Code of conduct

An environment that recognises and respects the inherent worth of every person is crucial for a successful summer school and conference. We, therefore, expect everyone engaged in the conference to contribute to a safe and inclusive environment and respect the guidelines stipulated below.

This Code of Conduct applies to all participants, including organisers, volunteers, speakers/teachers.

Offensive behaviour

The course must provide an experience for all participants that is free from harassment, bullying, discrimination and inappropriate behaviour, which includes, but is not limited to:

• Intimidation, personal attacks, stalking, following, harassment, inappropriate physical contact or attention, or derogatory mention
• Disorderly, boisterous, or disruptive conduct, including fighting, coercion, theft, damage to property, or any mistreatment or unprofessional behaviour towards participants

Procedure

Any participant in conference may contact us about experiences or observations of inappropriate behaviour, regardless of whether they wish to place a formal complaint or merely express a concern or seek advice. Please contact Vincent Brault (<smpgd2026@sciencesconf.org>), directly at the event or by email.

• The Named Person will provide information to help the person reporting offensive behavior decide whether to take further action and how to proceed.
• The Named Person has no formal authority but will support the person reporting offensive behaviour by informing the relevant authority if agreed upon.
• The Named Person is not obliged to inform any other authority and is thus able to handle any complaint or concern in full confidentiality (unless required by law).

Action

In case of a breach of this Code of Conduct, the organiser will respond towards the offender as deemed appropriate according to law and regulations.

Sanctions may be, but are not limited to, a warning, expulsion from the course with no refund, reporting the incident to the offender’s organisation/company, or, in the last instance, reporting the incident to law enforcement authorities.

With permission, this Code of Conduct has been adapted from the Statlearn 2026 Code of Conduct.