way that puts your own or other participants’ health, safety or security at risk.
• Review local and national health guidance before attending and follow any requirements. If you feel unwell and may put others at risk of becoming ill, stay home. Contact us to discuss other ways to take part.
• If your games, presentations or other content contain sensitive topics that might be triggering or cause discomfort, please inform your audience and have appropriate content warnings. This extends to casual conversations where you share your projects with others, please check-in with others as common courtesy.
• Do not alter or obscure any safety signage, obstruct any exits, or misuse or move any equipment provided for everyone’s safety and protection.
• Help us by reporting any unsafe behaviour, security risks or hazards immediately to the Noble Steed staff.

Responsible Consumption

• Anyone found to be under the influence of any substance, whether legal or otherwise, and acting in a way that negatively impacts others will be removed from the event.
• Strictly no smoking or vaping at any of our events. Please leave the venue and use these products where permitted.
• Our events typically have no alcohol, please do not bring your own. Only consume these products where and when permitted.

In addition to this Code of Conduct, all of our events are subject to these Terms and Conditions.