NAIMS Code of Conduct

NAIMS is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all NAIMS members, participants and staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, staff, and service providers, are expected to abide by the NAIMS 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.

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

If you experience harassment, notice unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please contact NAIMS staff or a member of the NAIMS Steering Committee.

NAIMS 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 conference.