Code of conduct & guidelines

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Welcome to the IUFoST Forum!

Working group 1.2, on Emerging Issued, Key Focus Areas of IUFoST, supports and maintains our Community Forum dedicated to discussing topics related to Food Science. This Forum was created to promote effective communication and sharing of information in the field. It will cover issues such as curricula development, education in specific world regions, opportunities for collaboration, research education-related topics, and industry collaborations. To ensure that this Forum remains a safe and respectful place for everyone to participate, we ask that all members undertake the following code of conduct and guidelines:

 

1. Respect others: Treat all members with kindness and respect. This includes refraining from personal attacks, insults, or any other form of harassment or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic.
   
2. Stay on topic: Keep discussions focused on Food Science topics. Avoid off-topic discussions or irrelevant comments.
   
3. Use appropriate language: Abstain from using profanity or any other offensive language. Remember that this is a public Forum, and members of all ages may be present.
   
4. Provide helpful and constructive feedback: Please be constructive and respectful in your delivery if you have feedback or criticism. Provide solutions and alternatives when possible.
   
5. No spamming or self-promotion: Do not use the Forum to advertise your products or services. If you have something relevant to share, please do so in a helpful and informative manner.
   
6. Do not share personal information: Do not share personal information about yourself or others, such as addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses.
   
7. Report any inappropriate behavior: If you witness any inappropriate behavior, harassment, or other violations of the code of conduct, please report it to the Forum moderators immediately.
   
8. All posts must be written in English: To ensure that all participants can understand and engage with the discussions, we require that all forum posts be written in English. This helps to facilitate communication and knowledge sharing across diverse backgrounds and cultures. Also, moderators need to understand everything written to ensure it’s appropriate.
   

 

By participating in the IUFoST Forum, you agree to abide by these guidelines and the code of conduct. Failure to do so may result in removing your post or comment or suspending or terminating your account.

Thank you for being a part of our community!