SAFER SPACES POLICY
Uma Nota events take place at many different venues and spaces, and are often free and open to the public. As such, Uma Nota is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment in which all participants feel comfortable to enjoy themselves free from harassment. Whether in a bar or club, on the street, or at a block party in a parking lot, everyone deserves to have fun and feel safe.
What is harassment?
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or attitudes related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, ethnicity, or socioeconomic standing; deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of the event, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.
The Uma Nota team does not view ignorance, intoxication, or attempts at humour as an excuse for unacceptable behaviour.
If you have any questions about what constitutes harassment or need any clarifications as to the definitions listed above, please contact umanotaculture@gmail.com.
Who is covered by this policy?
This policy extends to everyone attending the event in question. Harassment of event participants, staff or volunteers at the event will not be tolerated, and anyone violating this policy at our events may be expelled without refund. Uma Nota also accepts that we are not above our own policies, so please know all of the above applies to all Uma Nota staff and volunteers in equal measure. Furthermore if there are any aspects of our events including our communication, programming, or event partners which you feel is offensive or makes you uncomfortable, please inform us.
Who can I contact if I want to make a report?
If you feel you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact event staff or security immediately. Staff and/or security will be wearing some kind of visibly prominent button, clothing or lanyard, so you can identify them in a crowd. The team will be happy to assist you in confidence (see What happens if I make a report? below).
What happens if I make a report?
If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, the event organizers will take action with the full consent and input of the person making the report. Possible actions may include, but are not limited to:
Expulsion of offender from the event (with no refund)
Contacting venue security or local law enforcement
Providing escorts
Any other assistance required to help you feel safe for the duration of the event. All action will be handled in confidence, without publicly naming the person who made the request.
Whilst we would like to feel that we offer an environment in which you can voice concerns about incidents as and when they happen, we also welcome you to reach out to us to inform us of past harassment or incidents related to our events which made you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
How do I report an incident anonymously or get in touch with the Uma Nota Safety team?
You can reach us at umanotaculture@gmail.com or via this anonymous online form. Emails will be read by the Managing Director and the event coordinator and responded to in a timely manner if contact info is provided.
All communication related to this policy will be dealt with in confidence. No action will take place as the result of a report, without the full consent and input of the person making the report.