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The CoGE web site is part of the National Human Genome Research Institute's educational outreach effort and designed to help genetic educators in formal, informal, and public genetic education efforts.
The CoGE web site is part of the U.S. federal government and it is required to post notices to all users. The following disclaimer is posted on all federal websites requiring public sign-in including web sites hosted not only by the NIH, but all other federal organizations.
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Terms and Conditions for Membership in the Community of Genetic Educators (CoGE)
Every online community must have rules and guidelines of conduct for members in order to assure a safe and productive environment for interaction and collaboration of members. The Community of Genetic Educators’ (CoGE) guidelines are designed to assure all users that certain standards of conduct will be upheld on the CoGE for the benefit of all.
The rules for the Community of Genetic Educators (CoGE) are similar to those that should govern any social or work group, and those that govern other online communities like CoGE. Some basic rules are listed below, however CoGE administration reserves the right to counteract any behavior that is disruptive, or malicious in nature:
We ask each member to keep these guidelines in mind as you use the CoGE. Violation of the terms and conditions of using the CoGE may result in a warning, or even the suspension of your membership.
It is our hope these guidelines frame user behavior in a manner that enables CoGE to be a useful and productive area for educators nationally. If you find an element of CoGE to be in violation of the above please feel free to contact the CoGE Administrator directly with your concern.