IVS Anti-Harassment Policy

To ensure that IVS is a safe and comfortable place for everyone involved, we strongly oppose all forms of harassment. Harassment is an act that denies the dignity of others, and IVS takes a zero-tolerance stance toward such behavior. This policy sets out our principles and response system, aiming to create a space where all participants can feel safe and at ease.

All persons involved in IVS (including attendees, participants, staff, sponsors, media, and partner companies) are expected to adhere to the following principles and behave accordingly:

1. Do not say or do anything that makes others feel uncomfortable.
2. Do not make offensive comments about personal attributes such as gender, age, appearance, race, or religion.
3. Do not engage in acts that infringe on others’ personal boundaries, including excessive drinking and forced interactions.
4. Respect differences in viewpoints and values, and foster mutual understanding.

Harassment includes (but is not limited to) the following behaviors:
・Verbal or written comments regarding gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, physical appearance, or sexual characteristics
・Sexual jokes, inappropriate touching, or unwelcome sexual attention
・Displaying sexually explicit images or content in public spaces
・Intimidation, stalking, following someone, or sustained disruption of events
・Unwanted photography or video recording
・Inappropriate physical contact or threatening behavior
・Deliberate interruption of sessions or other event content
・Intentional, one-sided promotion of religious or political views

This policy applies to all people involved in IVS, including attendees, speakers, sponsors, staff, volunteers, and media. It applies not only within the event venue, but also to online interactions such as social media or emails related to IVS.