Code of Conduct

ML4H Code of Conduct

All participants — including organizers, reviewers, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers — must comply with this code during events and on official communication channels. Sponsors are equally subject to this Code of Conduct and may not use offensive imagery or materials.

Harassment and discrimination

ML4H is committed to preventing offensive comments based on protected characteristics such as race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and national origin, as well as intimidation and personal attacks of any kind.

Inappropriate conduct

Sexual harassment, stalking, unwelcome physical contact, and disruptive behavior that prevents full participation are not tolerated.

Offensive materials

Content that is sexual or racial in nature and creates a toxic environment is prohibited.

Disruptive activity

Fighting, property damage, and disruption of virtual sessions (e.g., “Zoom bombing” with off-topic remarks) are not permitted.

Scientific misconduct

Fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism in submissions or presentations violate this code.

This policy applies to official symposium venues — physical and virtual — but not to unsponsored locations such as hotels or restaurants.

Reporting and enforcement

Organizers may impose warnings, expulsion without refund, future bans, or institutional reporting. Participants should report incidents to info@ml4h.cc. The symposium guarantees investigation within 24 hours for onsite complaints and two weeks otherwise, with confidentiality protections and no retaliation against good-faith reporters.