> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://policies.aic.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://policies.aic.io/lgbtq+-inclusion-policy.md). # LGBTQ+ Inclusion Policy ### Purpose AIC is committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ people. People should not experience discrimination, harassment, exclusion or hostility because of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or related personal circumstances. ### Policy Statement AIC has zero tolerance for homophobia, biphobia, transphobia or any other anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. ### Expected Behaviour Everyone working with AIC is expected to: * treat LGBTQ+ colleagues, contractors, suppliers and customers with respect * avoid intrusive personal questions * use respectful language * respect privacy and confidentiality * avoid jokes, comments or assumptions based on sexual orientation or gender identity * challenge unacceptable behaviour where appropriate * raise concerns where standards are breached ### Unacceptable Behaviour Unacceptable behaviour includes: * homophobic, biphobic or transphobic comments * jokes or mockery * deliberate misgendering * outing someone without consent * intrusive questions about someone’s body, relationships or identity * exclusion based on sexual orientation or gender identity * refusing to work with someone because they are LGBTQ+ * hostile or degrading conduct * retaliation after a concern is raised ### Privacy and Confidentiality A person’s sexual orientation, gender identity or transition history is private. It must not be disclosed without consent unless there is a lawful and necessary reason. ### Facilities, Systems and Records Where practical and lawful, AIC will seek to ensure that systems, records and working arrangements respect people’s identity and privacy. ### Customer and Supplier Environments Where AIC personnel are working in customer or supplier environments, AIC still expects respectful treatment. Concerns should be escalated where external behaviour breaches this standard. ### Reporting and Action Concerns should be raised with an appropriate manager, delivery lead, commercial lead or company director. AIC will take appropriate action where this policy is breached. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://policies.aic.io/lgbtq+-inclusion-policy.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.