MEMBERS CODE OF CONDUCT

Be Present: Engage genuinely in conversations and events. Give others your attention and respect their presence.

Respect Privacy: Information, experiences and personal matters shared within HOA should remain within the community.

No Unauthorised Photography or Recording: Members should not photograph, video-record, audio-record, screenshot or otherwise capture HOA members or activities without appropriate permission.

No Unauthorised Sharing: Do not share members’ names, contact details, photographs, conversations, stories or other personal information outside HOA without consent.

No Gossip: Keep conversations meaningful and respectful. Avoid gossip, rumours or discussing another member’s personal life.

Respect Personal Boundaries: Be friendly and curious without becoming intrusive. Respect when someone chooses not to discuss a particular subject.

Respectful Communication: Differences of opinion are welcome, but communication must remain courteous and constructive.

No Misbehaviour: Harassment, bullying, intimidation, insulting language, inappropriate advances or disruptive behaviour are not acceptable.

No Unnecessary Arguments: Disagreements should be handled calmly and respectfully. Members should avoid confrontation, hostility or behaviour that makes others uncomfortable.

Listen to Understand: Listen with empathy and respect rather than judging, criticising or attempting to fix another person’s situation.

Keep It Kind: Contribute to an atmosphere that is welcoming, positive and considerate.

Respect Differences: Members may have different backgrounds, personalities, experiences and perspectives. Treat those differences with maturity and openness.

No Exploitation: Members must not use HOA membership or relationships formed through HOA for harassment, financial exploitation, unauthorised solicitation or personal gain.

Protect the HOA Community: Members are expected to uphold the trust, dignity, confidentiality and spirit of House of Anons.