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