91撸色
Event Participation
Code of Conduct

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91撸色 Event Participation Code of Conduct

1.听听 Introduction

The 91撸色 (鈥�91撸色鈥�) is dedicated to providing a safe and productive experience at all 91撸色 sponsored events for all event participants, regardless of sex, race, color, personal appearance, national origin, religion, age, physical disability, mental disability, perceived disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal or applicable state laws or local ordinances. 听(See also .)听 91撸色 does not tolerate discrimination, or any form of unlawful harassment, and is committed to enforcing this Event Participation Code of Conduct (the 鈥淐ode鈥�) at all 91撸色 events.听 As a professional society, the 91撸色 is committed to providing an atmosphere that encourages the free expression and exchange of scientific and educational ideas. 听Furthermore, 91撸色 upholds the philosophy of equal opportunity for and treatment of all event participants and staff in any event venue, whether in person or online. 听

2.听听 Scope of Code

91撸色 requires compliance with the Code by all event participants, staff, guests, and vendors at all official 91撸色 conferences, meetings, meeting breakout sessions, tours, and social events as well as at all 91撸色 meeting-related events that are expressly sponsored or promoted by 91撸色, whether held in public or private facilities (each may be referred to herein as an 鈥淓vent鈥� or collectively, as the 鈥淓vents鈥�).听

3.听听 Harassment Defined

Unlawful harassment includes verbal, physical, and visual conduct that creates an intimidating, offensive, or hostile environment.听 Harassing conduct can take many forms and includes, but is not limited to, the following:听 slurs, epithets, derogatory comments, insults, degrading or obscene words, jokes, demeaning statements, offensive gestures, or displaying derogatory or demeaning pictures, drawings, or cartoons based upon an individual鈥檚 sex, race, color, personal appearance, national origin, religion, age, physical disability, mental disability, perceived disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal or applicable state laws or local ordinances.

Sexually harassing conduct in particular includes all of these prohibited actions, as well as other unwelcome conduct, such as unwanted sexual advances, whether or not the Event participant submits to the invitation; lewd propositions or innuendos; leering; making sexual gestures; making sexually suggestive or graphic comments or engaging in sexually-oriented conversation; sexually suggestive objects, graphics, pictures, or posters, whether physically displayed in the Event location or accessed over the Internet; making or using derogatory comments, epithets, slurs or jokes; the touching or display of one鈥檚 own body; or physical touching or assault, as well as impeding or blocking movements.

Sexually harassing conduct can be by a person of either the same or opposite sex.听 It is unlawful for males to sexually harass females or other males, and for females to sexually harass males or other females.听 Conduct that begins as consensual in nature may become harassment if one party withdraws his or her consent.听 Sexual or other harassment prohibited by law is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

The above is not a complete list of what may be deemed sexual or other unlawful harassment prohibited by law.听 It is impossible to define every action or word that could be interpreted as harassment.听 However, 91撸色 has a "zero tolerance" policy toward discrimination and all forms of unlawful harassment.听 91撸色 reserves the right to discipline Event participants who engage in any inappropriate conduct, even if it is not specifically referred to in this Code or is not actionable as sexual or any other form of harassment.听

4.听听 Prohibited Conduct

Prohibited conduct at 91撸色 Events includes, but is not limited to:

a.听听听 harassment based on sex, race, color, personal appearance, national origin, religion, age, physical disability, mental disability, perceived disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal or applicable state laws or local ordinances;

b.听听听 demeaning comments or harassment about a person鈥檚 professional status or qualifications;

c.听听听 sexual harassment, as defined in Section 3;

d.听听听 abusive conduct that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with another person鈥檚 ability to benefit from and enjoy or participate in the Event, including social events related to the Event and sponsored by 91撸色;

e.听听听 undue interruption of any Event, speaker, or session; and

f.听听听 violence or threats of violence.

5.听听 Reporting an Incident

Event participants or other individuals who witness or experience inappropriate conduct at an Event, including but not limited to the prohibited conduct described above, should report such conduct immediately to (see above).听 Anyone experiencing or witnessing behavior that constitutes an immediate or serious threat to public safety at the Event is advised to locate a house phone and call and ask for security.听 He or she is not required or expected to discuss the concern with the alleged offender.

