The OSC is a place to learn and to share insights with each other across disciples and fields. This also means that respect is a core value in the OSC and discriminating, racist, intimidating, harassing, lewd, demeaning, bullying, stalking, or threatening speech or actions will not be tolerated. We recognize a shared responsibility to create and maintain that environment for the benefit of all.  
This also means that some behaviours are specifically prohibited:  

• 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.  
   
  Last updated: December 9th, 2024