IMSVISUAL is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, industry supporters, staff, and service providers, are expected to abide by the IMSVISUAL Code of Conduct.

Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated and is defined as:

• Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form related to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, physical appearance, age, experience, or other characteristic.

• Use of hateful, obscene, defamatory, discriminatory, or violent language.

• Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images.

• Unwelcome or uninvited attention or contact with another participant.

• Expressed or implied threat of physical or professional harm.

• Harassing photography or recording.

• Sustained disruption of presentations, sessions, or other events.

• Promotional materials, special offers, job offers, product announcements, or solicitation for services in presentations or public spaces.

• Unauthorized copy or screen shot of presentations. All scientific content is the property of the author(s). Permission required for reuse.

IMSVISUAL reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior, including immediate removal from IMSVISUAL meetings without warning or refund and restrictions on attendance at future IMSVISUAL meetings.

If you experience harassment, notice unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please contact IMSVISUAL Staff or a member of the IMSVISUAL Board of Directors.

IMSVISUAL Staff will be happy to help participants contact security or local law enforcement, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the meeting.