91撸色 cannot address claimed inappropriate conduct or harassment unless the claims are brought to the attention of 91撸色 leadership.听 Event participants are encouraged to report any incidents as quickly as such participant feels safe doing so.听 This will help 91撸色 decrease incidents of harassment by increasing awareness and allowing for appropriate action.

91撸色 is committed to taking all reasonable steps to prevent harassment and prohibited conduct at its Events, and will make every reasonable effort to promptly and completely address and correct any prohibited conduct that may occur at an 91撸色 Event.听

The following guidelines for observers or targets of prohibited conduct are provided to help with an investigation. 听91撸色 will make every effort to maintain the confidentiality of any supporting documentation.

路听听听 If possible, write everything down (times, places, nature of the incident, and comments made).

路听听听 Save emails, notes, etc.

路听听听 Be as detailed as possible.

91撸色 can investigate situations that arise at 91撸色 Events and in 91撸色-sponsored online communities provided in connection with such Events.听 If an Event participant experiences inappropriate conduct or harassment at the participant鈥檚 own or another institution, at a place of work, at a research facility, or online but not via 91撸色-sponsored channels (e.g., direct emails between parties) that individual should contact the individual at that location or the individual鈥檚 home institution who handles such issues, such as the Title IX Officer, Dean of Students, Human Resources Director, mental health counselor, etc.

6.听听 Investigation

91撸色 will promptly and impartially investigate the facts and circumstances of any claim of inappropriate conduct or harassment at 91撸色 Events, but only with the approval and cooperation of the individual(s) who experienced harassment.听 91撸色 will make every effort to keep the reporting individual鈥檚 concerns confidential and will not deliberately share personal information other than to the investigator(s); however, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed (for example, although efforts will be made to reduce the chances, it may be possible to infer something about the person(s) involved based upon the situation under question).听

During an investigation, 91撸色 or a designated independent consultant subject to obligations of confidentiality, generally will do the following (as necessary) to make a determination as to appropriate action:

路听听听 document the nature of the complaint;

路听听听 interview the complainant;

路听听听 conduct further interviews as necessary, such as with witnesses or, at an appropriate time, the 听听alleged offender;

路听听听 document the 91撸色鈥檚 findings regarding the complaint;

路听听听 听document recommended follow-up actions and remedies, if warranted; and

路听听听 inform the complainant of 91撸色鈥檚 findings.

A specific timeline for the investigation cannot be predicted in advance, as it may depend upon the nature of the allegations and the investigation process. Every effort will be made to act upon the investigation in a prompt and timely manner. Upon completion of the investigation, 91撸色 will take corrective measures against any person who has engaged in conduct in violation of this policy, if 91撸色 determines such measures are necessary. 听

Notwithstanding, 91撸色 reserves the right, upon receipt of a complaint, if in 91撸色鈥檚 sole reasonable discretion, the nature of such complaint requires the immediate removal of an individual in order to ensure that Event may proceed safely and without undue interruption, to remove an individual without undertaking an investigation as described herein.听

7.听听 Disciplinary Action

If 91撸色 determines that an individual has engaged in prohibited conduct, 91撸色 shall determine the appropriate action to be taken, which may include, but is not limited to:

路听听听 private reprimand;

路听听听 removal from the Event without warning or refund;

路听听听 implementation of conditions upon attendance at future 91撸色 Events; or

路听听听 restriction from attendance at future 91撸色 Events.

91撸色 may, but is not required to, report any incident to proper authorities, including but not limited to law enforcement, if in 91撸色鈥檚 sole discretion such reporting is advisable or necessary.听 If 91撸色 determines that an individual has engaged in prohibited conduct at an 91撸色 Event, and such individual is an 91撸色 member, 91撸色 may consider suspension or termination of 91撸色 membership solely in compliance with any member disciplinary or termination procedures adopted by 91撸色 that provide the member, at a minimum, the rights of notice, a hearing, and a right to appeal any adverse decision.

8.听听 Retaliation Is Not Tolerated

Retaliation for complaints of inappropriate conduct or harassment are also considered harassment and will not be tolerated. 听Retaliatory behavior in connection with 91撸色 Events will be investigated in a similar manner to initial complaints.

Adopted by the 91撸色 Board of Directors on July 10, 2016.