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Code of Conduct and Duty of Care

Effective Date: March 10, 2022

FSGA is committed to providing a healthy, safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all. All participants, including, but not limited to attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, staff venue personnel and other contracted service providers are expected to abide by the following Code of Conduct and Duty of Care. Responsibility is shared equally among all stakeholders, all of whom have a role to play in the mitigation of risk.

Code of Conduct

FSGA is dedicated to providing a harassment-free program experience for everyone. Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated and is defined as:

  • Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form related to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, physical appearance, age, experience, or other characteristic.
  • Use of hateful, obscene, defamatory, discriminatory, or violent language.
  • Inappropriate use of sexual language, nudity and/or images.
  • Unwelcome or uninvited attention or contact with another participant.
  • Expressed or implied threat of physical or professional harm.
  • Harassing photography or recording.
  • Sustained disruption of presentations, sessions, or other events.
  • Unauthorized copy or screen shot of presentations, Q&A or chat room activity that takes place in the virtual space. All educational content is the property of the author(s). Permission required for reuse.

FSGA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior, including immediate removal from the event/conference without warning or refund and restrictions on attendance at future FSGA events/conferences.

If you experience harassment, notice unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the FSGA staff or the FSGA Executive Committee immediately.

Duty of Care

At FSGA, the well-being of our attendees, speakers, staff, and partners is our top priority. We are committed to implementing best practices that help reduce the spread of infectious diseases and create a safe environment for networking, learning, and business growth.

While FSGA follows health and safety guidelines informed by public health authorities, we are not medical providers and do not guarantee the accuracy of any test results or the effectiveness of any preventative measures. We encourage all attendees to consult their healthcare provider regarding any personal health concerns before attending our events.

Personal Responsibility & Health Considerations

  • We ask all attendees to prioritize their health and the health of others by following recommended hygiene practices and staying home if they feel unwell.
  • If you experience fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or other symptoms of infectious illness, we ask that you refrain from attending in person and seek medical guidance.
  • Testing is at the discretion of each attendee, and we encourage anyone who has been recently exposed to an infectious illness to test before attending.

General Health & Safety Guidance

To minimize the spread of infectious diseases, we encourage all attendees to follow these precautions:

  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
  • Use hand sanitizer when handwashing is not possible.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow
  • .Avoid close contact with individuals who appear ill.
  • Consider wearing a mask in crowded settings or when interacting with high-risk individuals.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding FSGA's Duty of Care, please contact a member of the FSGA staff or the FSGA Executive Committee.