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Code of conduct

For the Open Science Festival, the Code of conduct of INOSC, the International Network of Open Science Communities, is used.

The Code of conduct can be read on the INOSC website and below (with the text slightly adapted for the context).

The Open Science Festival is organised to enable all participants to learn about, share, and discuss open science practices. The purpose of this Code of conduct is to enable an environment in which diverse individuals can collaborate and interact in mutual respect. We recognise a shared responsibility to create and maintain that environment for the benefit of all.

Some behaviours, therefore, are specifically prohibited:

  • discriminating, racist, intimidating, harassing, lewd, demeaning, bullying, stalking, or threatening speech or actions;
  • any real or implied threat of physical harm;
  • unwelcome sexual attention;
  • unwelcome physical contact;
  • sustained disruption of speakers or events (verbally or physically);
  • retaliation against an individual for reporting harassment or other unacceptable behaviours;
  • retaliation against an individual for participating in the investigation of a report of harassment or other unacceptable behaviours;
  • advocating or encouraging any of the above behaviours;
  • falsely reporting harassment or other unacceptable behaviours.

Critical examination of beliefs and viewpoints does not, by itself, constitute hostile conduct or harassment. Similarly, use of sexual imagery or language in the context of a professional discussion might not constitute hostile conduct or harassment if necessary to the topic of discussion.

a yellow lanyard

Reporting

If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, or if you believe a harassment problem exists, please report it as soon as possible to a member of the Code of conduct committee, identifiable by a yellow lanyard. You can also report to the information desk. If the person you should report to is the target of the complaint, you may contact other event organisers (blue lanyards). The target of the complaint will not be involved in handling or resolving the incident. Every code of conduct violation report will be treated with seriousness and care.

If no immediate action is required, you can also report a complaint electronically and anonymously via this online form (no e-mail adresses will be collected). These complaints will be carefully reviewed and potentially followed up on after the festival.

Members of this years' committee will be announced soon.

Enforcement

Participants who are asked to stop any unacceptable behaviour are expected to comply immediately.
Safety committee members and event organisers retain the right to take appropriate actions, including:

  • mediation between complainant and alleged perpetrator(s), to reach an amicable resolution;
  • issue a verbal warning;
  • expel the offender(s) from the event (particularly if a participant’s immediate safety is threatened).

Safety committee members and event organisers will also discuss with the complainant whether they wish to contact the confidential advisor(s) at the affiliated institution. The alleged perpetrator(s) will be notified of a complaint as soon as possible, and be given a chance to respond to the complaint.