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IALE sponsors events and meetings that are welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative. We believe that the best way to advance knowledge is through the open, free, and respectful exchange of ideas. IALE does not tolerate behavior that may intimidate or threaten others. IALE’s Meetings and Events Code of Conduct applies to all events sponsored by IALE, including the IALE World Congress, meetings that receive funding from IALE, and affiliated events connected with an IALE meeting or event, whether in public or private facilities, virtual or in-person, as well as any communication related to, or during a meeting on social media platforms. This Code of Conduct must be followed by meeting attendees, meeting organizers, contractors, volunteers, and all other service providers associated with the meeting. Acknowledgement and agreement to abide by the IALE Meetings Code of Conduct is required at registration for any in-person or virtual event.
Expected behavior:
● Treat everyone with respect and consideration.
● Communicate thoughtfully with others and be considerate of views and opinions that are different from your own, in all situations, including but not limited to: while presenting, while attending talks and events, in one-on-one conversations, at exhibitor tables, and within group discussion.
● Be respectful in your critique of ideas, and critique ideas rather than individuals.
● Be mindful of your surroundings, your fellow participants, and unacceptable behavior as outlined below.
● Respect the rules and policies of all venues associated with the meeting.
● Follow the rules for reporting, listed below, if you witness a situation that violates the Code of Conduct, or if you notice someone in distress.
Unacceptable behavior:
● Criminal offenses.
● Participation, facilitation, or promotion of harassment, intimidation or discrimination behaviors at the meeting, event, or via social media associated with the meeting, event, or other associated activities organized or sponsored by IALE.
● Physical, emotional, or verbal harassment of any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor, IALE leadership, service provider, or other meeting or event guest.
● Inappropriate comments related to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status toward any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor, or service provider.
● Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces or in presentations.
● Threatening, bullying or stalking any attendee, speaker, volunteer, exhibitor, or service provider.