Code of Ethics

Updated on September 12, 2023

1. Purpose. A primary goal of Soundings Thrive is to be an inclusive network with the largest number of contributors, representing as many various and diverse backgrounds as possible. As such, we are committed to providing a nonsectarian, friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.

This code of conduct outlines our expectations for all those who become members of Soundings Thrive, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior.

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

2. Community Expectations. The following behaviors are expected and requested of all members:

• Soundings Thrive a place for people to collaborate, learn, and grow.  This is not a platform for selling your services to others.

• Active participation in an authentic way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this community.
• Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.
• Attempt collaboration before conflict.
• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
• Be mindful of your surroundings and 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.
• Be understanding of differences. With diversity, we find strength.
• Participants who engage in a working relationship will treat each other respectfully.

3. Unacceptable Behavior. The following are examples of behaviors that are considered harassment and are unacceptable within our community:

• Violence, threats of violence or violent language directed against another person or entity;
• Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist or otherwise discriminatory jokes or 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;
• Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.

4. Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior. Unacceptable behavior from any member will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately and is expected to adhere to Community Guidelines in all future interactions with our community. Failure to do so may result in a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the Soundings Connect network.

5. Scope. We expect all community members to abide by this Code of Conduct in all network and public interactions, both online and in-person.

This Code of Conduct and its related policies and procedures also applies to unacceptable behavior occurring outside the scope of Soundings Thrive activities when such behavior has the potential to adversely affect the safety and well-being of members.

Soundings Connect reserves the right to remove any profiles that violate our terms of use.

6. Soundings Thrive Code of Conduct - Reporting Guide. If you believe someone is violating the code of conduct we ask that you report it to the Soundings team by emailing gigs@soundingsconnect.com. We will make every reasonable effort to keep your report confidential.

If you are unsure whether the incident is a violation, we encourage you to still report it! We strive to provide a safe environment and rather have a few extra reports where we decide to take no action, rather than miss a report of an actual violation. We do not look negatively on you if we find the incident is not a violation. Utilizing these reports, we can improve on our Code of Conduct and continue to provide the Soundings Thrive membership with the best possible environment.