Conference Code of Conduct Policy
Code of Conduct
ACBS is a listening organization focused on its participants. The ACBS World Conference is designed to increase interaction, engagement, collaboration, connectivity and community, in a fun and safe learning environment.
We value the participation of each member of the community and endeavor to deliver an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Conference participants are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respect for others and maintain the highest level of professionalism at all conference programs and events, whether officially sponsored by ACBS or not. Disruptions that interfer with the conference experience for other attendees are not permitted. All attendees, speakers, organizers, volunteers, partners, vendors and staff at any ACBS event are required to observe the following Code of Conduct.
ACBS is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for the conference.
Be kind to others. Do not insult or defame participants. Harassment in any form, sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not condoned at the ACBS World Conference.
Participants violating these rules may be asked to leave the conference without warning at the sole discretion of ACBS. Thank you for helping to make this a welcoming event for all.
Guests
Guests of ACBS World Conference attendees will be held to the same Code of Conduct. Conference attendees are responsible for the behavior of their guest(s) at the event, and they will be held accountable if the guest is a disruption to the event, at the sole discretion of ACBS.
Cancellation
Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing via email and must be dated on or before 5:00 p.m. Central Time, USA, on June 21, 2020 to support@contextualscience.org to receive a refund minus a $50 USD registration cancellation processing fee.
We regret that after June 21, refunds cannot be made, however we will allow a substitute registrant. If you need a refund, please contact us via email. (Note: Shared registrations are not permissible... meaning that you can't attend one day and your colleague the next, etc.) No refunds will be granted for no-shows. No refunds will be granted for any guest tickets.
Substitution
Substitution Policy: Replacement of a registered ACBS attendee by a business colleague/coworker will be accepted if notified in writing by 5:00 p.m. Central Time, USA, July 13, 2020, to support@contextualscience.org. After July 13, 2020, no substitutions will be permitted.
Housing
In an effort to support our host city, demonstrate effective practices in room block management, and keep registration fees lower, a hotel room in the official ACBS housing block should be booked. The deadline to book a hotel reservation is June 16, 2020, while rooms are available.
Liability/Media Waiver
As a condition of my participation in this meeting or event, I hereby waive any claim I may have against the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) and its officers, directors, employees, or agents, or against the presenters or speakers, for reliance on any information presented and release ACBS from and against any and all liability for damage or injury that may arise from my participation or attendance at the program. I further understand and agree that all property rights in the material presented, including common law copyright, are expressly reserved to the presenter or speaker or to ACBS. I acknowledge that participation in ACBS events and activities brings some risk and I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being. If another individual participates in my place per ACBS transfer policy, the new registrant agrees to this disclaimer and waiver by default of transfer.
ACBS intends to take photographs and video of this event for use in ACBS newsletters and promotional material, in print, electronic and other media, including the ACBS website and social media accounts. By participating in this event, I grant ACBS the right to use any image, photograph, voice or likeness, without limitation, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation. All media become the property of ACBS . Media may be displayed, distributed or used by ACBS for any purpose.
If you have any concerns regarding the media policy, please feel free to contact us.