Overview 

These Terms and Conditions govern participation in the BASIL Virtual Mentorship Program, an initiative of the Blacks of the American Society of International Law (BASIL), a task force of the American Society of International Law (ASIL), operated in collaboration with Konseye: The Mentorship Network, an initiative of Amaryllis Sage LLC.

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By registering as a participant, whether as a mentor or a mentee, you agree to these Terms and Conditions in full. Please read them carefully before registering.

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1. About the Program 

The BASIL Virtual Mentorship Program connects law students and early-career professionals with experienced practitioners in international law through small-group virtual mentoring sessions and themed events. The program exists to expand access, build community, and open pathways into international law for Black students and early-career professionals around the world.

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The program is administered by Konseye: The Mentorship Network on behalf of BASIL. When you register, book a session, or interact with program operations, you are engaging with the Konseye team acting on BASIL's behalf. Strategic direction for the program remains with BASIL leadership through the Subcommittee on Mentorship.

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2. Eligibility 

To participate in the BASIL Virtual Mentorship Program, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older

• Be a current law student, early-career legal professional, or practicing lawyer, jurist, academic, or professional in a related field depending on whether you are joining as a mentee or a mentor

• Agree to and uphold these Terms and Conditions

• Comply with all applicable local and national laws

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BASIL reserves the right to determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis and to decline or cancel registrations at its discretion.

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3. Participant Responsibilities 

All participants — mentors and mentees alike — are expected to engage in good faith, to honor the commitments they make, and to contribute to a community grounded in respect, generosity, and shared purpose.

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Mentors agree to:

• Share their knowledge and experience honestly and thoughtfully

• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of mentees

• Not use the program to solicit business, recruit employees, or advance personal commercial interests

• Notify program administrators in advance if they are unable to attend a scheduled session

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Mentees agree to:

• Come prepared to sessions with thoughtful questions and an open mind

• Respect the time and expertise of mentors

• Not use session time to solicit personal favors, employment references, or introductions outside the spirit of the program

• Notify program administrators in advance if they are unable to attend a scheduled session

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By registering, all participants confirm that the information they provide is accurate and that they will not misrepresent their identity or credentials.

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4. Confidentiality 

What is shared in sessions stays in sessions. Participants are expected to treat personal experiences, career stories, and professional information shared during mentoring sessions as confidential.

You may not record sessions, share session content publicly, or attribute statements made during sessions to named individuals without their express consent.

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This expectation goes both ways. Mentors and mentees should feel free to speak candidly — and that candor depends on trust.

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5. Community Standards 

The BASIL Virtual Mentorship Program is a space built on respect. Every participant — regardless of background, career stage, or region — deserves to feel welcome, safe, and valued.

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​The following conduct is prohibited in all program contexts, including virtual sessions, communications with program staff, and any associated platforms or forums:

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• Harassment, bullying, intimidation, or threatening behavior of any kind

• Discrimination or derogatory conduct on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic

• Sharing false, misleading, or defamatory content about another participant

• Impersonating another person, or misrepresenting your identity or credentials

• Sending unsolicited commercial messages or promotional content to other participants

• Sharing content that is sexually explicit, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate

• Violating the privacy of another participant, including sharing their personal or confidential information without consent

• Any conduct that undermines the safety, integrity, or spirit of the community

 

These standards apply to all interactions within the program. Participants who do not meet them will be subject to action by program administrators, up to and including permanent removal from the program.

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6. Intellectual Property 

Materials shared during sessions — including slides, documents, and resources provided by mentors — remain the intellectual property of the person who created them. Participants may not reproduce, distribute, or use such materials outside the program without express written permission from the creator.

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​By participating in the program, you grant BASIL and Konseye a limited, non-exclusive right to reference your participation in general program communications — for example, in reports on the program's reach and impact. We will never identify you by name in public-facing materials without your explicit consent.

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7. Testimonials and Program Communications 

From time to time, BASIL may invite participants to share their experience with the program — through written testimonials, brief interviews, or participation in program communications and promotional materials.

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​This is always optional. We will never publish your name, photo, or words in connection with the program without your prior written consent. If you do consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time by contacting the BASIL Mentorship Team at [contact email], and we will not use your materials in new publications going forward.

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​By participating in the program, you understand that general, anonymized information about program participation, such as aggregate figures on sessions held, participants enrolled, or fields represented, may be shared publicly as part of BASIL's reporting on the program's reach and impact.

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8. Privacy 

Your personal information is collected and used solely to administer the BASIL Virtual Mentorship Program. We do not sell your information to third parties.

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For full details on how your data is collected, stored, and used, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

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9. Disclaimer 

The BASIL Virtual Mentorship Program is offered as a community resource. While we work thoughtfully  to create a valuable experience for all involved, BASIL and Konseye/Amaryllis Sage LLC make no guarantee of specific outcomes from participation, including employment, professional advancement, or networking results.

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​The views expressed by mentors during sessions are their own and do not represent the official positions of BASIL, ASIL, Konseye: The Mentorship Network, or Amaryllis Sage LLC.​

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Neither BASIL, ASIL, nor Amaryllis Sage LLC is responsible for the content of participant communications or the conduct of individual participants. Participation is at your own discretion.

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10. Enforcement 

Violations of these Terms and Conditions may result in:

• A formal warning from program administrators

• Temporary or permanent suspension from the program

• Removal of access to sessions or associated platforms

 

BASIL and Konseye reserve the right to remove any participant whose conduct compromises the safety, integrity, or spirit of the community. The decision to take action rests with program administrators and is final.

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​Everyone has the right to participate in this program free of harassment, discrimination, and threats. If you experience or witness conduct that violates these Terms, please report it to us at basil@konseye.org

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11. Changes to These Terms 

These Terms and Conditions may be updated periodically to reflect changes in program operations or applicable requirements. When updates are made, the revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage participants to review these Terms from time to time. Continued participation in the program constitutes acceptance of the current Terms.

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The English version of these Terms is the authoritative version.

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12. Contact Us 

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, or wish to report a concern, please reach out to the BASIL Mentorship Team at basil@konseye.org