Code of Conduct / Feedback

tuesday coworking is committed to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religious affiliation. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Coworkers and event participants violating these rules may face consequences including, but not limited to, discontinuation of membership and/or expulsion from the event without a refund. By being a member of our space or by attending our events, you are agreeing to abide by these guidelines. We expect our community to help us ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone. At the same time, you should expect the same from the tuesday coworking team. To these ends, this Code of Conduct provides an (anonymous) reporting / feedback form below for any issues you may encounter while at the space.

WHAT CONSTITUTES HARASSMENT
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

  • Verbal comments that reinforce discrimination based on gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion.
  • Sexually-charged jokes, statements, or comments.
  • Creation or display of sexual images in public spaces.
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or unwanted following.
  • Harassing photography or video/audio recording.
  • Sustained disruption of talks or other events.
  • Inappropriate physical contact.
  • Invasion of personal space.
  • Unwelcome sexual attention.
  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior.

These behaviors, as well as others described below, are not conducive to a welcoming environment and are therefore prohibited in our spaces.

ENFORCEMENT
If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, community managers/event organisers retain the right to take action in order to maintain a welcoming environment for other members/participants. This includes warnings, discontinuation of memberships, expulsion from events without a refund, or other measures deemed appropriate.

In case of events, event organisers are authorised to address anything designed to, or with the clear impact of, making the environment hostile for any participants. We expect members and participants to follow these rules at all venues and during any and all event-related social activities, and we encourage participants to follow these guidelines outside of the space’s activities.

REPORTING
If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, we encourage you to report it as soon as possible. Space managers and event staff will be instructed on how to respond to harassment. All claims are taken seriously and will be handled by the management or by the event organisers. You can make a report either personally or anonymously, both detailed below.

(ANONYMOUS) REPORT / FEEDBACK
tuesday coworking has set up an online form to report harassment here:

    Bitte verwenden Sie dieses Formular, um uns auf Probleme aufmerksam zu machen, die Sie möglicherweise mit dem Coworking Space oder den Mitgliedern haben. Sie müssen Ihren Namen nicht angeben, wenn Sie dies nicht möchten. Ihr Anliegen wird an den Community-Manager von Tuesday Coworking gesendet, der versuchen wird, das Problem so schnell wie möglich zu lösen. Vielen Dan

    We promise to fully investigate and act on information we receive through (anonymous) reporting.

    PERSONAL REPORT
    You can make a personal report by: Contacting Val Williams. Emailing us: val@tuesdaycoworking.com.

    When taking a personal report, our staff will make sure that we discuss your issue privately and securely. Our staff may involve other event staff to ensure your report is managed properly. At this point, we will ask you to go over the details of the harassment. This can be a difficult process, but we’ll handle it as respectfully as possible, and you are welcome to bring someone with you for support. We will never ask you to confront someone, and we will not relay your name or information to the accused. Our team will be happy to put you in touch with security, law enforcement, or any other local services you request. We want you to feel safe and comfortable. Your well-being in the space and attendance at events is important to us.

    IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
    Police/Medical emergencies: 112

    PHOTO POLICY
    All photography in the space requires the consent of those present. All event photographers will seek to obtain permission for reposting. Space members and event participants are free to ask that photographs of themselves are withheld from any promotional materials. To maintain privacy and personal boundaries, members and participants must ask before taking any photographs that are clearly meant to highlight a small group or single person.

    INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE
    As language is both a reflection of and a contributor towards culture, we do ask that all participants use language that demonstrates the best aspects of coworking culture and avoid language that could alienate or disparage others. This means we ask that you follow these guidelines for what constitutes disrespectful language.

    GENERAL GUIDELINES
    There is no place in the coworking space or at our events for language that is openly or casually degrading to a person or group. Any words or phrases, no matter how seemingly innocuous, that perpetuate negative stereotypes and communicate exclusion are not allowed. Some of these can be subtle and said without any ill-will, which is why we encourage members and participants to examine their own language and use this guide as an opportunity for learning. For some examples of language that we are trying to avoid, please see the below examples.

    RACISM
    Racism is deeply rooted across societies globally, exists among all social classes, and is connected to a long history of violence, oppression, and domination. Addressing individuals or a group of people in a diminutive, derogative, or malicious way based on their (assumed) race and ethnic background is racist, disrespectful, and harmful. We do not tolerate any racist behavior, slurs, statements, or jokes.

    ABLEISM
    Words like “crazy”, “dumb”, “insane”, or “lame” are examples of language that devalues people who have physical or mental disabilities. Many people use these words not because they seek to be hurtful, but because they are attempting to describe something they perceive to be outside of the norm, which reinforces harmful stereotypes and impacts real people. Instead, try to broaden your vocabulary and find ways to express yourself that are more appropriate, inclusive, and elegant.

    SEXISM
    We strongly advise avoiding gendered pronouns as well as any gendered terms. Everyone is expected to respect each other’s chosen pronouns. Try to avoid using words like “dude” or “guys” to address groups. This shorthand contributes to linguistic barriers that drive exclusion and an unwelcoming environment.

    MEDIATION
    If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you should notify staff or an event organiser with a concise description of your grievance. Your grievance will be handled in accordance with tuesday coworking’s existing governance policies.

     

    This Code of Conduct has been adapted from Cobot‘s freely available Code of Conduct, for which we are very appreciative.