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CODE OF CONDUCT

EVENT ENQUIRIES
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1. PURPOSE

The LARAC Conference provides a forum for open discussion between participants, where different viewpoints are welcome and robust and thorough debates are expected. However, insulting or harassing other participants is unacceptable. We want LARAC to be an inclusive, safe and productive environment for everyone at all times.

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All determinations of appropriate or inappropriate behaviour are in ROARB2B’s sole discretion and the decision(s) ROARB2B of the representatives on-site will be final.

 

2. EXPECTED BEHAVIOR

  • Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.

  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behaviour, materials and speech.

  • Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert conference organizers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.

 

3. UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

  • Unacceptable behaviours & materials include intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning materials or conduct by any attendees of the event and related event activities. Many event venues are shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.

  • Harassment includes offensive comments (verbal, written, or otherwise) related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing materials, photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events (whether verbal or otherwise); inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

  • Physical, written, verbal or other abuse, intimidation, threats, annoyance, harassment, stalking, pushing, shoving or use of any physical force whatsoever against any person, which in any way creates a disturbance that is disruptive or dangerous, or creates apprehension in a person, as determined by ROARB2B and its show management, in their sole discretion.

  • Possession of any item that can be used as a weapon, which may cause danger to others if used in a certain manner.

  • Any boisterous, lewd or offensive behavior or language, including but not limited to using sexually explicit or offensive language, materials or conduct, or any language, behavior or content that contains profanity, obscene gestures, or racial, religious or ethnic slurs,

  • Possessing any illegal substance, including but not limited to narcotics, marijuana, or other illegal drugs.  ROARB2B does not tolerate the use or abuse of illegal substances anywhere in the Venue.

  • Smoking – other than in designated areas. 

  • Failure to obey any rules or regulations of the Venue.

 

4. CONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated whether by other attendees, media, speakers, volunteers, organizers, venue staff, sponsors, or exhibitors. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behaviour is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behaviour, the conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from the conference without warning or refund.

 

5. WHAT TO DO IF YOU WITNESS OR ARE SUBJECTED TO UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

If you are subjected to unacceptable behaviour, notice that someone else is being subjected to unacceptable behaviour, or have any other concerns, please notify a conference organizer as soon as possible. All reports will remain completely confidential.

Event Staff will be available to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, to provide escorts, or to otherwise assist those experiencing unacceptable behaviour to feel safe for the duration of the conference. You can report unacceptable behaviours to any member of staff.   Staff can be found in the Show Office onsite or you may email one of the contacts below. 

 

6. SCOPE

We expect all conference participants (staff, sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, and other guests) to abide by this code of conduct at all conference venues and conference-related social events.

 

 

7. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY

Video recordings and photographs are being taken at this event. By entering you agree to have your image and likeness used by ROARB2B.

 

8. CONTACT INFORMATION

Aimee Mowat-Helling Aimee.Mowat-Helling@Roarb2b.com

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