We offer the following code of conduct to ensure Kumospace is an enjoyable and inclusive environment for everyone in keeping with the University of Liverpool’s Positive and Inclusive Research Culture:
- Kumospace can work on smartphones and tablets but we highly recommend installing Kumospace onto your laptop or desktop computer, if you have one
- Your device should have a speaker and a microphone; a camera is also advised - it may improve your sound quality to use a headset/earbuds instead of the device’s internal microphone and speakers
- Kumospace activity must not be recorded by anyone, including photographs or screenshares without the explicit consent of all present and the opportunity given to individuals to switch their cameras off
- Your onscreen display name should be your real name
- There are some things that do differ in an online environment: jokes and sarcasm don’t often translate well when someone can’t read your facial and body language
- Any defamatory, offensive or illegal material aired online, or inappropriate behaviour, will result in removal from the session and non-admittance to future sessions/activities
- If anyone’s online behaviour is disrespectful or in any way breaks the Academy Code of Conduct, please report it to the facilitator (they can be identified on Kumospace as an avatar with a gold star)
- Please be aware that this virtual networking space is unmoderated. If children of participants want to pilot their parent’s or guardian’s Kumospace avatar, they must be supervised at all times. The University of Liverpool shall in no event be held liable or responsible directly or indirectly, for any issues caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of, or reliance on Kumospace.
Important: In line with Kumospace’s own rules, if necessary, there is the option for an individual to be removed and blocked from an event.
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