QCLFT 2025 Code of Conduct:
The organisers are dedicated to ensuring a productive, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. This workshop values open and constructive discussions while maintaining professionalism and mutual respect. All attendees share the responsibility of fostering a welcoming atmosphere where diversity is respected, and all individuals are treated with courtesy. Harassment in any form will not be tolerated.
Expected Conduct:
- Maintain professionalism in all interactions—whether in-person at the conference venue, social events, or in virtual and social media spaces.
- Respect others by avoiding offensive comments or behaviors, including harassment, intimidation, or exclusionary remarks based on gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, nationality, religion, or any other personal characteristic.
- Engage in constructive scientific discussions without personal attacks, insults, or belittling remarks. Critical feedback should be professional and focused on ideas rather than individuals.
- Respect privacy when sharing content. If recording online talks or posting speaker photos on social media, obtain permission beforehand. Content from presentations may be shared unless the speaker has requested otherwise.
Unacceptable Behaviour -- Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
- Sustained disruption of talks or events
- Inappropriate physical contact or sexual attention
- Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or bullying
- Recording or photographing individuals without consent
- Offensive or exclusionary jokes, comments, or behavior
Reporting Violations:
- If you experience or witness inappropriate behaviour, we encourage you to support affected individuals, and report concerns to the organisers. Reports will be handled confidentially.
- Participants asked to stop inappropriate behaviour must comply immediately. In serious cases, organisers reserve the right to remove individuals from the event.
By attending, you agree to uphold these principles and contribute to a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
Acknowledgment: This Code of Conduct is adapted from the London Code of Conduct (by A. Pontzen and H. Peiris), based on Creative Commons documents by PyCon and Geek Feminism. It is released under a CC-Zero license for reuse.
