CODE OF CONDUCT

Category Participation Criteria

  • Decisions made by the executive council, event heads and their appointed judges, are not subject to change. All placements, including Winners and Runners-up shall be undisputed and binding.
  • Failure to comply with this provision, or any arising conflict in regards to final decisions, will not be tolerated.
  • Attempts to dispute final decisions through confrontation with the judges, category heads, or event heads, are not permitted.
  • Participants must not attempt to influence category heads or event management through personal relationships, for the purpose of influencing category outcomes.
  • All category heads will remain impartial. Any attempt to rig, or unfairly influence a category will result in instant disqualification.
  • Participants must register using their full government names, avoid any aliases or pseudonyms. Emails provided during registration should be used for submissions.
  • Delegates must bring their own internet enabled devices if online access is required during a particular category. Relying on category heads’ personal devices is not encouraged.
  • Deliberately disrupting a category or causing repeated interruptions in one may result in instant disqualification.

Behaviour

  • Delegates must not threaten the concord of the event at any cost.
  • Intimidation, bullying, or targeted humiliation of any participant or management member will not be tolerated.
  • Derogatory, threatening, discriminatory or abusive language on event premises is strictly prohibited.
  • Sexual harassment of any kind, including unwanted sexual comments, advances, gestures, or conduct, is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate termination from the event on first strike.
  • Smoking, vaping, or the possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited on campus and throughout the duration of the event, including at locations outside the school property. If caught partaking in said acts, instant disciplinary action will be taken. Delegates must not be under the influence of any substance during all three days of the event.
  • Delegates are not permitted to exit school grounds on the same day once they’ve left once.

Harassment

  • Participants who experience or witness harassment are encouraged to report it to a member of the executive council.
  • All reports will be taken seriously and handled appropriately.
  • This event maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment. This includes, but is not limited to, verbal or physical intimidation, bullying, deliberate humiliation or discomfort, and any form of sexual misconduct.
  • Any misconduct connected to the event, whether occurring on campus or through digital platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, or other forms of communication, will be consequential.
  • Discrimination based on any personal characteristic (gender, religion, sexual orientation etc.) is strictly prohibited.

Artificial Intelligence

  • AI must not be used to manipulate or create misleading, discriminatory, or inappropriate content.
  • Violations in terms of consent may result in disqualification.
  • Participants must abide by category-specific AI restrictions.
  • Submission must be original and primarily produced by the participants themselves.

Equity

  • Delegates must raise any concerns regarding equity or misconduct with the Executive Council. Concerns can be submitted anonymously through the informal reporting process, or formally through an identified complaint.
  • Formal complaints should provide sufficient information for the matter to be investigated, including:
    • Date of the incident
    • Name of the participant(s) involved
    • Institution(s) involved
    • Description of the incident
  • All complaints will be reviewed appropriately, with necessary action taken where required. Participants may also report concerns directly to the Event Heads or Category Heads.
  • Delegates must refrain from taking such matters into their own hands. That will only exemplify the situation, and may result in physical violence/more damage, which is discouraged.
  • Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible while allowing for a fair investigation and all reports will be handled with discretion. It is our utmost responsibility to keep your affairs illicit.
  • By registering for the event, all delegates acknowledge and agree to abide by the event’s Code of Conduct and understand that violations will result in appropriate disciplinary action/removal from the event.