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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR NEUROETHOLOGYCODE OF CONDUCTThrough our biannual congresses, the International Society for Neuroethology (ISN) fosters
open exchange and critical evaluation of scientific ideas, facilitates development of newcollaborations, and enables participants to find employment or recruit people to fill positions. To
these ends, the ISN wants its meetings to be inclusive and for participants to feel safe andwelcome.
All participants at the International Congress of Neuroethology (ICN) should behave
professionally, treating each other with respect and consideration. This includes thoughtful
appreciation of each one’s own professional status and position and an attempt to understandthe status and position of others who may not share the same background or privilege. An open,
inclusive environment is one where all participants emphasize supportive and empathetic
behaviors. Participants must recognize that power and status affect how others receive words
and actions and how others express themselves (or feel limited in their expression). It is noteasy to flawlessly respect boundaries that may appear hidden or to understand how different
backgrounds affect the perception of shared experiences, but respect and empathy for all
should be the over-riding principle.

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited whether the behavior is expressed physically,
verbally, or in writing.
Sexual harassment of any participant, including scientific attendees and their guests, vendors,
support staff, service providers, and volunteers. Harassment includes but is not limited to
unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, including advances or propositions, requests for sexual
favors, sexually explicit jokes, unnecessary touching, catcalling, and other conduct of a sexual
nature. Participants must recognize that behavior that is acceptable to some people may not be
acceptable to all, and that people in junior positions or from less privileged backgrounds may bereluctant to explicitly object to unwelcome behavior.
Discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race,ethnicity, culture, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, social andeconomic class, educational level, immigration status, age, ability, marital or family status,
political belief, or religion. Be aware that jokes or attempts to make light of status differences orphysical appearance generally reinforce, rather than diminish, power differences. Words oractions that manipulate status or power to belittle, offend, or otherwise disenfranchise meeting
attendees are unacceptable, as are inappropriate comments made in a joking manner.
Bullying, intimidation, and physical harm of any participant through behavior that frightens,threatens, or humiliates the recipient, including disruption of presentations as well as stalking orfollowing. We recognize that scientific disagreements will sometimes arise and we in no way
want to stifle scholarly and scientific discussion, but these discussions should be fair andrespectful, focusing on the science rather than the individuals discussing it.
Retaliation for reporting inappropriate behavior, as well as bad faith reports of inappropriate
behavior, are unacceptable and will be considered a violation of the code of conduct.

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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR NEUROETHOLOGYCODE OF CONDUCTReports of violations of the code of conduct will be treated with strict confidentiality. Thoseexperiencing or witnessing violations of the code of conduct can report them in person to any
ISN officer or member of the ISN Inclusion and Diversity Committee (easily identifiable by theirpink conference name tags) or in writing by sending an email to any ISN officer or member ofthe ISN Inclusion and Diversity Committee (whose emails addresses will be clearly posted inISN website, www.neuroethology.org). If further anonymity is desired, reports can be sent froma newly-created, free Gmail account. All reports of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly,
fairly, and as quickly as possible by the Inclusion and Diversity Committee, who will provide allparties with a chance to explain themselves and will treat such matters with strict confidentiality.
ICN organizers and ISN officers reserve the right to enforce this code of conduct in any manner
deemed appropriate. Anyone violating the code of conduct will be asked to stop engaging ininappropriate behavior and may be prohibited from presenting, expelled from the meeting
without refund, prohibited from attending future meetings, and/or have their membershiprevoked. Actions that violate local laws may be reported to local law enforcement.

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