Editing Pre-Event Safety Briefing

= Noisebridge Pre-Event Safety Briefing =

=== ''Scope & Purpose'' ===
* ''The sponsor or organizer should read this prior to events''
** ''Sponsor should take into account whether any attendees or audience are attending NB for the first time and are completely unfamiliar with our space and expectations''
* ''Can be distributed to attendees prior to the meeting or at the meeting, as needed''
* ''Can be published as a page on the NB wiki, posted in the space, and/or linked to in a Meetup Event page''

=== ''Notes:'' ===
* ''Note that events hosted at NB may have their own code-of-conduct so long as it does not conflict with NB's community standards or policies''

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==Safety Briefing==
''Items in <span style="color:#ff1010>RED</span> should be physically pointed out by the event sponsor or organizer''

Welcome to Noisebridge, San Francisco’s longest running egalitarian hackerspace. We are concerned about your safety, so please listen-up.  This is important.

====<span style="color:#ff1010>Fire Exits</span>:====
* Back of the space on the first floor

====<span style="color:#ff4040>Bathrooms</span>:====
* One bathroom on each floor at the back of the space by the rear staircase

====Accessibility:====
* No elevator, but please speak to the <span style="color:#ff1010>event organizer</span> and we will do our best to accommodate you

====Radically Open Door Policy:====
* We provide access to all members of the community, and for a broad range of activities
* We are not able to screen every individual who enters Noisebridge
* Keep your eyes and ears open, and report any incidents right away.

====Personal Safety:====
* Zero tolerance for anyone who threatens the peaceful enjoyment of Noisebridge
* We have a strict anti-harassment policy and expect everyone to be treated excellently at all times
* If anyone makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, report it right away

====How to Report an Incident:====
* '''Directly''':
**Ask the individual to leave. Anyone can ask anyone to leave. The request should be respected.
* '''Indirectly''':
** Tell the <span style="color:#ff1010>event organizer</span> or <span style="color:#ff1010>NB event sponsor</span>
* '''Anonymously''':
** Use the SafeSpace reporting bot accessed through <span style="color:#ff1010>QR codes on the yellow signs</span>

====Be Excellent====
* It falls on everyone to make and keep Noisebridge an excellent place. Please do your part.
* Be excellent to each other

====Important Links & Resources:====
* Community Standards: https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Community_Standards
* Anti-Harassment Policy: https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Anti-Harassment_Policy