Code of Conduct

Peliosuuskunta Expa is committed to keeping our community safe for everyone and has a zero-tolerance policy on harassment in any and all of its forms. The aim of this Code of Conduct is to make sure that the individuals attending our events and programs are aware and committed to fighting against sexual and other forms of harassment and are aware of Finnish laws and regulations concerning these matters. Every member of our community, no matter of professional experience, cultural or religious background, gender, sexual orientation, ability, appearance, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, or socioeconomic status (or lack thereof) deserves a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment to grow individually and professionally as part of the Finnish gaming industry. 

HARASSMENT INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Sexual harassment
2. Repeated threats and bullying
3. Intimidation and belittling
4. Sexually charged comments
5. Derogatory and mocking speech 

OUR STAND

SAFETY: Physical, mental and sexual safety and comfort is a basic right for everyone in the Finnish game industry community and it should be emphasized by all the individuals working in or in any way related to the games industry.

FIGHT HARASSMENT: Harassment, or tolerance of harassment of any kind, harms us and our industry, limits our craft and violates this Code and Finnish laws.

RESPONSIBILITY: Everyone is responsible for influencing the safety of the Finnish games industry by following this Code of Conduct and intervening to stop any harassment that is witnessed or reported. Intervene or/and report if you witness something that violates this Code of Conduct.

POWER MEANS MORE RESPONSIBILITY: There is zero tolerance for the acts of abusing a work-related position of social or professional power to conduct any of the harassment mentioned above is highly unethical and directly violates this Code of Conduct.

INFORM: If you experience harassment, inform the person conducting it that you do not accept their behavior. Inform the event organizer of the misbehavior immediately.

IF YOU WITNESS OR ARE SUBJECT TO UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please report this in one of the following ways:

● Speaking to an on-site organizer or volunteer
● Emailing the dedicated person appointed to reporting these matters from Peliosuuskunta Expa (tuomas.roininen [at] expa.fi)

IF NEEDED, ASK FOR HELP: You can also ask for help from representatives of Neogames, We In Games Finland, IGDA Finland or occupational health and safety representatives. It is critical that any misbehavior and abuse is immediately reported in order to stop such behavior and prevent further harassment – protect the community!

TAKE NOTES: Be ready to explain the situation (what happened, when, where, who harassed you, were any other people present).

DEMAND RESPONSIBILITY: According to Finnish law, the event organizer is obligated to investigate every reported harassment case related to the event where the incident happened.

ASK FOR PREVENTIVE MEASURES: Event organizers should actively monitor whether harassment at the workplace exists and take the initiative to intervene in a manner outlined in the company policy.