Note Well - A reminder of IETF policies
A reminder of IETF policies.
By participating in the IETF you agree to follow IETF processes and policies. This Note Well is a reminder of some of those policies.
- IETF participants are expected to behave in a professional manner and extend respect and courtesy to their colleagues at all times (see RFC 7154: IETF Guidelines for Conduct and IETF Anti-Harassment Policy). If you have any concerns about behavior, please contact the Ombudsteam who have a duty of confidentiality and extensive powers to act, as set out in RFC 7776: IETF Anti-Harassment Procedures.
- If you are aware that any IETF contribution (as defined in RFC 5378: Rights Contributors Provide to the IETF Trust) is covered by patents or patent applications that are owned or controlled by you, your employer or your sponsor, you must disclose that fact, or not participate in the discussion (see RFC 8179: Intellectual Property Rights in IETF Technology).
- For detailed process information consult RFC 2026: Internet Standards Process and RFC 2418: IETF Working Group Guidelines and Procedures and updates to those.
- The IETF routinely makes public written, audio, video, and photographic records of IETF activities, including your personal information as set out in the IETF Privacy Statement.
For advice, please talk to Working Group chairs or Area Directors.