Andmeet Community Code of Conduct
Our Shared Commitment to Creating a Welcoming, Safe, and Enriching Environment
🌟Our Shared Commitment
Welcome to Andmeet—a space where diverse minds meet with purpose, curiosity, and respect. This Code of Conduct represents our shared commitment to creating a welcoming, safe, and enriching environment for every individual, regardless of background, identity, or perspective.
We gather not just to share interests, but to share humanity. Each interaction is an opportunity to practice being the kind of humans we want to be in the world.
The Heart of Our Gatherings
🧠1. Open-Mindedness as a Practice
🌈2. Inclusive Belonging
How We Communicate
3. Choosing Words with Care
- Speak with 'I' statements
- Avoid generalizations
- Ask clarifying questions
- Pause before responding
4. The Art of Listening
- Give full attention
- Listen for understanding
- Notice non-verbal cues
- Paraphrase for clarity
5. Empathy in Action
- Assume positive intent
- Recognize invisible burdens
- Check in with others
- Acknowledge emotions
Conflict Prevention & Resolution
6. Preventing Conflicts
Address tensions early, focus on shared goals, use neutral language, remember you can disagree without being disagreeable
7. When Differences Arise
Separate person from problem, seek common ground, use 'and' instead of 'but', ask for clarification when needed
8. De-escalation Techniques
Lower your voice, take deep breaths, use softening phrases, suggest pauses, involve organizers when needed
Behavioral Standards
9. Respect in Action
- • Arrive on time
- • Stay present, minimize distractions
- • Share airtime equally
- • Honor physical and conversational boundaries
- • Clean up after yourself
10. Privacy & Confidentiality
- • What's shared here stays here
- • Ask permission before sharing others' stories
- • Never pressure personal sharing
- • Assume conversations are private
- • Use discretion with sensitive topics
11. Physical Gatherings Protocol
- • Respect personal space
- • Ask before taking photos/videos
- • Be mindful of accessibility needs
- • Drink responsibly
- • Help create physical safety
Values in Practice
⭐12. Our Core Values Manifest
🌍13. Cultural Sensitivity
Event-Specific Guidelines
Discussion-Based Gatherings
- •Use talking object if helpful
- •Set discussion intentions
- •Designate a timekeeper
- •Use 'step up, step back'
- •End with appreciation
Activity-Based Gatherings
- •Respect skill levels
- •Offer help when welcomed
- •Follow safety guidelines
- •Share equipment generously
- •Celebrate effort
Professional Gatherings
- •Share knowledge, not sales
- •Give credit for ideas
- •Focus on collaboration
- •Respect intellectual property
- •Network with generosity
When Concerns Arise
17.Our Reporting & Support System
If you experience or witness violations:
- • Address directly using "I feel" statements
- • Notify an organizer immediately
- • Reports handled confidentially
- • No retaliation tolerated
- • Fair, compassionate processes
We commit to:
- • Taking all reports seriously
- • Protecting reporter confidentiality
- • Investigating promptly
- • Communicating outcomes appropriately
- • Continuous system improvement
18.Consequences
All decisions prioritize community safety and growth.
Our Shared Responsibility
19.Every Member's Role
20.Continuous Improvement
This Code is a living document. We welcome your suggestions and feedback to help our community grow and evolve.
Share your insights at: hello@andmeet.net
The Andmeet Promise
By participating in our gatherings, you agree to:
A Final Reflection
Between discussions of AI pipelines and bachata steps, entrepreneurship and hiking trails, what truly matters is the connection we build. Thank you for bringing your unique self to our community.
Together, let's create gatherings that leave us all a little more connected, understood, and inspired than we were before.
With warmth and appreciation,
The Andmeet Community
Questions or Need Support?
Our community team is here to help ensure everyone feels safe and respected.