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Below are key excerpts from the RSS code of conduct. The complete Code of Conduct policy can be found here

Code of Conduct for all Participants

• “Anti-Harassment” Policy: RSS is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form.
• Conference participants violating these rules may be expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the committee and/or ISSA Rochester Chapter officers.
• Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race or religion and actions such as deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, photography or recording without consent, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
• Participants asked to stop any behavior are expected to comply immediately.
• Sponsors are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualized images, activities, or other material. Sponsor staff should not use sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment.
• If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the committee may take appropriate action, including warning the offender or expulsion from the conference with no refund.
• Participants being harassed or observing someone else being harassed, or having any other concerns, must contact a member of the committee or officer of the ISSA Rochester chapter immediately.
• Committee members will be available to help participants contact event/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference.

Privacy Policy

• RSS is committed to ensuring that participant privacy is protected.
• RSS will not sell or otherwise distribute participant personal information to third parties (including but not limited to sponsors and partner organizations) unless we have your permission or are required by law.
• During the course of conference registration, the following information may be gathered:
  • Name and job title
  • Contact information including email address
  • Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
• This information may be used to communicate with participants about this event and related ISSA Rochester Chapter matters.
• Information may be used by the committee to better understand the interests and needs of the community.
• Attendees will have the option to opt-in to having more of their information shared with sponsors, in return for eligibility for additional high-value drawings.

RSS Code of Ethics

• All participants in the RSS must adhere to the ISSA Code of Ethics published here. https://issa.org/code-of-ethics/