RagnaROK Code of Conduct
Listen, the whole Ragnarok XP experience should be about fun, we also understand that if you game you know that we need rules.
It’s kind of like the Ragnarok XP Game Masters Guide to having a fun and safe time and to make sure that everyone else is having the same enjoyable time.
Ultimately we want everyone to enjoy their experience at Ragnarok XP. However, rules is rules… so
here they are:
Be Safe
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Follow all Ragnarok XP policies, rules, and staff directions
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Ridiculous shenanigans will not be tolerated. For example: running/jumping/ throwing stuff (on any floor)...
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Let’s try to help each other in creating and maintaining a safe environment for everyone
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Report any and all concerns to the Ragnarok XP Org Team
Play Nice
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Don’t harass anyone
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Respect everyone's physical and social boundaries and personal property
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No stealing, cheating… don’t be like Loki… he’s not fun to hang with!
Have Fun
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Make new friends
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Play some games
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Explore
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Remember that your health and safety should be priority number one
Everyone should observe commonsense rules for behaviour, personal interaction, courtesy, and respect. Harassing or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. Ragnarok XP reserves the right to revoke, without refund, the badge of any participant not in compliance with this policy.
Ragnarok Anti-Harassment Policy
Ragnarok XP is committed to providing a safe environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Harassment or unwelcome conduct, whether verbal, physical, visual, or in any other form, is strictly prohibited. Ragnarok XP’s anti-harassment policy applies to all persons involved in the operation or attendance of the convention or Ragnarok XP-sponsored event. Ragnarok XP will not tolerate harassment of anyone by anyone, including participants, vendors, hosts, or Ragnarok XP staff.
Ragnarok XP defines harassment as any behaviour that threatens a person or group or produces an unsafe or non-inclusive environment. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, offensive verbal comments or non-verbal expressions related to gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religious beliefs. Harassment also
includes, but is not limited to, sexual or discriminatory images in public, intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Harassment may take the form of comments, epithets, slurs, jokes, teasing, display or discussion of written or graphic material, repeatedly standing too close to or brushing up against a person, or giving gifts of an unwanted or sexual nature. Advocating or encouraging any of the above is also considered harassment.
Ragnarok XP reserves the right to alter or broaden its definition of harassment at its sole discretion.
No one should tolerate any conduct of this type. Should you experience or witness harassment, you may choose to take any of the following actions:
1. If you feel safe and comfortable doing so, ask the offender to stop. Whether the offending behavior is intentional or unintentional, expressing your discomfort to the offender directly often puts a stop to that conduct.
2. Leave the area. While this may be unfair to you, it is sometimes best for your safety and well-being if you to choose to leave the area, especially if you feel uncomfortable around the offender or their conduct. After separating yourself from the conduct, you may still choose to take additional actions.
3. If you are comfortable doing so, ask a Ragnarok XP staff member for help. We will be wearing the nifty t-shirts, the registration desk is a good place to go as well if you need help.
4. Contact the police or other appropriate authorities. Your health and safety are our most important concern. If you require immediate assistance from law enforcement or medical services please do not hesitate to contact such services directly. 911 is our local emergency number.
Based on any informal or formal complaint or report of harassment, Ragnarok XP may take the following steps. Note that this list is not exhaustive and other appropriate action may be taken as necessary:
1. Read and investigate all reports. Ragnarok XP documents and reviews all reports. Reporting parties may be contacted for further clarifying information, unless they have submitted a report anonymously or asked to not be contacted further. Note that Ragnarok XP will not share the results of these reports with anyone, including the person who filed the report, unless required by law.
2. Intercede if and when appropriate. The Ragnarok XP Org Team may take immediate action to address harassment concerns, including but not limited to, escorting participants to a location in which they feel safe, refunding tickets, cancelling events, moving event locations, requesting participants leave a specific area, removing offenders from the event, or banning offenders from the convention. Bans and removals may be on a temporary basis, for the duration of the convention, or permanent.
3. Contact police and medical authorities when appropriate. Upon review, Ragnarok XP may contact such entities and/or share confidential information as required by law.
4. Sanction participants based on our investigations. Ragnarok XP participants found to have violated the Code of Conduct may be subject to sanctions, including but not limited to:
o Verbal or written warning
o Requiring the participant to avoid any interaction with, and physical proximity to the party or parties involved
o Temporary suspension from any Ragnarok XP events
o Permanent ban from any Ragnarok XP sponsored events
o Immediate expulsion from the convention without refund
o Reporting of the incident to the appropriate authorities
Ragnarok XP's Code of Conduct and Policies applies in all physical and online spaces within Ragnarok XP's control.
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This includes, but is not limited to, event venues, Ragnarok XP social media pages and Ragnarok XP forums. Ragnarok XP may be made aware of behaviour by participants (or potential participants) that has occurred outside of Ragnarok XP, either online or offline and is a gross violation of our Code of
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Conduct. These actions need not occur in Ragnarok XP - affiliated spaces to be considered for sanctions by Ragnarok XP. These include, but are not limited to: -
Individuals who have not attended Ragnarok XP but have a history of abusive behaviour and/or known incidents that took place outside Ragnarok XP that may cause risks to a participant’s safety or which may contribute to a hostile or non-inclusive environment at the convention.
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Ragnarok XP participants who have been reported for outside incidents, including, but not limited to, conduct at other conventions, threatening or abusive behavior online, or assault.
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We understand that, at times, participants will have disagreements or interpersonal conflicts that do not necessarily escalate to the point of harassment or abuse. Ragnarok XP will not arbitrate such disagreements—we ask that you please leave these conflicts at home.
Ragnarok XP continuously strives to create a safe and welcoming space. Should you have any
suggestions for how we can improve, please email us at: info@ragnarokxp.com
