code of conduct

OFFICEHOURS.LOVE
Code of Conduct
Effective Date: May 11 2025

OfficeHours.love is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants. This Code of Conduct outlines the standards of behavior expected from all users—design students, professionals, volunteers, and administrators—engaging through our platform.

1. RESPECTFUL INTERACTION

  • Treat all participants with dignity, kindness, and professionalism.

  • Listen actively and engage constructively in feedback conversations.

  • Critique work, not people. Personal attacks or condescension are never acceptable.

2. BOUNDARIES AND CONSENT

  • Participation in OfficeHours.love is based on one-time portfolio reviews unless both parties agree otherwise.

  • Do not record sessions without prior, explicit consent.

  • Never pressure or coerce another participant into continuing communication beyond the scheduled session.

  • Avoid requesting or sharing personal contact details beyond what is needed to participate in the session.

3. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR HARASSMENT

We do not tolerate:

  • Harassment, hate speech, or discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or background

  • Sexual advances or suggestive behavior

  • Solicitation of services, jobs, or personal relationships

  • Inappropriate comments, gestures, or imagery

4. PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

  • Respect the confidentiality of what is shared during sessions.

  • Do not share or publish session content, personal data, or screenshots without permission.

  • Do not impersonate another individual or misrepresent your identity, background, or intentions.

5. REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

  • If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please report it immediately to [contact@goodcau.se].

  • We take every report seriously. Depending on the situation, responses may include:

    • A warning

    • Temporary or permanent removal from the platform

    • Notification to relevant institutions or authorities, if required

6. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By participating in OfficeHours.love, you acknowledge and agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. Failure to comply may result in removal from the platform and future exclusion.

We are committed to keeping OfficeHours.love a safe, empowering space for creative growth and exchange. Thank you for being part of that mission.