Code of conduct

StreetWatchers brings photographers together to walk and shoot in public. This code covers how members treat each other and the people they photograph. It applies on the site and at every StreetWatchers meetup.

Respect the people you photograph

• Know and follow the local law on photographing people in public. It varies from country to country.
• If someone asks you not to photograph them, or to delete a photo of them, do it without argument.
• Don't follow, crowd, block or pressure anyone to get a shot.
• Take extra care around children, and around people who are vulnerable, in distress or receiving care. Don't take photos that mock or humiliate anyone.

Respect each other

• Welcome everyone, whatever their experience, gear or background.
• No harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or unwanted physical contact or attention.
• Ask fellow members before you photograph them, and before you share photos of them.

Stay safe at meetups

• Meet in public places, and tell someone where you're going.
• Keep an eye on traffic and your surroundings while you're shooting, and look out for each other.
• You're free to leave a meetup at any time, for any reason.

If you organize a group

• Plan meetups in public places, with a clear meeting point and accurate times.
• If plans change, update or cancel the meetup on the site so nobody is left waiting.
• Use your members' names and RSVPs only to run the group. Don't share them outside it.
• Deal with problems at your meetups, and tell us about anything serious.

On the site

• Be honest about who you are.
• No spam, advertising or selling to members.
• Don't use contact details you find through StreetWatchers to contact members who don't want to hear from you.

Reporting a problem

If someone breaks this code, or you feel unsafe, tell us through our contact form. We'll look into every report and keep your name confidential. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services first.

What happens if the code is broken

Depending on what happened, we may give a warning, remove someone from a group or from organizing it, suspend or close their account, or deactivate a group. We decide case by case, and put the safety of members and the public first.