Code of Conduct

Meritshot is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all participants. The Code of Conduct applies to all students across all program interactions, whether in live sessions, on the LMS platform, in communication channels, or during placement activities. By enrolling in the program, every student agrees to uphold these standards unconditionally.

6.1 Expected Conduct Standards

Students are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, integrity, and respect throughout the program. This includes all interactions with trainers, mentors, placement coordinators, administrative staff, fellow students, and external stakeholders such as hiring partners and guest speakers. Students are also expected to present themselves professionally in all digital interactions, including emails, messaging platforms, and video sessions.

6.2 Anti-Harassment & Non-Discrimination Policy

Meritshot maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment, bullying, and discrimination in any form. The following are expressly prohibited:

• Sexual harassment — any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, whether verbal, written, visual, or physical, directed at any student, staff member, or external stakeholder.
• Workplace-style harassment — persistent intimidation, unwanted personal contact, or hostile conduct targeting any individual within the program ecosystem.
• Discrimination on the basis of gender, caste, religion, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
• Cyberbullying — use of digital communication channels to harass, threaten, or demean any person connected with the program.

6.3 Prohibited Behaviors

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited and will be treated as violations of the Code of Conduct:

• Misconduct with trainers, administrative staff, or fellow students — including disrespect, intimidation, harassment, or any form of discriminatory behavior.
• Abusive, offensive, or threatening language — whether communicated verbally, in writing, or through any digital platform including WhatsApp groups, LMS forums, or email.
• Disruptive behavior during live sessions — actions that interfere with the learning experience of other students or the delivery of content by instructors.
• Sharing copyrighted or confidential internal content — distributing program materials, recorded sessions, assessments, or proprietary curriculum content outside of the Meritshot platform without written authorization.
• Unauthorized recording or distribution of class material — capturing audio, video, or screenshots of live or recorded sessions and sharing them on external platforms or with individuals not enrolled in the program.
• Defamatory conduct — publishing false statements about Meritshot, its faculty, staff, or other students on social media, review platforms, or any public forum, with the intent to cause reputational harm.
• Unauthorized access to the LMS, assessment platform, or administrative systems of the institute, or any attempt to do so.

6.4 Consequences of Conduct Violations

Violations of the Code of Conduct will be escalated through the following disciplinary framework, with the severity of action proportionate to the nature and frequency of the breach:

• Verbal or written warning — issued by the academic team for first-time or minor infractions, with a formal note placed on the student's record.
• Suspension — temporary restriction from attending sessions, accessing the LMS, or participating in assessments, applied for moderate or repeated violations.
• Removal from the program — permanent termination of enrollment for severe violations, including but not limited to harassment, fraud, data theft, or conduct that endangers the reputation of Meritshot or its partners.
• Restriction from placement support — exclusion from all placement assistance services for students who violate the Code of Conduct during placement activities or in interactions with hiring partners.
• Legal action — in cases involving fraud, impersonation, cybercrime, defamation, or harassment, Meritshot reserves the right to file a formal complaint with the relevant law enforcement or judicial authorities.