Code of Conduct

We believe that beatboxing is a form of expression that brings people together, and it is our mission to foster a welcoming and inclusive community. We actively promote a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity.

At the UK Beatbox Championships, our top priority is to create a safe and inclusive space for all attendees, participants, artists, staff, and everyone involved. We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the event and the online environment without ever feeling threatened or uncomfortable.

If anyone experiences any form of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behaviour, we take it very seriously. Our team is dedicated to addressing and resolving such issues promptly and effectively.

We have implemented a comprehensive code of conduct that applies to all individuals attending or participating in the UK Beatbox Championships. This code of conduct ensures that everyone is aware of the expected behaviour and the consequences for violating these rules.

By creating a safe and inclusive environment, we understand this is key to encouraging more diverse individuals to participate in the UK Beatbox Championships, knowing that their well-being is our utmost priority.

Who does this apply to?

This Code of Conduct applies to, but is not limited to, all UKBC staff, crew, performers, artists, participants, judges, volunteers, contractors and audience members.

Where does this apply?

This Code of Conduct applies to all UK Beatbox Championships events, activities and online spaces, including livestreams, social media channels, direct messages, email communications and other forms of correspondence.

Statement

Our aim is to create an inclusive, safe and positive environment that is free from hate, harassment and discrimination and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We have created this Code of Conduct and ask anyone attending or engaging with the UK Beatbox Championships to please read, acknowledge and follow the guidance below.

We ask everyone involved with UKBC to:

Treat others with respect, dignity and consideration at all times.
Help create a safe environment free from harassment, discrimination, bullying, violence and unwanted behaviour.
Not engage in racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, ageist or otherwise discriminatory behaviour, language or actions.
Respect personal, cultural and physical boundaries. Be mindful that everyone has different experiences, backgrounds and comfort levels.
Ensure that any physical contact is welcomed and consensual. Unwanted touching, sexual harassment or intimidating behaviour will not be tolerated.
Consider how words, actions and behaviour may affect others, and be willing to challenge personal prejudices and assumptions.
Respect how people choose to identify themselves and not make assumptions about a person’s gender, sexuality, background, disability or identity.
Be open to feedback if someone raises concerns about your behaviour. Listen, reflect and learn rather than becoming defensive.
Take responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing, and avoid behaviour that may place yourself or others at risk.
Report harmful, inappropriate or unsafe behaviour if you experience it or witness it happening to others.

Examples of behaviour that may breach this Code of Conduct include, but are not limited to:

Harassment, bullying, intimidation or threatening behaviour.
Hate speech, slurs or discriminatory language.
Offensive, abusive or inappropriate posts, comments or direct messages online.
Unwanted sexual attention, comments, advances or behaviour.
Sharing sexually explicit, offensive, harmful or unwanted content without consent.
Making inappropriate comments about another person’s appearance, body, sexuality or identity.
Deliberately excluding, targeting or discriminating against individuals or groups.

If you are being harassed, witness harassment of someone else, or have concerns about another person’s conduct, please contact the Venue Manager or another senior member of staff. You can speak to a member of staff directly on-site and/or report inappropriate behaviour using the contact details below. Staff and contractors may also raise concerns through the relevant company grievance procedures.

Reports will be handled as sensitively and confidentially as reasonably possible, although information may need to be shared where necessary to investigate concerns or protect the safety of others.

What We Do

We will follow and stand by our Code of Conduct in everything we do.

We will communicate this policy to all staff, crew, performers, artists, participants, judges and other freelancers who work with us. It will also be available publicly.

We will take action when someone reports a breach of the Code of Conduct or reports feeling uncomfortable in any of our spaces (including online). We will work with the complainant to determine an appropriate response. Depending on the circumstances, this may include:

Issuing a warning to the offender.
Removing the offender from the event or activity.
Terminating employment, contracts or working relationships.
Banning the offender from future events or activities.
Contacting the police or other relevant authorities.
Putting the complainant in touch with local support services.
Arranging safe transport home for the complainant where appropriate.

We will continue listening, learning and reflecting, individually and with others in our community and industry. This policy will be regularly reviewed and updated. If you have any comments or suggestions relating to this policy, please contact us using the details below.

Contact Us

Email: admin@ukbeatboxchampionships.com

*This Code of Conduct does not affect an individual’s right to report matters to the police, seek legal advice or pursue legal action where appropriate. Where there is any conflict between this policy and applicable law, the law will take precedence.