Code of conduct

Electric Love (EL) strives to be an inclusive experience for everyone to dance and be free; regardless of ability, age, race, orientation, gender, or expression. EL is a space free of harassment in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code and WorkSafeBC.

EL is committed to addressing the following behaviour:

• Racism, misogyny, sexism, ableism, classism, cultural appropriation, homophobia, transphobia, and all other forms of discrimination and oppression, spoken, written, printed, or worn; 

• Sexual harassment and assault, inappropriate unwelcome comments, and like behaviours; 

• Not getting explicit and exuberant consent before photographing, recording, or touching others;

• Disruptive, destructive, or disrespectful behaviour / language that makes others feel unwelcome / unsafe or damages property; and/or,

• Disregard for safety measures & community harm reduction.

As a community it is our collective responsibility to safely address and/or report harmful behaviour during in-person events and in digital spaces. Witnessed or reported violations will be addressed and the appropriate remedial / restorative action will be taken. The appropriate action will be determined on a case-by-case basis and with involvement from those who reported the issue. 

For information on how to report violations, consequences, and community resources please see EL Safer Spaces Policy.

Please note this is a living document, it will evolve on an ongoing basis and reviewed before every event.

Last updated: 2021-01-15