The goal of the CG Society is to organize scientific events in a safe and inclusive manner. All members of the Society are bound by its Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct covers all activities pertaining to the organization of CG Society events. This includes satellite events, events and activities organized by the local organizers of CG Society events, and all private gatherings of participants of CG Society events in the local area. It also includes PC work and actions by members of the CG Society committees during their tenure.
The CG Society is dedicated to providing an environment that is free from harassment, bullying, discrimination, and retaliation for all participants of CG Society events, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. Bullying, intimidation, personal attacks, harassment, sustained disruption of talks or other events, and any behavior that interferes with another’s full participation will not be tolerated.
Definitions. Harassment includes at least:
Bullying includes at least physical or intellectual aggression, use of inappropriate language, name calling, threats (explicit or implicit) of intent to harm or to coerce, especially in the context of an imbalance of power or authority.
During an event. Any harassment, bullying, discrimination, or retaliation is not tolerated. Members asked to stop such behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a Society member engages in harassment, bullying, discrimination, or retaliation, the organizers of a CG Society event may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund. Note that a response of “just joking” will not be accepted; behavior can be harassing without an intent to offend.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns about the environment at an event of the CG Society, please contact one of the SafeTOC advocates. We will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference.
Sanctions. The Code of Conduct committee (CCC) of the Society adjudicates cases of potential Code of Conduct violations. Based on the findings of the CCC, the board of the Society can suspend or terminate membership for members found guilty of Code of Conduct violations. This document lays out the procedures in detail.
These are the SafeToC advocates for the CG Society:
Feel free to contact any SafeToC advocate when you need help during, before, or after a CG Society event. You can also contact any member of the CG Society Board or the CG Week Steering Committee.
The Code of Conduct committee is in the process of being formed. In the meantime, please contact the CG Society Board.
This Code of Conduct is a minor adaptation of the prior Code of Conduct of CG Week. Original source: JSConf & The Ada Initiative, with adaptations based on the NeurIPS Code of Conduct.
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