Code of Conduct

1. Purpose

The Code of Conduct establishes the behavioral expectations for all individuals participating in Ta-Seti Academy, Inc. ("the Academy") activities.

Its purpose is to protect the Academy's educational mission by promoting a safe, respectful, lawful, and productive learning environment.

The Code of Conduct should be read together with the Academy's Community Standards, which describe the values and culture the Academy seeks to cultivate.

2. Scope

This Code applies to all participants in Academy-sponsored activities, including:

  • website users;

  • applicants;

  • students;

  • instructors;

  • volunteers;

  • contractors;

  • guest presenters;

  • staff;

  • visitors attending Academy events.

It applies to participation through:

  • Academy websites;

  • student portals;

  • learning management systems;

  • discussion forums;

  • live classes;

  • webinars;

  • workshops;

  • mentoring activities;

  • official communication channels;

  • Academy-sponsored events, whether online or in person.

3. Expected Conduct

Participants are expected to:

  • act honestly;

  • communicate respectfully;

  • comply with Academy policies;

  • respect the rights and dignity of others;

  • contribute to a productive educational environment;

  • follow reasonable instructions from Academy personnel;

  • comply with applicable laws.

4. Prohibited Conduct

The following conduct is prohibited while participating in Academy activities.

Harassment

Conduct that intimidates, humiliates, threatens, or repeatedly targets another participant.

Bullying

Repeated behavior intended to demean, isolate, or undermine another participant.

Discrimination

Unlawful discrimination prohibited under applicable law.

Threats or Violence

Threatening, encouraging, or engaging in violence or unlawful conduct.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests, comments, or conduct that interferes with participation in Academy activities.

Confidentiality Violations

Unauthorized disclosure of:

  • private classroom discussions;

  • student information;

  • Academy records;

  • confidential communications.

Recording Without Permission

Recording or distributing Academy classes, meetings, or presentations without authorization where prohibited by Academy policy or applicable law.

Academic Misconduct

Academic integrity violations are governed by the Academy's Academic Integrity Policy and may also constitute violations of this Code.

Misrepresentation

Knowingly providing false information to the Academy or impersonating another individual.

Technology Misuse

Including but not limited to:

  • unauthorized system access;

  • malicious software;

  • attempts to disrupt Academy systems;

  • misuse of user accounts.

Commercial Solicitation

Using Academy platforms primarily to advertise, recruit, sell products or services, or solicit participants without Academy authorization.

Unlawful Conduct

Any conduct that violates applicable law while participating in Academy activities.

5. Instructor and Moderator Authority

Academy instructors, moderators, and administrators may take reasonable steps necessary to maintain productive educational environments.

Participants are expected to comply with reasonable classroom management decisions.

Questions regarding instructional decisions should be addressed respectfully through established Academy procedures.

6. Reporting Concerns

Participants are encouraged to report suspected violations of this Code promptly.

Reports should be made honestly and in good faith.

Reports may be submitted through designated Academy reporting channels.

Knowingly false or malicious reports may themselves constitute violations of this Code.

7. Review Process

When a potential violation is reported, the Academy may:

  • gather relevant information;

  • communicate with involved parties;

  • review available evidence;

  • determine whether a policy violation occurred;

  • determine an appropriate response.

The Academy will seek to conduct reviews fairly, impartially, and as promptly as reasonably practical.

8. Corrective Actions

When the Academy determines that a violation has occurred, corrective action will be proportionate to the circumstances.

Possible actions include:

  • educational guidance;

  • verbal warning;

  • written warning;

  • temporary removal from an activity;

  • restriction of Academy privileges;

  • suspension;

  • dismissal from Academy programs;

  • permanent prohibition from Academy services.

Nothing in this Code limits the Academy's ability to take immediate action when necessary to protect participants, preserve institutional operations, or comply with legal obligations.

9. Appeals

Where provided by Academy policy, participants may request review of certain disciplinary decisions.

Submission of an appeal does not automatically suspend the effectiveness of a disciplinary action unless the Academy determines otherwise.

10. Retaliation

Retaliation against any person who, in good faith:

  • reports a concern;

  • participates in a review;

  • provides information;

  • requests assistance;

is prohibited.

Retaliation may result in separate disciplinary action.

11. Relationship to Other Policies

This Code should be interpreted together with the Academy's:

  • Privacy Policy;

  • Terms of Use;

  • Community Standards;

  • Student Participation Agreement;

  • Academic Integrity Policy;

  • Student Handbook;

  • Accessibility Statement.

Where multiple policies apply, they should be interpreted consistently whenever possible.

12. Policy Changes

The Academy may revise this Code periodically.

Updated versions become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

13. Contact Information

Ta-Seti Academy, Inc.

Website: https://tasetiacademy.com

Email: conduct@tasetiacademy.com

Revision History

Version Effective Date Summary
1.0 26 June 2026 Initial Code of Conduct adopted by Ta-Seti Academy, Inc.