Code of Conduct

At Thinkin' Rocks, we believe innovation happens best in an environment of respect, safety, and fairness. All community sessions and hardware use follow this Code of Conduct (CoC). By joining, you agree to these rules.

Behaviour We Don't Tolerate

Verbal or written disrespect towards any participant or organiser
Intimidation, harassment, or threats of any kind
Inappropriate physical contact
Sustained disruption of events, sessions, or workspace
Unsafe use of equipment or ignoring safety instructions
Encouraging or advocating any of the above

Hardware Use & Intellectual Property

Reservation required: All tools and hardware must be booked in advance through our system. Please respect time slots so everyone has fair access

Care & responsibility: Treat all shared equipment as if it were your own. Misuse or damage through negligence may result in suspension of access

Your IP is yours: Anything you build, code, or design at Thinkin' Rocks belongs to you (and your collaborators, if agreed). Thinkin' Rocks does not claim ownership of members' work

Repercussions of Violations

Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop must comply immediately
Organisers may take action they deem appropriate: warning, suspension, or expulsion from sessions and the community
Repeated or severe violations may result in a permanent ban

What to do if you encounter violations

This Code of Conduct exists to make sure every participant feels safe and respected. If you are subjected to unacceptable behaviour, notice someone else being subjected to it, or have any concerns, please notify a Thinkin’ Rocks organiser or contact the designated persons below as soon as possible. All reports will be handled confidentially and thoroughly. In urgent or severe cases, third parties such as university safety staff or the police may be involved.

Our Harassment Contact Persons

Milana Begantsova (she/her)
milana@thinkinrocks.com

Yerzhan Zhamashev (he/his)
yerzhan@thinkinrocks.com