Code of Conduct

If you believe someone is violation the code of conduct, Please use the space belove to inform The National Sports Collectors Convention. All reports will be kept confidential.

1. Purpose:
The National Sports Collectors Convention believes our community should be truly open for everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, preferred operating system, programming language, or text editor. This code of conduct outlines our expectations for participant behavior as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior. We invite all sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, and other participants to help us realize a safe and positive conference experience for everyone.

2. Expected Behavior:
Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative. Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior and speech. Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert conference organizers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress. Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you help to create The National Sports Collectors Convention and make it your own. 

The National Sports Collectors Convention can be a wonderful experience for all if we make sure that we follow these helpful guidelines.

3. Unacceptable Behavior:
Unacceptable behaviors include:intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning conduct by any attendees of The National Sports Collectors Convention and related events. All The National Sports Collectors Convention venues may be shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations. Harassment includes: offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

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4. Consequences Of Unacceptable Behavior:
Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated whether by other attendees, organizers, venue staff, sponsors, or other patrons of The National Sports Collectors Convention. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, the conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from the conference without warning or refund.

5. What To Do If You Witness Or Are Subject To Unacceptable Behavior:
If you are subject to unacceptable behavior, notice that someone else is being subject to unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify a National Sports Collectors Convention organizer as soon as possible. The National Sports Collectors Convention team will be available to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, to provide escorts, or to otherwise assist those experiencing unacceptable behavior to feel safe for the duration of the conference. Workers will be wearing distinct t-shirts (the specific colors have yet to be determined.) Any workers can connect you with a conference organizer. You can also come to the special registration desk in the lobby and ask for the organizers.

6. Scope:
We expect all conference participants (sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, and other guests) to abide by this code of conduct at all conference venues and conference-related social events.

7. Contact:
You can contact organizers before the event with any questions about this code of conduct by heading over to our contact page.s 

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