TWITCH EVENTS CODE OF CONDUCT AND RELEASE
Purpose
At Twitch, our mission is to provide the best shared social video experience created by our growing community where creators and communities can interact safely. To achieve this goal, we ask that all users participate in such a way that promotes a friendly, positive experience for our global community and therefore we require all attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, media, partner, staff, employees, volunteers and other participants of Twitch events to agree with the following Code of Conduct and Release (“Code”). Organizers will enforce this Code throughout the applicable event.
By purchasing a ticket to attend or attending an event in any capacity (general attendee, sponsor, exhibitor, media, partner, speaker, performer, staff, or employee), you agree to abide by this Code at that Twitch event.
Expected Behavior
- Be considerate, respectful, and cooperative.
- Many event venues are shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these venues.
- Respect the rules and instructions of the event staff.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow attendees. Alert event staff if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.
Unacceptable Behavior & Prohibitions
- Possession of weapons.
- Possession or use of any illegal substance or illegal drugs.
- Possession of alcohol in any open cans, bottles or other receptacles, except in areas specifically designated for consumption of alcohol and as allowed by the event rules. Please drink responsibly.
- Violence, threats of violence, or violent language.
- Activity that may endanger life or lead to physical harm to yourself or others.
- Inappropriate or unwelcome physical contact.
- Inappropriate or unwelcome sexual attention. This includes sexualized comments or jokes, touching, groping, and sexual advances.
- Inappropriate or unwelcome photography, recording, or live streaming (see below).
- Intimidation, threats, stalking, following, or creating any apprehension in other attendees.
- Disturbing the peace, or other sustained disruption of talks, presentations, or events.
- Including any intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, offensive, boisterous, derogatory or demeaning language or conduct, particularly any language or conduct that promotes or encourages descrimination or denigration based on related to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, color, caste, national origin, immigration status, religion, medical condition, veteran status or disability.
- Any lewd or obscene language or conduct, including sexually explicit or offensive language or materials or obscene gestures.
- Failure to obey any rules or regulations of event staff.
- Encouraging, offering, soliciting or committing any unlawful act.
- Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.
- Impersonating or misrepresenting yourself as Twitch staff or an event venue or sponsor representative.
- Any other actions that event staff deem to be unacceptable.
Guidelines for Recording, Streaming, and Photography
Recording, streaming and/or photography is prohibited in designated areas, including event booths, partner lounges or parties unless otherwise indicated by clear signage or prior approval by Twitch. These locations serve as safe spots for partners, staff, and community members to interact and hold private conversations. In other event areas open to the public that are not designated as a no recording, streaming and/or photography zone, you may record, stream, take photos, or vlog; however, please be considerate of others, get permission from those who may be included in your content, and stop filming if asked. Violation of this policy by Twitch users will be treated as a violation of our Community Guidelines available at (https://legal.twitch.com/en/legal/community-guidelines/).
Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior
Event staff may, at their discretion, take any action they deem appropriate for any attendee that engages in unacceptable behavior, including asking an attendee to stop that behavior, reporting the attendee to security, or expelling the attendee from the event without a warning or refund. Attendees are expected to comply immediately with requests from event staff. Attendees who violate this Code may be prohibited from participating in future events. All determinations of unacceptable behavior are at the discretion of event staff, and their decision(s) is(are) final.
Should the offending attendee have a Twitch account, Twitch also reserves the right to suspend any account or remove any related content at any time for any conduct at an event that is determined to be unacceptable.
If You Witness or Are Subject to Unacceptable Behavior
If you are subject to unacceptable behavior, notice that someone else is being subject to unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify event staff who may contact security or local law enforcement, or otherwise assist those experiencing unacceptable behavior.
If you witness or are subjected to inappropriate behavior at a Twitch event or on any social handle discussing or otherwise related to a Twitch event, please promptly contact Twitch at: Twitchevents@twitch.tv and OSIT@twitch.tv.
Filming Release
You understand that recording, photography and streaming are pervasive at Twitch events, both by Twitch and by others.
By purchasing a ticket, entering or attending the event, you agree to (a) be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded (“Recording”); and (b) the publication, exhibition, modification, or reproduction of the Recording, your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with Twitch, including, by way of example only, use on Twitch services, social media, and promotional materials.
By entering the event, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of the Recording, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the Recording, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, or copyright infringement, or for any fees for use of such Recording.
You understand that all Recording will be done in reliance on this agreement. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not purchase a ticket, attend or enter the event.
COVID RELEASE
COVID-19 AND PANDEMIC RELEASE. You agree that you may be required to participate in any testing and other health measures required by event staff before entering and during the event. Said health measures may include, without limitation, requiring vaccination and proof thereof, participating in any viral test or antibody test, answering health related questions, allowing for contact tracing, allowing temperatures to be taken, wearing a mask, physical distancing, venue capacity guidelines, frequent hand washing thoroughly with soap, etc. DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 GLOBAL PANDEMIC, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT AN INHERENT RISK OF EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AND ITS VARIANTS EXISTS IN ANY PUBLIC PLACE WHERE PEOPLE ARE OR HAVE BEEN PRESENT. COVID-19 IS A CONTAGIOUS DISEASE. BY ENTERING THE EVENT PREMISES, YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS RELATED TO EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AND HEREBY RELEASE TWITCH, ITS AFFILIATES, SPONSORS, AND EVENT VENDORS, AS WELL AS THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH.