Code of Conduct

ACTRIMS is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all Forum participants and staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, industry supporters, staff, and service providers, are expected to abide by the ACTRIMS Forum Code of Conduct.

Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated and is defined as:

• Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form related to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, physical appearance, age, experience, or other characteristic.

• Use of hateful, obscene, defamatory, discriminatory, or violent language.

• Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images.

• Unwelcome or uninvited attention or contact with another participant.

• Expressed or implied threat of physical or professional harm.

• Harassing photography or recording.

• Sustained disruption of presentations, sessions, or other events.

• Promotional materials, special offers, job offers, product announcements, or solicitation for services in presentations or public spaces.

• Unauthorized copy or screen shot of presentations. All scientific content is the property of the author(s). Permission required for reuse.

ACTRIMS reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior, including immediate removal from the ACTRIMS Forum without warning or refund and restrictions on attendance at future ACTRIMS meetings.

If you experience harassment, notice unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please contact ACTRIMS Staff or a member of the ACTRIMS Board of Directors.

ACTRIMS Staff will be happy to help participants contact security or local law enforcement, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the meeting.