Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct outlines the defined rules of Scholomance as set fourth by both the Writ of Procession and the Seers Circle. The Code of Conduct was first formalized under Headmaster Merlin, who built upon the culturally enforced conventions which acted as the guidelines prior to the introduction of the bureaucratic process of the Seers Circle. Since it's inception the articles have seen minimal revision or alterations. The documents constructing the Code of Conduct additionally outline a series of minor and major offences as well as the punitive responses in order to product a more fair and just system of rule.

## Decorum

Students and staff are expected to conduct themselves in a well mannered and disciplined practice in order to facilitate a more constructive and controlled learning space given the dangers involved in arcane practice. In order to achieve the required productive atmosphere, Scholomance promotes a system of character constructive rules and etiquettes similar to those used in many other boarding schools. Students are first introduced to the decorum via the Academy Analog of Accountancy, and subsequently given instruction and practice during the mandatory Conduct & Concordance course work.

### Student Conduct Expectations

* Adherence to curfew.
* Adherence to dress code.
* Refraining from publicly cussing.
* Maintenance of appropriate speaking volume.
* Addressing professors properly & with respect.
* Attendance of all classes, unless under medical care.
* Informing a House Officer if intending to leave the Academy.
* Informing a House Officer if intending to abstain from an official academy event.

### Dormitory Conduct Expectations

* Entrance of another houses domicile is strictly prohibited.
* Beds must be made at all times, and bedding must be washed regularly.
* When exiting a private domicile, the last student to leave must ensure all candles are extinguished.
* Food may only be consumed in bed if an appropriate bed table is in use and the imbiber is either celebrating a birthday or recovering from illness or injury.
* Drinks may only be consumed in bed if the imbiber is seated on the edge of their bed with both feet upon the floor.
* Men may not enter into the halls containing the women's dormitories and washrooms without a resident escort and pre-determined destination.
	+ Men may only enter into a women's domicile if all owners of the domicile present or otherwise have consented to the entrance and are not Neophytes.

## Minor Offences

Minor Offences are broken down into *Formalities* and *Informalities*, based on the punitive outlines and severity of each offence. Informalities are seen as the least severe offences, and are often punished entirely at the discretion of the professor in witness, while formalities often require review and oversight by the Seers Circle or an otherwise appropriate council and meeting of Scholomance officials. The punitive protocols to each classification of offences are outlined separately. Formalities often involve more complex, organized, or even longstanding punishments ranging from restrictions of rights, increased supervision, loss of house points, or even minor curses. Meanwhile informalities are often resolved with a small loss of house points (No greater then 2), social or corporal punishment.

### Formalities

* §1F Accidental homicide while within the course of academic study.
* §2F Dueling with intent to do harm, or for non-academic reasons.
* §3F Acts of assault resulting in debilitative or lasting injury.
* §4F Acts of vandalism, theft, property damage.
* §5F Possession of prohibited items.
	+ §5.1F Sale of prohibited items.
	+ §5.2F Promotion or encouragement of acquisition or consumption of prohibited items.
* §6F Barrowing or lending money.
	+ §6.1F Soliciting money without intent of reciprocal service.
	+ Note: Gift giving is acceptable.
* §7F Establishing a private venture on academy grounds.
	+ §7.1F Small individual transactions are acceptable.

### Informalities

* §1i Consumption of food or drink within a classroom. ⸸
* §2i Openly or casually cussing in public spaces. ⸸
* §3i Wearing unpermitted garments or makeup.
* §4i Consumption of food or drink in bed.
* §5i Violation of the academy curfew. ⸸
* §6i General violations of decorum.

⸸ Indicates that repeated offences will be escalated to a Formal Offence.

### Punitive Protocols

Minor Offences, particularly informalities are generally handled at the discression of the professor in witness and follow a limited set of guidelines. As a practice minimum mandary sentences are not utilized by Scholomance, as the circumstances of offence are rarely simple in nature within the setting at present.

§1F - The most severe of the formal offences, cases of accidental homicide require a formal investigation by the Seers Circle into the circumstances of death. In most cases found to be truly accidental and without malice, no charges are levied; the offending student may even be recessed from classes for a period of mourning if particularly grief stricken.

§3i (§5F) - Wearing unpermitted garments or makeup which themselves are not a violation of the prohibited items list is considered a negligible offence and most often will be resolved with corporal or social punishment. The offending makeup may be removed, and the offending garment may be required to be changed immediately if it is considered exceptionally distracting or unbecoming. If a garment is worn which qualifies as a prohibited item the violation of conduct shall be treated as a formality and the offending student should immediately report to or be escorted to the Medical Ward where they will be required to remove the offending garment such that it may be destroyed. Thereafter they will have an appropriate outfit selected from their belongings and presented to them to be worn. The student will then return to classes until summoned for trial by the Seers Circle.

## Major Offences

* §1M Intentional homicide, premeditated or otherwise outside of the course of academic study.
* §2M Seeking or gaining membership within the illegal organization known as "The Book Club".
* §3M Practice or unsanctioned study of Infernalism.

### Punitive Protocols

* §1M -
* §2M - Grounds for immediate expulsion, based on level of involvement, suspected members are additionally subject to the investigation and alteration of their memories.
* §3M - Grounds for immediate expulsion, in severe cases offenders may be referred to ***[[???]]*** for imprisonment.