Code of Conduct

The Organising Committee of the International Conference Dark Matter and Stars: Multi-Messenger Probes of Dark Matter and Modified Gravity 2026 is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment that promotes the constructive exchange of scientific ideas. All participants — including attendees, speakers, session chairs, organisers, staff, volunteers, and sponsors — are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner that contributes to the advancement of science.

1Our Shared Values

All stakeholders of the meeting have to:

• Respect and value diversity.
• Treat others with tact, courtesy, and respect.
• Refrain from, and actively discourage, all forms of discrimination.
• Communicate with care and restraint, recognizing that words or actions not intended to be offensive may nevertheless be perceived as such.
• Avoid offensive, demeaning, or disparaging remarks or actions, particularly those based on sex, age, religion, beliefs, nationality, culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, status, disability, family situation, or any other characteristic protected by anti-discrimination laws.

2Unprofessional Conduct

Unprofessional conduct includes inappropriate behaviour both during conference sessions and elsewhere at the conference venue. This includes, but is not limited to, sustained disruption of talks or events, repeatedly making negative or hostile comments, pressuring others to respond when they do not wish to do so, intimidating or inappropriate language or behaviour, unwelcome jokes or remarks, unwanted physical contact or attention, offensive images, photography without consent, stalking, or any other behaviour related to the conference that disturbs participants, conveners, or organisers before, during, or after the event.

3Reporting & Sanctions

Any violations of this Code of Conduct must be reported immediately to the Local Organising Committee. Sanctions for inappropriate or harassing behaviour may include a verbal warning, removal from the meeting without refund, withdrawal of financial support, or notification of the appropriate authorities.

Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern or files a complaint will not be tolerated.

This Code of Conduct reflects the commitment of the Dark Matter and Stars conference to a respectful, inclusive, and high-quality scientific environment.