Respect every person
Engage people as professionals and peers. Harassment, discrimination, threats, humiliation, sexual advances, hate speech, and attacks based on identity are not welcome, online, at events, or in private messages.
Contact with context
Say who you are, why you are reaching out, and what you are asking for. Do not mass-message members, scrape directory data, add people to lists, or move a conversation to another channel without consent. A reply is never owed.
Protect privacy and confidentiality
Keep private messages, phone numbers, documents, investment materials, and personal stories confidential. Ask before taking screenshots, recording a call, naming someone publicly, or sharing event photographs outside the agreed setting.
Be accurate and disclose interests
Represent your identity, role, company, credentials, opportunities, investments, and results honestly. Disclose financial interests, referral fees, sponsorship, conflicts, and when you are speaking for an organization.
Share responsible opportunities
Jobs, grants, events, fellowships, and investments must identify the organization, eligibility, application route, deadline, location, fees, and compensation where applicable. Pyramid schemes, pay-to-apply jobs, deceptive recruiting, and guaranteed-return claims are prohibited.
Use founder and investor spaces responsibly
Do not imply that verification is an endorsement or promise of funding. Founders control access to decks and sensitive metrics. Investors must describe their mandate and cheque range accurately. Everyone should complete their own diligence before sharing money or confidential information.
Respect intellectual property
Share only work, files, photographs, and code that you own or have permission to use. Give credit, honor licenses, and do not copy pitches, product ideas, research, or portfolio material from private conversations.
Events and physical safety
Follow venue rules and organizer instructions. Respect name badges, photography preferences, accessibility needs, and personal boundaries. Tell an organizer immediately about unsafe behavior; contact local emergency services when there is immediate danger.
Moderation and enforcement
The trust team may remove content, limit messaging, pause directory access, restrict event attendance, or suspend an account while reviewing a report. Serious or repeated violations can lead to removal. We consider context, evidence, impact, prior conduct, and immediate safety.
Reporting, records, and appeals
Use the report control where available or contact the trust team. Include links, dates, and relevant evidence; do not investigate or retaliate yourself. Reports are handled as privately as practical. A person affected by a moderation decision may request a review through support.