Code of Conduct
The conduct of delegates at the Youth Model ASEAN Conference (“YMAC” or “the Conference”) reflects on their educational institutions and the Conference. In order to ensure a safe online environment and a professional atmosphere for all delegates, faculty and YMAC staff, and other involved personnel, we have devised this Code of Conduct.
We ask that you read through it carefully, as all delegates are expected to abide by it during the duration of YMAC held online and during any activities or events organised in the context of YMAC. YMAC staff reserves the right to expel delegates from the conference due to unacceptable behaviour and/or infractions as listed in this Code of Conduct.
RESPONSIBILITIES & LIABILITIES
YMAC expects that all conference delegates will:
- Be respectful and considerate to all conference members.
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behaviour, materials and speech.
- Speak up if they observe any such incidences as described in (2) or any events 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 your Committee Advisor-Lecturers immediately.
| Committee | Committee Advisor-Lecturers |
| 1 | Ms Melissa Ong |
| 2 | Mr Wilson Yeo |
| 3 | Ms Evangeline Cheng |
| 4 | Ms Sarah Soh |
| 5 | Ms Pearlyn Ann Lim |
- Observe the standard dress code (business attire) as stated in the Welcome Package, unless explicit exception has been granted by the YMAC Chair. YMAC staff reserve the right to refuse entry to online Conference events to delegates whose attire they deem inappropriate or disruptive.
- Refrain from consumption/depiction of consumption of alcohol or smoking during the conference period.
- Exercise good judgement when accessing the Internet during the Conference. Compliance to the various laws, statutes and acts pertaining to Intellectual Property and Censorship is necessary when referencing online material during the conference.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
YMAC expects all conference members to refrain from exhibiting any unacceptable behaviour over the course of the conference. Unacceptable
behaviour includes, but is not limited to:
1. Intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech, materials or conduct by any conference member for the entire duration (15 Sep 2021 to 6 October 2021) of the conference.
2. Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person whether in-person or through virtual means.
3. Use of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language.
4. Personal insults, particularly those related to race, country, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
5. Inappropriate photography or recording, and reposting of such materials onto social media/ public platforms and pages.
6. Taking of photographs within the online event environment for use on social media, without the prior permission of the individuals or owners of the content therein.
7. Any boisterous, lewd, or offensive behaviour or language, materials or conduct, or any language, behaviour, or content that contains profanity, obscene gestures, or racial, religious or ethnic slurs.
Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behaviour is expected to comply immediately. If a YMAC participant engages in unacceptable behaviour, YMAC staff may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund. For more egregious behaviour, YMAC may, in its reasonable discretion, temporarily ban or permanently expel a participant from the conference and the YMAC community.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES
The supervision of delegates and of their compliance with this Code of Conduct and the rules governing the Conference are the responsibility of their Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) representative. No delegate may participate in the Conference without endorsement by an IHL, unless a satisfactory agreement has been previously reached with the YMAC staff.
The YMAC organisers and conference staff shall not be liable for any injuries (including death) to persons or damages or losses to property that may occur during the ordinary course of the Conference or due to a failure to comply with any of the rules governing the Conference, including, but not limited to, this Code of Conduct, Conference rules, applicable laws, statutes and regulations