Code of Conduct

1. Purpose

Quest Logic Solutions (“QLS”) is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all students, instructors, mentors, and community members. This Student Code of Conduct outlines the standards of behavior expected throughout the program, including live classes, Slack channels, labs, communication platforms, and all QLS-related activities.

Enrollment in any QLS program signifies agreement to comply with this Code of Conduct.

2. Professional Behavior & Respect

Students are expected to:

Treat instructors, staff, and peers with respect at all times
Communicate professionally in Slack, email, meetings, and group sessions
Participate in discussions and group activities in a constructive, supportive manner
Maintain a positive learning environment free from harassment, discrimination, or hostility

Not tolerated under any circumstances:

Harassment, bullying, intimidation, or disrespect
Hate speech, discriminatory comments, or offensive language
Inappropriate or disruptive behavior during live classes or Slack discussions

QLS reserves the right to remove students who violate community safety standards.

3. Attendance, Participation & Engagement

To ensure progress and maximum value from the program, students are expected to:

Attend scheduled live virtual classes, or watch required replays if absent
Complete assignments, labs, tickets, and projects on time
Actively participate in Slack discussions, mentorship sessions, and team scenarios
Ask for help when needed and remain engaged in the learning process

Excessive absences or lack of participation may affect progress, support eligibility, or continued enrollment.

4. Academic Integrity & Honest Work

Students must uphold honesty and integrity in all work submitted.

Prohibited actions include:

Plagiarism or submitting work that is not the student’s own
Sharing lab answers, assignments, passwords, or restricted content
Using unauthorized sources to complete assessments
Misrepresenting skills, experience, or progress

Violations may result in corrective action or removal from the program.

5. Responsible Use of Systems & Technology

Students receive access to secure learning systems, servers, and cloud environments. Students must:

Use QLS systems solely for educational purposes
Follow all cybersecurity, data protection, and safe-use guidelines
Not attempt to break, damage, or misuse lab environments
Not engage in unauthorized hacking, scanning, or exploitation
Not share VPN access, login credentials, or internal materials with non-students

Any misuse of virtual environments or security tools will result in immediate removal.

6. Confidentiality & Data Protection

During the program, students may access:

Lab systems
Documentation
Project files
Internal processes
Community conversations

Students must:

Keep all QLS materials private and confidential
Not publish, screenshot, record, or distribute course content
Not share Slack conversations without permission
Not publish training materials online or with competitors

All materials remain the intellectual property of Quest Logic Solutions.

7. Communication Standards

All communication must be:

Professional
Respectful
Appropriate
Aligned with a positive learning environment

Students must not:

Spam channels or instructors
Use offensive or inappropriate language
Promote unrelated products, services, or solicitations
Engage in conflicts or hostile debates

8. Zero-Tolerance Policy

QLS maintains zero tolerance for:

Harassment
Hate speech
Threatening behavior
Illegal activities
System abuse
Academic dishonesty

Immediate dismissal may occur without refund where violations are severe.

9. Collaboration & Group Work

Students are encouraged to collaborate, but must:

Contribute fairly to group activities
Respect others’ ideas
Communicate openly and professionally
Avoid dominating or disrupting team spaces

Collaboration should enhance, not replace, independent learning.

10. Attendance of Live Instruction

Students must:

Attend sessions in a distraction-free environment where possible
Keep microphones muted unless speaking
Avoid disruptive background noise
Use video when required by instructors
Arrive on time and stay for the full session unless urgent circumstances arise

Repeated disruptive behavior may affect ongoing enrollment.

11. Payment, Program Standing, & Access

Students must remain in good financial standing to maintain access to:

Live sessions
Servers and lab environments
Slack
Coaching and career support
Certificates

Failure to make scheduled payments may result in temporary or permanent access suspension.

12. Consequences for Violations

Depending on severity, actions may include:

Verbal or written warning
Temporary suspension from labs or Slack
Removal from certain features of the program
Permanent dismissal without refund
Termination of platform access
Reporting of illegal activity when necessary

QLS reserves the right to act in the best interest of student safety and program integrity.

13. Student Responsibilities

All students must:

Take ownership of their learning journey
Ask questions and request support when needed
Stay proactive and committed to personal career goals
Respect the experience and guidance of QLS staff and mentors
Uphold a professional attitude reflective of real IT work environments

14. Agreement

By enrolling in any Quest Logic Solutions program, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Student Code of Conduct and all associated policies.