{"id":21,"date":"2026-09-29T17:55:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T17:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medievalisms.org\/conference\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-09-29T17:55:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T17:55:46","slug":"code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medievalisms.org\/conference\/?page_id=21","title":{"rendered":"Code of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"

All ISSM Conference participants are expected to abide by the Ground Rules for Civil Discussion as outlined in Appendix 2<\/a> of our Constitution and Bylaws<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Participants will treat each other with respect and consideration to create a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment. Participants will avoid any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law. Disruptive or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Violations of this code of conduct policy should be reported to meeting organizers.. Sanctions may range from verbal warning, to ejection from the meeting without refund, to notifying appropriate authorities.<\/p>\n

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APPENDIX 2<\/h1>\n

The Ground Rules for Civil Discussions of Difficult Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n

These ground rules were created and approved by the ISSM leadership as a guide to discussions in online forums. They are meant to liberate, rather than restrict. Our hope is that by following a set of basic rules for discussion, members will feel free to express themselves in ISSM forums without fear that an exchange of views will result in personal attacks or insults. The goal is not that the discussion will always be comfortable. Difficult discussions often involve discomfort. Rather, the goal is that the discussion always remains civil and professional.<\/p>\n