Code of Conduct

It is the policy of IN4OBE Global Virtual Summit 2022 that all participants, including attendees, vendors, IN4OBE staff, volunteers, and all other stakeholders at IN4OBE events and co-sponsored events will conduct themselves in a professional manner that is welcoming to all participants and free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Participants will treat each other with respect and consideration to create a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment at IN4OBE events. Creating a supportive environment to enable effective scholarly discourse at IN4OBE meetings is the responsibility of all participants. Participants will avoid any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic.

Disruptive or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, inappropriate or intimidating behavior and language, unwelcome jokes or comments, unwanted touching or attention, the viewing or display of images that could be offensive, photography without permission, and stalking.

Violations of this code of conduct policy should be reported to conference and event organizers, IN4OBE staff, or and member of the IN4OBE Steering or Program Committees. Sanctions may range from verbal warning, to ejection from the meeting without refund, to notifying appropriate authorities. Retaliation against someone who made a complaint of inappropriate conduct is inappropriate conduct, independent of the veracity of the original complaint. Making a false complaint of inappropriate conduct is also inappropriate conduct.