Speaker Agreement

All DrupalCon speakers must agree to the following:

  • Code of Conduct: Presenter has read and will abide by the DrupalCon Code of Conduct.
  • Promoted Content: Presenter understands that sessions are for storytelling and knowledge sharing and will not use the session to promote products or services.
  • Session Integrity: Any changes to the discussed topic or format of the presentation should be communicated and approved by the Drupal Association (DA) events team. 
  • Communication: The presenter agrees to respond to the Drupal Association events team requests in a timely manner.
  • Original Work: The presenter agrees that the session content is original work or is material that the speaker has the legal right to present.
  • Obtaining Consent: The presenter understands that they are responsible for obtaining any required consents, permissions, and clearances to display or otherwise use session materials.
  • Session Recording: The presenter agrees that they have read the Media Policy and understands session slides and audio will be recorded and made publicly available following the conference.
  • Session Marketing: The presenter agrees that promotional material may be posted and distributed by DA staff regarding their session. Channels and use of social media may include—but are not limited to: the program guide, Twitter, emails, Drupal/DrupalCon websites, partner websites, promotional advertisements, and/or LinkedIn.

 

Legal Terms from our Lawyer

Applicable Law and Venue

All disputes regarding the construction, interpretation and our obligations under this Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, notwithstanding any of that state’s laws to the contrary, regardless of the location of the speaking engagement. The venue and jurisdiction for the resolution of any such disputes will be Portland, Oregon.

 

Indemnification

I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless DrupalCon, its officers, employees, trustees, agents and representatives from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, expenses, losses of every nature and kind, including but not limited to attorney's fees and costs, arising directly or indirectly in connection with my performance or activities under this speaking engagement, whether the same arises before, during or after completion of or expiration of this agreement, except from damage, loss or injury resulting from the DrupalCon's sole negligence or willful misconduct.

 

Contact Us

We are excited to welcome you as a speaker at DrupalCon and look forward to answering any questions you may have.