SPARK Academy Code of Conduct

SPARK Academy is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience and safe environment for all, regardless of race, cultural affiliations, gender, nationality, beliefs, age, or disability. Indecent imagery is not appropriate at any of the Academy’s events including virtual and in-person events.

All attendees, speakers, and volunteers are expected to comply with this code of conduct and violations of its standards may result in sanctions or expulsion from participating in events, at the discretion of the Academy Team. Upholding the standards of behavior is mandatory to maintain SPARK's integrity and create a positive environment.

Expected behavior

All attendees, speakers, and volunteers at SPARK events must:

1. Behave professionally and responsibly towards each other, both in-person and online, during all formal and informal social activities, regardless of location.
2. Respect each other and avoid making judgments based on race, gender, nationality, beliefs, age, or disability.
3. Refrain from any forms of harassment, bullying, or discrimination towards fellow participants.
4. Adhere to the guidelines and instructions given by SPARK organizers and staff during events.
5. Maintain confidentiality of any sensitive information shared during events.
6. Avoid engaging in any illegal or unethical behavior.

Unexpected behavior

1. Behaving in a manner that is disruptive or disrespectful towards other participants, staff, or the event itself.
2. Using language that is inappropriate, disrespectful, or offensive towards other participants, staff, or the event itself.
3. Engaging in any illegal or unethical behavior, such as theft, plagiarism, vandalism, or fraud.
4. Disobeying or ignoring the guidelines and instructions given by SPARK organizers and staff during the event.
5. Engaging in any behavior that may pose a threat to the safety or security of other participants, staff, or the event itself.
6. Intentionally causing damage to the event venue, equipment, or other property.
7. Engaging in any form of inappropriate or unwanted physical contact towards other participants or staff.
8. Violating the confidentiality of any sensitive information shared during the event.
9. Using SPARK events or platforms for personal or commercial gain without prior authorization from the organizers.

Recording Policy: Online events may be recorded or live streamed, but only with express written permission from SPARK Academy and the authors/owners of the content. Any unauthorized recordings will violate ethical and legal standards.

Reporting Process: To report any concerns regarding the violation of the aforementioned guidelines, please email the SPARK Academy organizers at spark@mailab.io.