Code of Conduct

1. Purpose

A primary goal of the DIY Bookkeeping Club (DIYBC) is to be inclusive to the largest number of participants, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion (or lack thereof).

This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior.

We invite all those who participate in the DIYBC to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.

2. Expected Behavior

The following behaviors are expected and requested of all community members:

Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this community.

Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.

Attempt communication before conflict.

Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.

Be mindful of your fellow participants. Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem inconsequential.

3. Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are considered harassment and are unacceptable within our community:

Violence, threats of violence or violent language directed against another person.

Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language.

Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material.

Posting or threatening to post other people’s personally identifying information ("doxing").

Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability.

Photography or recording without explicit and active consent of all participants.

Unwelcome sexual attention. This includes, sexualized comments or jokes; inappropriate touching, groping, and unwelcomed sexual advances.

Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following (online or in person).

Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.

Sustained disruption of community events, including talks and presentations.

4. Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior

Unacceptable behavior from any community member, including staff and those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated.

Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.

If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior, the DIYBC may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the community without warning.

5. Reporting Guidelines

If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify a nina@carpetbagenterprises.com as soon as possible.

6. Addressing Grievances

If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you should notify nina@carpetbagenterprises.com with a concise description of your grievance.

7. Scope

We expect all community participants (contributors, paid or otherwise; sponsors; and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues–online and in-person–as well as in all one-on-one communications pertaining to community business.

8. License and attribution

This Code of Conduct is based off the the Stumptown Syndicate Citizen Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license.