Human Maintenance Project: Agreement of Conduct

Welcome to the Human Maintenance Project community. This space is designed to be a harbor for you—a consistent place to let down your guard, connect with yourself, and grow alongside others. This Agreement of Conduct outlines our shared expectations to ensure this community remains a safe and empowering environment for all members. By participating, you agree to honor these principles.

1. Our Core Principles

• Respect and Compassion: We treat every member with dignity, kindness, and empathy, recognizing that each person is on their own unique journey.

• Vulnerability and Authenticity: This is a space where you can be your authentic self. We honor our own and each other's vulnerability and aim to create a judgment-free zone.

• Personal Responsibility: We take ownership of our own experience, emotions, and growth. We are here to support each other, not to fix or give unsolicited advice.

2. Guiding Principles for Interaction

• Listen to Understand: When a member shares, we practice active listening without interrupting or formulating a response.

• Assume Positive Intent: We approach all interactions assuming that others have good intentions, allowing for honest and open dialogue.

• Use "I" Statements: When sharing your experience, please speak from your own perspective using "I feel," "I think," and "My experience is." This helps prevent projecting your feelings onto others.

• No Unsolicited Advice: Unless a member specifically asks for advice or feedback, please refrain from offering it. Instead, you can share your own related experience or offer words of support.

• Be Mindful of Language: We use inclusive, supportive, and mindful language. Any form of hate speech, discrimination, or derogatory comments will not be tolerated.

3. Confidentiality and Privacy

The foundation of our community is trust. What is shared here, stays here.

• Do not share stories, names, or any identifying information about other members with anyone outside of this community.

• Do not record, screenshot, or share content from our group sessions or communication channels.

• Do not contact members outside of the official channels unless they have explicitly given you permission to do so.

4. Prohibited Conduct

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate removal from the community:

• Harassment, bullying, or intimidation of any kind.

• Sharing private information about others.

• Hate speech, discrimination, or derogatory comments targeting race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

• Promoting or selling personal products or services without explicit permission from the community administrators.

• Any behavior that undermines the safety, security, or integrity of the community.

5. Consequences of Violation

Violations of this Agreement of Conduct will be handled seriously and with discretion. Depending on the severity of the violation, consequences may include a private warning, a temporary suspension, or permanent removal from the Human Maintenance Project subscription.

By participating, you help us maintain a sacred and supportive space for everyone to thrive. Thank you for your commitment to this community.