Terms of Service

By joining Connect, you agree that you have read and will follow these Guidelines.

Guidelines:
Respect
Remember that context can get lost when communicating via text, and when one or more discussion participants is using a language that is not their native language. Strive to make sure your communication is clear and not unintentionally offensive. Emojis can be used to add context but cannot make up for a rude post.

Always treat anyone using Connect or working for Kentro with respect.
Never make any posts which may upset or offend another person, including sexual images or descriptions, real or implied violence, or profanity.
Never use language intended to attack, accuse, insult, harass, intimidate, oppress, derogate, or abuse another person on Connect.

Sensitivity and empathy
Kentro members deal with many controversial or emotional subjects, such as physical and mental health, well-being, religion, politics, etc. Talking about things like this on Connect helps us to learn more about the world and understand one another better. We expect discussions to be professional in nature, respectful, and open to all points of view.

Never use any language which would be insensitive or offensive to someone based on gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, or political standpoint.

Problems, feedback and criticism
We welcome feedback that could be used to make the Kentro, and particularly the Connect experience better.
Please use the appropriate channels to provide such feedback or to report problems.
Avoid simply being negative – constructive criticism is valued, unproductive negativity is not.
Connect is focused around sharing and learning together, so it’s expected that members may make mistakes, get things wrong, or not understand fully. Feedback and critique are an important part of learning so please feel free to provide it when appropriate, keeping in mind the following:
Always critique the actual work or method, not the person behind it,
Never belittle someone for not knowing or understanding something,
Give feedback privately if you think it may be embarrassing for the recipient, and
If someone responds poorly to feedback don’t force them to take it, just stop interacting.

Protection of privacy
Avoid sharing other people’s personal information and be limited in sharing your own information online, including:
First and last name
Email address
Phone number
Address
Account numbers
Any other piece of information which could be used to identify or harm you or others

Resolving and reporting problems
Disagreements and misunderstandings are normal in such a diverse community. Ask for clarification and attempt to have a calm discussion before assuming that someone is being offensive. Don’t lower your own standards of communication in response.

If that isn’t possible, report the post by flagging it to our moderators.

Posts which do not adhere to the Community Guidelines may be edited or deleted. Users who disregard the Community Guidelines may be removed.