The Networking Studio Anti-Harassment Policy

Our Anti-Harassment Policy is based on the Editorial Freelancers Association Anti-Harassment Policy. Our policy aims to address uncomfortable situations that violate the dignity of our participants.

At The Networking Studio we welcome and value members of all backgrounds where all can feel they belong. We welcome people of every race, color, culture, religion or no religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, education, ability, health, neurotype, marital/parental status, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, and/or military status.

In The Networking Studio spaces, both physical and virtual, we expect everyone to be treated with respect and consideration:

• Communicate openly and thoughtfully with others, and be considerate of the multitude of views and opinions that are different than your own.
• Be respectful in discussing and debating ideas.

Harassment

Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. We consider “harassment” any hostile or offensive behavior (including via online communications) and includes, but is not limited to:

• Verbal, written, and nonverbal comments or communications or actions that are insulting, degrading, aggressive, or threatening, including but not limited to those based on race, color, culture, religion or no religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, education, ability, health, neurotype, marital/parental status, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, and/or military status;
• Verbal, written, and nonverbal comments or communications or actions that are sexually graphic or sexually suggestive;
• Sustained or disrespectful disruption of sessions, presentations, meetings, classes, or events in The Networking Studio sponsored spaces;
• Deliberate intimidation, whether in physical spaces or online;
• Inappropriate or unwelcome physical contact, stalking, or photography or recording;
• Unwelcome sexual attention, including repeated flirtations or advances.

Note that harassment does not require intent to offend.

Please be aware that what you consider teasing or kidding may be perceived as insulting, aggressive, degrading, or threatening by someone else.

Participants or guests of the The Networking Studio courses who are victims of harassment, or who observe any such acts, are strongly encouraged to report the incident to Brittany Dowdle or Linda Ruggeri, who will respond to incidents and reports based on the circumstances of the situation and may investigate the incident and/or impose sanctions against the individual or individuals responsible for the harassment. The sanction will be a temporary or permanent suspension of access to a course, socials, and forum. No refunds will be provided in the case of participants who violate this policy.