Code of Conduct
Acceptable Behavior
At WiCyS, we expect everyone to be professional and respectful to others at all times. We are all responsible for our own actions. Everyone should be aware of the impact their behavior can have on others. We ask that you:
Respect the venue, the staff, and any equipment you may be allowed to use.
Respect each other and our environment.
Care for yourself and others around you.
Be courteous and well-mannered when speaking to someone or engaging with them.
Listen & pay attention to others.
Respect someone’s personal space and body – when someone says no it is no, not maybe.
Unacceptable Behavior
Unacceptable behavior is offensive in nature and can be either online or offline – it disturbs, upsets, or threatens. It lowers self-esteem or causes overwhelming torment. It can take the following forms (including but not limited to):
Derogatory, inflammatory, or discriminatory language, comments, or conduct.
Profanity, offensive language or name-calling.
Engineered episodes of intimidation, aggressive actions, or repeated gestures.
Heckling and disruption of talks.
Presenting staff or volunteers in inappropriate attire (e.g., sexualized clothing).
Referencing or using any sexual objects (digital or physical) in public spaces.
Inappropriate photography or recordings (where inappropriate or is defined as used later in a sexual, derogatory, defamatory manner, or for exploitation).
Stalking or following.
Persistent and unwanted sexual advances.
Unwanted physical contact.
Any action that makes someone feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, or afraid.
Encouraging others to engage in any of the above behaviors.
Retaliation for reporting unacceptable behavior.
Intentional misgendering (Intentionally using pronouns or referring to someone as a gender other than that which they identify and/or refusing to change when corrected).