Code of conduct.

Short on purpose. Five rules, written for regulars rather than lawyers. This is the full version — the abridged rules on /about are identical in content, shorter in words.

Demos are for sharing what you actually use. Bring the rough version with the comments you haven't cleaned up yet. Pitch decks, polished reveals, and product launches belong at a different kind of event. If what you want to share is a finished product you're trying to sell, tell us before the event — we'll help you find somewhere that fits.

Vendors and recruiters are welcome to attend and ask questions as people. Not welcome to pitch the room, collect emails, or prospect attendees. If you're here to sell, we'll ask you to leave.

Bring real work. Don't breach an NDA to do it. Redact what you need to redact. If you're unsure whether something is shareable, the answer is probably no — and we'd rather you tell us about it next month than regret sharing it tonight.

Disagreement is the point. Personal attacks, dismissive jokes, or repeatedly talking over someone aren't. Organisers will step in early and quietly if a conversation is going wrong. If we step in with you and you think we're wrong, tell us after — not during.

Phones quiet. Laptops considered. One conversation per table. The venue is someone's office the next morning — leave it the way you found it. If you drink, know your limit.

If something happens that's covered by one of the rules above — or something that feels wrong and isn't on the list yet — email [email protected]. The current organisers read the inbox. We'll reply within a week.

For time-sensitive issues at an event, find an organiser in person (we introduce ourselves at the start of every meetup) or message the Melbourne or Sydney contact listed on /about.

When an organiser proposes a change, it's discussed at the next quarterly organiser call. If two-thirds of the organisers who show up agree, the change ships. The last-revised date at the top gets bumped, and the email list is notified.