NLP for Space Science CODE OF CONDUCT

As the Local Organising Committee of the Natural Language Processing for Space Science Workshop, we assume that all participants share our commitment to creating an environment that values diversity and inclusion and is thus free from harassment. We want to promote a diverse environment with respectful and courteous behaviour; therefore, we expect all participants to adhere to the following guidelines:

  1. Behave professionally. Refrain from harassment in any form, including the continuous disruption of presentations, inappropriate physical contact, and intimidation. This also includes offensive comments related to individual characteristics, for example: age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, nationality, or religion.
  2. Ensure all communication is appropriate for a professional audience, taking into account the many different backgrounds of the participants. Sexual or sexist language and imagery are not appropriate.
  3. Be respectful and do not insult the participants or the facilitators of the event.
  4. Critique ideas, not people.
  5. Should you witness events of bullying, harassment, or aggression, please approach the affected person to show support and check how they are. As a witness, you can suggest that the affected person reports inappropriate behaviour, but it is up to the affected person alone to decide whether they wish to report it or not.
  6. We recommend getting the speaker’s permission if you wish to share photos or videos of the speaker on social media. You are free to share the contents of talks/slides via social media unless speakers have asked that specific details/slides not be shared.
  7. Participants can report in confidence to any member of the Local Organising Committee (who will be easily recognisable at the workshop) any deviation from these guidelines. Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately and, in serious cases, may be asked to leave the event.

We thank you for helping us make the NLP for Space Science Workshop a welcoming, respectful, and interesting meeting for all.