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github_username: wgxcodersdc
# bluesky_username: wgxcodersdc.bsky.social #uncomment this line to display bluesky social in the footer. The footer will need some tweaking as the username is long and breaks badly, plus we need the bluesky logo.

author: Women and Gender eXpansive Coders DC

# Build settings
theme: minima
plugins:
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<link id="fa-stylesheet" rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@fortawesome/fontawesome-free@latest/css/all.min.css">

<footer class="site-footer h-card">
<data class="u-url" href="/"></data>

<div class="wrapper">

<h2 class="footer-heading">{{site.title}}</h2>

<div class="footer-col-wrapper">
<div class="footer-col footer-col-1">
<ul class="contact-list">
<li class="p-name">{{site.author}}</li><li><a class="u-email" href="mailto:{{site.email}}">{{site.email}}</a></li>
</ul>
</div>

<div class="footer-col footer-col-2">

{%- include social.html -%}

</div>

<div class="footer-col footer-col-3">
<p>{{site.description}}</p>
<p><small><a href="{% link privacy-policy.markdown %}">Privacy policy</a></small></p>
<p><small><a href="{% link terms-of-service.markdown %}">Terms of Use</a></small></p>
</div>
</div>

</div>

</footer>
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Expand Up @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Women and Gender eXpansive Coders DC envisions a community where women and non-b

Women and Gender eXpansive Coders DC aims to provide a safe place physically and virtually for our community. If any person is disruptive, rude, harasses or otherwise negatively impacts the community, they may be removed from an ongoing event, future events, and community as a whole based on the severity of the interaction.

We ask that all people who attend the events conduct themselves in a professional manner and treat other attendees with respect. If anyone has a concern, experiences or observes harassment, or has a negative interaction with another attendee, please reach out to an organizer of the event in progress, or after an event via email (organizers@wgxcodersdc.org) or Slack.
We ask that all people who attend the events conduct themselves in a professional manner and treat other attendees with respect. If anyone has a concern, experiences or observes harassment, or has a negative interaction with another attendee, please reach out to an organizer of the event in progress, or after an event via email ({{site.email}}) or Slack.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to offensive verbal/electronic comments related to personal characteristics or choices, sexual images or comments in public or online spaces, deliberate intimidation, bullying, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks, Slack chats, electronic meetings, physical meetings or other events, inappropriate physical contact, or unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing or bullying behavior are expected to comply immediately.

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---
layout: page

permalink: /privacy-policy/
---

# Privacy Policy

WGXC (“Client”) respects the privacy of our constituents. In order to better protect your
privacy, we provide this notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected when you visit https://wgxcodersdc.org (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy works in conjunction with the [Terms of Use]({% link terms-of-service.markdown%}).

## Information We Collect and How We Use It

In the course of using the Website, we may collect your email addresses, phone numbers, payment information for donations, and certain personal information when you sign up to
be a volunteer.

Client does not sell names or other personal information about our Website users and
subscribers to mass marketers or any other entity, nor do we engage in exchanges of such
information. We do not share donor information with other organizations. Online credit card
donations are processed through a third party service provider and we do not retain, store, sell or share any of your credit card, payment-related, or other personal information.

We reserve the right to use personal information to protect the security or integrity of our Website; to protect against a threat to personal safety or destruction of property; to protect against legal liability; or to cooperate with government officials or parties in litigation, or as otherwise required by law. We may also share personal information with our successors and assigns in accordance with law.

## Privacy of Children

We are pleased when youth visit our Website to learn more about WGXC and our mission of supporting women in tech. However, we do not knowingly solicit data from children or knowingly reach out to children under the age of 18.

## Links to Other Websites

The Website may provide links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy or
security practices of other websites (including security, collection of personal information, or use of cookies) or practices of other organizations and individuals.

## Anti-Spam Policy and Your Opt-Out Rights

We are committed to permission-based communication and preventing the spread of spam or
other forms of unsolicited messages. If you have received a SMS message in error, you may opt out by replying “STOP” to the message.

## Commitment to Data Security

Client takes precautions to host and maintain a secure website and to safeguard data from
unauthorized use. We undertake a range of security practices, including measures to help restrict web access to or inappropriate use of sensitive data.

## Your Consent and Questions

By submitting personal information through this Website, you give your consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of such information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or requests about the status and correctness of data you have provided to Client, please email wgxcodersdc@gmail.com.

## Changes to the Privacy Policy

We review our privacy practices from time to time, and these practices are subject to change. Any change will be effective immediately upon posting on our Website and by changing the effective date below. Be sure to return to this page periodically to ensure familiarity with the most current version of this Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
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---
layout: page
permalink: /terms-of-service/
---

# Terms of Use

Welcome to the wgxcodersdc.org website (the “Website”), operated by WGXC (“Client”, or “we”
or “us”). We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports women and nonbinary people in the tech industry.

By accessing the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable
federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

## Privacy Policy

We value and respect your privacy. If you use the Website, you agree that your activities are
covered by our [Privacy Policy]({% link privacy-policy.markdown%}).

## Use of Publications, Trademarks, and Logos

We provide information and resources on the technology industry, including articles, press releases, photographs, client stories and case studies, reports, newsletters, video broadcasts, e-newsletters, quarterly updates, Client’s annual reports, and interviews with personnel, corporate and community partners, clients, and volunteers (collectively,
“Publications”). Unless otherwise expressly stated, all content provided on the Website is intellectual property that belongs to us. You are permitted to download information from the Website for your own personal informational use. For any other use, you must obtain express written permission from us.

You may not use or duplicate any Client logos or trademarks without express written permission from us.

To request permission for use of copyrighted material, trademarks, or logos, send an email to [wgxcodersdc@gmail.com](wgxcodersdc.gmail.com)

## Links to Other Websites

Links on the Website that lead to outside services and resources are provided for convenience
only. We do not control the accuracy or availability of the those outside services and resources. Any concerns regarding any such service or resource, or any link, should be directed to the particular service or resource.

## Third Party Content

We respect copyright and trademark laws. Third-party material may appear on our site, and those creators retain all rights to their works, except where noted.

## No Guarantees

Though we strive to keep the information available on the Website current and accurate, errors
can occur. We provide the information on the Website with no representations or
guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. Client will not be liable to you or any other person for any damages that result from the use or inability to use the Website, or as a result of any content, information, services, or resources made available through the Website.

## Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless each of us, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees and volunteers from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to, arising out of, or related to your use of this Website, the violation of these Terms of Use by you, or the infringement by you of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

## About These Terms – General Provisions

If we do not immediately take action to address a violation of these Terms of Use, we are not
waiving our rights to take action in the future. If any particular provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable, that provision will be severable and will not affect any of the other provisions.

This Website is owned and operated by us from our offices in Virginia. Your use of the Website, and any related legal action, will be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of laws principles. The sole jurisdiction for any litigation arising out of your use of or inquiries to the Website will be an appropriate federal or state court located in Loudoun County, Virginia.

## Changes to the Terms of Use

We reserve the right to make changes to any information or services on the Website, including
these Terms of Use, without notice to you. The most current Terms of Use will be posted here on the Website and will be effective upon posting. The Effective Date will be posted with the most current Terms of Use. Be sure to return to this page periodically to ensure familiarity with the most current version of these Terms of Use.

Effective Date: September 1, 2025