Quick Version
All attendees, speakers, sponsors, partners, exhibitors, volunteers, and staff at the Transylvania Coffee Festival are required to agree to and uphold this Code of Conduct. We, the organizers, are committed to enforcing this policy throughout the event and expect full cooperation from all participants to ensure a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free environment for everyone.
The Transylvania Coffee Festival is dedicated to providing a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable experience for all—regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), technology preferences, or any other aspect of personal identity.
Harassment in any form will not be tolerated. Sexual language, inappropriate imagery, or offensive conduct is not acceptable at any festival venue, including public talks, workshops, cuppings, competitions, exhibitions, or through digital and social platforms associated with the festival.
Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund, at the discretion of the organizing team.
Full Code of Conduct
1. What Is Considered Harassment?
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
- Offensive or discriminatory verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, or religion.
- Display of sexual images or suggestive content in public spaces.
- Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following individuals without consent.
- Harassing or intrusive photography or audio/video recording.
- Sustained disruption of talks, performances, workshops, or any scheduled festival activity.
- Inappropriate physical contact or unwelcome sexual attention.
- Encouraging, enabling, or ignoring the harassment of others.
If someone asks you to stop any inappropriate behavior—you are expected to comply immediately.
2. Guidelines for Sponsors, Exhibitors & Partners
All sponsors, vendors, and booth staff are equally expected to follow this policy. Specifically:
- Avoid any use of sexualized images, promotional materials, or language.
- Booth personnel must not wear sexually suggestive clothing or create a sexualized environment through actions, displays, or giveaways.
Failure to comply may result in removal from the festival venue.
3. Reporting Unacceptable Behavior
If you are being harassed, witness harassment, or have any concerns regarding behavior during the festival, we urge you to contact a Transylvania Coffee Festival staff member immediately.
You can identify our team by their official festival badges labeled “CREW”.
Our team will respond swiftly and discreetly. We are here to:
- Listen to your report with respect and confidentiality.
- Help you contact security or local law enforcement if needed.
- Provide support, including safe accompaniment or temporary withdrawal from the public areas.
4. Consequences of Misconduct
If a participant is found to have violated this Code of Conduct, we may take any of the following actions, at our discretion:
- Issue a verbal or written warning.
- Remove the individual from the venue without refund.
- Ban the individual from attending future editions of the festival.
- Involve local authorities, depending on the nature of the incident.
5. Applicability
This Code of Conduct applies to all festival spaces, including but not limited to:
- Indoor and outdoor venues
- Roaster Village
- Talks and workshops
- Coffee competitions
- Social events and afterparties
- Online platforms (including social media groups, livestream chats, and email communication)
Final Note
The Transylvania Coffee Festival celebrates diversity, creativity, and community. We believe in the power of shared experiences over coffee, and we want everyone to feel respected, included, and inspired.
Thank you for helping us create a space that reflects these values.