Code of Conduct - ICA 2026 at Kochi, India

Authorship

All authors connected to a presentation and/or abstract must agree on all information contained in the presentation. An author who submits a presentation to the conference must have intentions of attending, registering, and presenting at the meeting once the submission is accepted into the program.

Harassment and Safety

The society is dedicated to providing a safe, hospitable, and productive environment for everyone attending our events, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, physical appearance, or sexual orientation.

Zero Tolerance Policy: The society prohibits intimidating, threatening, or harassing conduct. Harassment includes offensive gestures, verbal comments, inappropriate physical contact, unwelcome attention, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, or harassing photography.

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. This policy applies to all speakers, staff, volunteers, and attendees.

Reporting & Enforcement

If you are being harassed, notice someone else being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the meeting host or society officers immediately. Reports can remain anonymous if requested.

Sanctions

Action may range from a simple warning to expulsion from this and future conferences. If expulsion is deemed necessary, the offender will not be entitled to reimbursements or refunds for costs incurred.

Photography and Social Media

The society supports the communication and discussion of science in all formats. Information, including original data and slides, may be summarized and discussed via blogs and social media.

Requirement: Please obtain permission from the presenter before reproducing any visual materials or original data.