Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct Principles

1. All Society members, including every director, committee member, employee, contractor, stakeholder, and volunteer shall act with honesty and integrity and ensure that all actions taken by the Society meet the highest ethical standards.
2. All Society members, including every director, committee member, employee, contractor, stakeholder, and volunteer shall act to ensure adherence to all laws and regulations pertaining to any jurisdiction within which the Society operates.
3. Every director, committee member, employee, and contractor operating in a foreign jurisdiction shall not behave in any way contrary to the law or ethical standards in that jurisdiction, regardless of local practice.
4. HTAi believes in respect, diversity, inclusion, fair treatment, and encouragement of participation of all Society members, including every director, committee member, employee, contractor, stakeholder, volunteer in the work of the Society regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, physical appearance, body size, disability, or any other aspect of what they look like, where they come from or who they are.
5. Directors, committee members, and members of the Society may not derive personal financial benefit from the organization.
6. No employee or contractor of the Society shall derive any personal profit or gain beyond normal contractual work arrangements.
7. HTAi does not tolerate
   • Harassment of any kind, including, but not limited to, derogatory or inappropriate verbal or written comments related to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age or religion
   • Any instances of intimidation, degradation, humiliation or threats
   • Sustained disruption of work progress, talks, meetings, or events
   • Unsolicited and or unwelcome physical contact
   • Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behaviours.