By participating in the IETF you agree to follow [IETF processes and policies](https://www.ietf.org/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](https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc7154.html) and [IETF Anti-Harassment Policy](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/statement-iesg-ietf-anti-harassment-policy-20131103/)). If you have any concerns about behavior, please contact the [Ombudsteam](https://www.ietf.org/contact/ombudsteam/) who have a duty of confidentiality and extensive powers to act, as set out in [RFC 7776: IETF Anti-Harassment Procedures](https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc7776.html).

* If you are aware that any IETF contribution (as defined in [RFC 5378: Rights Contributors Provide to the IETF Trust](https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc5378.html)) 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](https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc8179.html)).

* For detailed process information consult [RFC 2026: Internet Standards Process](https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2026.html) and [RFC 2418: IETF Working Group Guidelines and Procedures](https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2418.html) 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](https://www.ietf.org/privacy-statement/). 

For advice, please talk to Working Group chairs or Area Directors.