We want to help you have a good time this weekend, and part of that is making sure that this event is a safe space for everyone. You can use the link above to take a look at our full code of conduct policy, but it comes down to this: we want everyone to feel welcome, included, and safe. We’ll be trying to do everything we can to make sure only the best of times are had, and part of that is making clear the support available to you and the expectations we have during the event.
Checklist for your project
1. Use Content Warnings
Content warnings are a great way to quickly let people know that your project might have sensitive content. Give people a quick heads up of what to expect when talking about or sharing your project! Keep in mind – the full code of conduct policy applies to your project too.
2. Let us know if you’re not sure
Is there something about your project which is a little bit far from normal? That’s fine, just let us know and we can take a look.
What we’re doing
- Ensuring all-gender bathrooms are available and easy to get to from the main floors.
- Providing a quiet rest space separate from the main room for anyone who wants a break
- Encouraging the use of pronoun labels on lanyards
- Making our code of conduct easily available, and communicating our expectations for the weekend
- Checking in with teams regularly to help make sure everyone’s working well together
What you can do
If you want a space to chill out and take a break, or if something happened and you want to check in, let us know as soon as you can (in person by grabbing someone with a crew t-shirt or online via Discord, email, or the phone number in our full policy. We want you to be happy at our events. People like you make our events a better place.
Attribution, Assets and AI Disclosure
At Kiwijam Auckland, we’re all about enjoying every bit of the creative process. However, many teams won’t have the time or ability to hand-craft every part of the game. It’s fine to use external help to expedite your work and get a finished game, but be mindful.
During your submission, we follow the basic guideline of transparency for every component. Regardless of whether the content was created by you, your team, or others (including AI tools), anyone or anything involved in the creation of that content must be acknowledged. We don’t expect perfection, but generally:
- Credit your teammates. Try to provide fair attribution of your individual teammates, unless they wish to remain anonymous.
- Ensure fair use of external assets. Any externally-sourced assets (i.e. art, music, etc.) not made by your team must follow the terms and conditions and have proper attribution, as per their license conditions.
- Declare all uses of use of AI. If you use AI-made assets, code or designs in any part, you must add a statement that “AI was used in the making of [listed assets/code].
Our Auckland team heavily encourages you use your skills at hand rather than using AI or AI-made assets, as we want transparent and fair evaluation. Find a fellow artist, try coding without Copilot, or try to learn a new skill in a weekend. Work within the limits of your team’s skillsets, but think outside the box. That’s the chaotic fun of a game jam, and those limits are where creativity and learning often thrives.
Kiwijam encourages experimentation, sharing, and creative exploration. To support that spirit, the use of both pre-made and AI-generated content is welcome, with the following guidelines:
- Always credit your sources. Regardless of whether the content was created by you, your team, or others (including AI tools), anyone or anything involved in the creation of that content must be acknowledged.
- Transparency is key. If you use assets, code, or designs that were made before this year’s Kiwijam – either by yourself or by others – you must clearly state: “Not all assets, code, and design were created during this year’s Kiwijam.”
- Declare your tools and sources. You’re free to use AI-generated content and open assets, but please declare the tools, datasets, or sources used (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney, Kenney Assets, etc.).
All assets made by your team are their own. Kiwijam has no ownership nor claim over the IP you produce during this weekend. Any use of the Kiwijam name should be done in good faith.
Getting Support
Important: The Auckland Event is also covered by the Maker Club Code of Conduct and the University of Auckland Code of Conduct.
You can make a personal report by:
- Calling or messaging our Auckland organisers (listed further down).
- Raising an issue on the Kiwijam Discord within the Auckland-specific channels, or over on the GDG Discord. We will establish DMs to keep it confidential thereafter.
- Contacting an event organiser at our venue in the Unleash Space.
Auckland Organisers
- Adi Behera (Presenter + Event Coordinator) – 021 075 1254
- Connor Hare (Fire Warden + Event Coordinator) – 0210 893 3341
- Joshua Jimenez (First-Aid Specialist) – 0210 242 0705
- Ibrahim Waheed (MakerSpace Guide) – 021 292 8253
Auckland Organiser Emails – [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Sexual Assault Hotline – 0800 883 300
At the University of Auckland:
If an incident takes place on campus you can phone University Security on +64 9 373 7599 extension 85000, or dial 85000 directly if you use an internal University telephone. You can read more about safety on campus here.
- Calling or messaging either of these phone numbers: Jack Clark – 021 238 2847– [email protected] or Laura Graham – 022 675 3376 – [email protected]
- Contacting a CGDA Committee Member through the CGDA Discord: https: //discord.gg/68YqqFZ
- Contacting an event organiser at your local venue.
- You can also reach Yoobee’s Christchurch Campus Manager here: Marcie Evans – [email protected]
When taking a personal report, our staff will ensure you are safe and cannot be overheard. They may involve other event staff to ensure your report is managed properly. Once safe, we will ask you to tell us about what happened. This can be upsetting, but we’ll handle it as respectfully as possible, and you can bring someone to support you. You won’t be asked to confront anyone and we won’t tell anyone who you are.
Our team will be happy to help you contact venue security, local law enforcement, local support services, provide escorts, or otherwise assist you to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.
Sexual assault hotline – 0800 883 300
Important: The Invercargill Event is also covered by the SIT Code of Conduct.
You can make a personal report by:
- Contacting Ruby Meades: +64 3 7488197, rubyredmeades on Discord, [email protected] This phone number will be continuously monitored for the duration of the event.
When taking a personal report, our staff will ensure you are safe and cannot be overheard. They may involve other event staff to ensure your report is managed properly. Once safe, we will ask you to tell us about what happened. This can be upsetting, but we’ll handle it as respectfully as possible, and you can bring someone to support you. You won’t be asked to confront anyone and we won’t tell anyone who you are.
Our team will be happy to help you contact venue security, local law enforcement, local support services, provide escorts, or otherwise assist you to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.
Sexual assault hotline – 0800 883 300
When taking a personal report, our staff will ensure you are safe and cannot be overheard. They may involve other event staff to ensure your report is managed properly. Once safe, we will ask you to tell us about what happened. This can be upsetting, but we’ll handle it as respectfully as possible, and you can bring someone to support you. You won’t be asked to confront anyone and we won’t tell anyone who you are.
Our team will be happy to help you contact venue security, local law enforcement, local support services, provide escorts, or otherwise assist you to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance.