Code of Conduct

By participating in this workshop, you agree to adhere to the Code of Conduct. We follow the code established by ASMS. Full text can be found at (https://www.asms.org/conferences/annual-conference/conference-regulations-and-policies).

Excerpt:

Acceptable behaviors include: 

• Treating everyone with respect and consideration;
• Communicating openly and thoughtfully with others and being      

  considerate of the multitude of views and opinions that may be   different from your own;

• Being respectful and mindful in your critique of ideas;
• Being mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants.

Unacceptable behaviors include:

• Harassment and intimidation, including any verbal, written, or physical conduct designed to threaten, intimidate, or coerce any participant, speaker, exhibitor, conference or event organizer or staff, service provider, volunteer, or guest;
• Discrimination based on gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, political affinity or belief, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origin, culture, or any other characteristic provided by law;
• Physical or verbal abuse of any participant, speaker, exhibitor, conference or event organizer or staff, service provider, volunteer, or guest;
• Threats of physical violence against any participant, speaker, exhibitor,  conference or event organizer or staff, service provider, volunteer, or guest; and
• Disrespectful disruption of presentations, including politicized use of clothing, accessories, or flags.

Consequences of unacceptable behavior:

Anyone who violates this Code may be subject to the below consequences. [IMSIS-Americas] reserves the right to take action beyond these consequences as necessary based on a participant’s behavior in violation of the Code. 

• Anyone requested to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately;
• Immediate removal from the meeting or event without warning and potentially without refund; and/or
• Prohibition from attending future meetings or events in the sole determination of [IMSIS-Americas].