So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. (Matt. 7:12)
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. (James 1:19)
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs,
that it may benefit those who listen. (Eph. 4:29)
We are establishing this Code of Conduct for all participants (faculty, administrators, attendees, volunteers) to help ensure a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for everybody. We expect participants to behave in a manner consistent with the Christian values of love, honor, and respect so the Conference can be a welcoming and safe place for all attendees. As such, whether an attendee, faculty member, or volunteer, you are required to adhere to the following Code of Conduct:
- Treat all attendees, speakers, volunteers, and administrators (including Mount Hermon’s staff) with respect, kindness, and consideration.
- Discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability, and socio-economic status, is strictly prohibited.
- Harassment, bullying, intimidation, or demeaning behavior of any kind is not tolerated. This includes physical, verbal, or written harassment, as well as unwelcome advances or requests of a sexual nature.
- Any form of violence, threats of violence, or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.
- Respect the intellectual property rights of others, including copyrighted material and trademarks.
- Do not disrupt the conference sessions or events in any way that could interfere with the experience of other attendees or the teachers, speakers, mentors, etc.
- Use appropriate language and behavior at all times.
- Follow all local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
- Attendees are responsible for their own actions and behavior, and the conference organizers are not liable for any damage or harm caused by an attendee’s actions.
- Abide by any conference rules or directives, including not arriving at the Mount Hermon campus prior to the specified acceptable arrival time.
To summarize, act in a manner consistent with being a disciple of Jesus and treat others as you would want to be treated.
Addendum
Self-Promotion, Business Cards, Flyers, etc.
Generally
While attendees are encouraged to network at Vision, it is strictly forbidden to force information/business cards/flyers/etc. on anyone. If someone asks for your business card or information, please feel free to provide it. But never give your information without expressed permission of the receiver, and NEVER during a workshop, speaker, or Major Morning Track session. Please be respectful of our faculty as well as other attendees’ experiences and do not interrupt any session in order to promote yourself. Failure to respect this could result in expulsion from the conference without refund, at the discretion of the director or assistant director.
In the Conference Bookstore
We keep our bookstore simple for a very good reason … we want it to highlight the work of our faculty and attendees. In the past, some have tried to use bookstore space (far greater than their “share”) for the explicit purpose of self-promotion. This is not the purpose of the bookstore, and it is both distracting and frustrating to other attendees, so it is not allowed.
If you would like to promote a service or product you offer that is directly related to the writing life in some way, you can apply to sponsor an inclusion in attendee bags via contacting director@vcwconf.com. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to that same address for clarification.
At the Director’s discretion, a violation of this Code of Conduct may result in a warning of expulsion or actual expulsion from the conference without refund.
The Director also reserves the right to cancel registrations for an upcoming conference on the basis of prior violations of the Code of Conduct.
If you have any questions regarding this Code of Conduct, please direct them to the conference organizers at conference@vcwconf.com.
By attending the Vision Christian Writers Conference, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. Thank you for your cooperation in creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all attendees, faculty, and staff.
If you are a victim of any behavior that contravenes this Code of Conduct, please inform the Conference Director or Assistant Director as soon as possible after the behavior occurs. Violations should NOT be reported to Mount Hermon’s staff.