Code of Conduct at Malvernian Society Events
The Malvernian Society community is a network of adults with a common educational background: OMs having attended Malvern College, other members having an association with the College either a current or former parents, of ‘Friends’ of the College who subscribe to its values.
It is important both to the Society and to the College that each and every person attending one of our events has a positive and rewarding experience, and to that end, we invite all participants to help us to create a safe, respectful, and positive experience for everyone. When you participate in an event hosted by the Society or the College you are contributing to the overall experience, which makes us all accountable to each other.
Malvern College and the Malvernian Society have established this Code of Conduct to provide guidelines to participants and to ensure that all participants understand what behaviour is expected, and what behaviour will not be tolerated at one of our events. We expect all participants to abide by this Code of Conduct at all events, be they on site at Malvern College or at off-site locations, and in related online communities and social media.
- be considerate and respectful to all community members
- refrain from using demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behaviour, materials, and speech
- speak up if they observe anything at an event that conflicts with this Code of Conduct. If you are being harassed or feel uncomfortable, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of our event staff immediately.
- intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning speech, materials, or conduct by any Participants of the event and related event activities. (Some event venues are shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations)
- violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person.
- sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language
- personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability
- inappropriate photography or recording
- taking of photos within the event environment for use on social media, without the prior permission of the individuals or owners of the content therein
- any boisterous, lewd, or offensive behaviour or language, including but not limited to using sexually explicit or offensive language, materials or conduct, or any language, behaviour, or content that contains profanity, obscene gestures, or racial, religious, or ethnic slurs
- failure to obey any rules or regulations of the event venue
CONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behaviour is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behaviour, the event organiser may take any action deemed appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund. For more serious breaches, we may, in our reasonable discretion, refer the matter to the Society trustees.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU WITNESS OR ARE SUBJECTED TO UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
If you are subjected to unacceptable behaviour, notice that someone else is being subjected to unacceptable behaviour, or have any other concerns, please notify our staff, who will be available to support those experiencing unacceptable behaviour to feel safe for the duration of the event. All reports will remain completely confidential.
ATTRIBUTION
This Code of Conduct is the product of our commitment to create and nurture a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative community, and we thank our participants for sharing our commitment.