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inSIG Code of Conduct

Every fellow is required to abide by the inSIG Fellowship Code of Conduct.

This document applies to inSIG 2026. inSIG may publish additional or updated expectations for your edition during the program. Always refer to the current version in your fellow portal Announcements page and fellowship control panel for the latest edition-specific guidance. Portal-wide policies (Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Disclaimer, and Cookie Policy) apply to all editions.

Last updated: 20 Aug 2026

1. Purpose

We are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, age, caste, social class, country, among other identifying characteristics.

This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for participant behaviour as well as the consequences for unacceptable behaviour, including harassment.

The India School on Internet Governance (inSIG) organising team invites all fellows, organisers, speakers, and other participants to help us realise a safe and positive conference experience for everyone.

2. Expected Behaviour

  • Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.
  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behaviour and speech.
  • Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert conference organisers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.
  • Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you help to create inSIG and make it your own.

3. Scope

We expect all participants (fellows, volunteers, speakers, organisers, venue staff, and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct at all inSIG venues and social events, and in the fellow portal where interaction with other participants may occur.

4. Unacceptable Behaviour and Harassment

Unacceptable behaviours include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning conduct by any attendees of inSIG and related events. All inSIG venues may be shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.

Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

5. Consequences of Unacceptable Behaviour

Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated whether by fellows, organisers, venue staff, volunteers, or other patrons of inSIG venues.

Anyone requested to stop unacceptable behaviour is expected to comply immediately.

inSIG organizers or their designee(s), or security may take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without warning.

6. What to Do If You Witness or Are Subject to Unacceptable Behaviour

If you are subject to unacceptable behaviour, notice that someone else is being subject to unacceptable behaviour, or have any other concerns, please notify an inSIG organising team member as soon as possible or report to the inSIG Code of Conduct Compliance Team (inSIG-CCCT).

7. How to Lodge a Complaint

If you are the subject of harassment or unacceptable behaviour, or have witnessed any such behaviour during an inSIG event or through the fellow portal, please contact:

For privacy-related complaints, contact Anupam Agrawal, inSIG Code of Conduct Compliance Team, at legal@insig.in.

inSIG-CCCT is responsible for receiving, reviewing, and acting on conduct complaints in line with this Code of Conduct. Complaints are handled confidentially where possible. The team may consult the Fellowship Committee and may recommend corrective action, mediation, or removal from the program.