INCOSE Connect is a professional platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing among members of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).
Participation in this platform reflects our shared commitment to respect, professionalism, and the advancement of systems engineering.
By using INCOSE Connect, you agree to uphold these standards and engage in ways that support a safe, inclusive, and productive environment for all members.
Expected Conduct
Professionalism and Respect
- Treat all members with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
- Value diverse perspectives and expertise — critique ideas, not individuals.
- Keep discussions professional and relevant.
- Assume good intent and communicate with clarity and civility.
Collaboration and Constructive Engagement
- Contribute thoughtfully to discussions and respect differing viewpoints.
- Share information, questions, and resources that advance collective learning.
- Credit others appropriately when referencing their ideas or materials.
- Avoid dominating discussions or discouraging others’ participation.
Integrity and Responsibility
- Represent yourself and INCOSE honestly and professionally.
- Do not share confidential, proprietary, or copyrighted information without permission.
- Do not engage in hacking, scraping, or unauthorized data mining.
- Do not introduce malware, malicious code, or compromised links.
- Comply with all applicable laws and INCOSE policies.
- Report suspected misconduct or violations promptly and respectfully.
Intellectual Property
- Respect the intellectual property rights of others.
- Attribute sources accurately and refrain from plagiarism or misappropriation of others’ work.
- Obtain permission before reproducing or redistributing materials.
- Do not post copyrighted content without authorization or proper citation.
Prohibited Conduct
The following behaviors are not permitted on INCOSE Connect:
- Harassment, discrimination, or offensive comments of any kind.
- Retaliation against any person who raises a concern or participates in a review.
- Personal attacks, inflammatory remarks, or threats.
- Commercial advertising, solicitation, or political campaigning.
- Posting or distributing malware, spam, or harmful links.
- Unauthorized sharing of member data, private communications or intellectual property.
Privacy and Data Protection
INCOSE’s Privacy Policy governs the collection and use of personal information on this platform. You are expected to respect the privacy of other members and use their contact information solely for legitimate INCOSE-related purposes.
Legal Notice
INCOSE Connect is provided as a service for the members of International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). INCOSE is not responsible for the opinions and information posted on this site by others. We disclaim all warranties with regard to information posted on this site, whether posted by INCOSE or any third party; this disclaimer includes all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness, accuracy, non-infringement, and any other warranties whether arising by statute, course of dealing, or otherwise. In no event shall INCOSE be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of any information posted on this site, even if INCOSE has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
Do not post any defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, offensive, or illegal materials. Do not post any information or other material protected by copyright without the permission of the copyright owner. By posting material, the posting party warrants and represents that he or she owns the copyright with respect to such material or has received permission from the copyright owner. In addition, the posting party grants INCOSE and users of this site the nonexclusive right and license to display, copy, publish, distribute, transmit, print, and use such information or other material.
Messages should not be posted if they encourage or facilitate members to arrive at any agreement that either expressly or impliedly leads to price fixing, a boycott of another's business, or other conduct intended to illegally restrict free trade. Messages that encourage or facilitate an agreement about the following subjects are inappropriate: prices, discounts, or terms or conditions of sale; salaries; profits, profit margins, or cost data; market shares, sales territories, or markets; allocation of customers or territories; or selection, rejection, or termination of customers or suppliers.
While INCOSE does not actively monitor all content, it reserves the right to remove or restrict postings at its discretion when violations are identified or reported.
Enforcement and Reporting
INCOSE reserves the right to moderate, remove, or restrict content or access at its discretion to maintain a safe and professional environment. Violations may result in warnings, suspension, or termination of access to INCOSE Connect and/or other INCOSE services.
To report a concern or potential violation, contact connect+conduct@incose.net.
Agreement
By accessing or participating in INCOSE Connect, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by this Code of Conduct and related INCOSE policies.