Code of Conduct

GRAAS is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and professional community for all members, chapter leaders, industry partners and event participants. This Code of Conduct outlines the standards we expect from everyone who engages with GRAAS.

All members are expected to:

• Treat every person with dignity and respect, regardless of background, identity, or experience level
• Welcome and support newcomers to the robotics community
• Use inclusive language in all communications and interactions
• Respect differing viewpoints and engage in constructive dialogue

Harassment, discrimination, or exclusionary behavior of any kind — including on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation — will not be tolerated.

Members must:

• Represent their credentials, affiliations and expertise honestly
• Not misuse the GRAAS name, logo, or membership status for personal gain
• Disclose conflicts of interest in professional or organizational contexts
• Respect intellectual property rights and give proper attribution
• Uphold the highest standards of academic and professional honesty

When using the GRAAS platform, members agree to:

• Not post or share false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Not engage in spam, unsolicited promotion, or commercial solicitation
• Not attempt to access other members' accounts or private data
• Report bugs, vulnerabilities, or security issues responsibly to the GRAAS team

College chapter leaders and members represent GRAAS at their institutions. Chapters are expected to:

• Operate transparently and in the best interest of their student members
• Maintain accurate membership records and report them to GRAAS annually
• Organize events and activities that align with GRAAS's educational mission
• Not engage in activities that could bring disrepute to GRAAS or their institution
• Ensure all chapter activities comply with institutional policies

Industry partners engaging with GRAAS must:

• Engage with students and members in a professional and ethical manner
• Not use GRAAS events or platforms for misleading recruitment or marketing practices
• Honor commitments made as part of partnership agreements
• Respect the privacy and data of GRAAS members

At all GRAAS-organized or affiliated events — in-person or virtual — participants must:

• Follow event-specific rules and guidelines set by organizers
• Not engage in disruptive, threatening, or harmful behavior
• Respect the venue, equipment and other participants
• Obtain consent before recording or photographing other attendees

If you witness or experience a violation of this Code of Conduct, please report it to the GRAAS Secretariat at admin@graas.org.in. All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated promptly.

Retaliation against anyone who reports a violation in good faith is itself a violation of this Code of Conduct.

Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in:

• A formal warning
• Temporary suspension of platform access
• Permanent termination of membership or partnership
• Removal from events or chapter leadership
• Referral to relevant institutional or legal authorities in serious cases

GRAAS reserves the right to take appropriate action at its discretion based on the severity and context of the violation.

By becoming a GRAAS member, chapter leader, or industry partner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. This code applies to all interactions within the GRAAS community, both online and offline.