Tech4Good South West Community Guidelines & Code of Conduct

Welcome to the Tech4Good South West Member Community.

Our community exists to connect people who care about using technology for social impact. These guidelines are here to help create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment for everyone—whether you’re engaging online, attending an event, or representing our network.

These standards apply across all of our spaces, including:

  • Tech4Good South West-hosted events

  • Our private LinkedIn group and WhatsApp community

  • Any official representation of our network (e.g., ambassadors, sponsors, hosts)

1. Our Commitments

At Tech4Good South West, we believe in putting people first. We actively seek to include those from diverse backgrounds, recognising that our collective strength lies in the variety of perspectives, skills and experiences we bring together.

We are committed to building:

  • An inclusive community that reflects the diversity of our region

  • A space where everyone can learn, share, and contribute safely

  • A culture of collaboration, creativity, and mutual support

By joining and participating in this community, you agree to uphold these values.

2. What We Expect from All Members

1. Respect & Inclusion

  • Treat all members with kindness, empathy and respect

  • Value diverse identities, backgrounds, and perspectives

  • Do not engage in harassment, hate speech, or personal attacks

  • Avoid discriminatory language or behaviour of any kind

2. Meaningful Conversations

  • Share insights, ideas and feedback that add value

  • Stay on-topic; start new threads for unrelated topics

  • Celebrate successes and support others’ learning

  • Avoid spam or excessive self-promotion

3. Safe & Supportive Environment

  • Respect privacy—do not share personal details without consent

  • Share only professional, appropriate content

  • Foster a welcoming culture where people feel comfortable asking questions and sharing experiences

4. Collaborative Spirit

  • Approach disagreements constructively and with curiosity

  • Assume good intentions and use positive language

  • Offer helpful feedback and support peer learning

  • Remember, we’re united by a shared mission for tech-enabled social good

5. Quality Content

  • Make your posts clear, concise and purposeful

  • Use tags or categories where applicable

  • Avoid duplication—check for existing discussions before posting

  • Share resources and opportunities that benefit the wider community

6. Mindful Promotion

  • This is a community space, not a marketing channel

  • Share your work only when it’s relevant to the discussion or in designated areas

  • Avoid unsolicited pitches, DMs or promotional links

  • Always ask before sharing business propositions

7. Respect Intellectual Property

  • Only post content you have the right to share

  • Credit sources clearly when referencing others’ work

  • Appreciate and respect the creative efforts of our members

8. Community Care

  • If you see something concerning, report it

  • Feedback and suggestions to improve the space are welcome

  • Reach out to the community hosts if you need support

3. Accountability & Enforcement

We reserve the right to moderate content that violates these guidelines. The following steps may be taken if someone breaches the code of conduct:

  1. Correction

    Private reminder about the behaviour and how to improve.

  2. Warning

    Formal caution and a request to pause interaction for a specified time.

  3. Temporary Ban

    Suspension from community activity for a defined period.

  4. Permanent Ban

    Removal from the community for serious or repeated violations.

Reporting Unacceptable Behaviour

If you experience or witness behaviour that concerns you, please report it. All reports will be treated with confidentiality, and the safety of the reporter will be prioritised.

To report a concern, email: hello@tech4goodsouthwest.org

Please include:

  • Your contact details

  • Names of those involved (if known)

  • A description of what occurred

  • Any relevant context or evidence

Reports will be reviewed and responded to promptly and fairly. You’ll be informed of the outcome where appropriate.

4. Final Word: Community with Purpose

This is a space for connection, learning and collective impact. Let’s make it a place where people feel safe to grow, challenge themselves, and collaborate on building a better, more inclusive digital future.

Thank you for being part of the Tech4Good South West community.