Code of Conduct

W CreateCo. is intended for authentic networking and collaboration amongst the women/women-identifying founders and business owners. We do not want to be exclusive or have a ton of rules or requirements. We generally assume that most people are intelligent and well-intended. However, we want all members to feel safe bringing their authentic essence to the group and have a rich experience as part of the community. Accordingly, all participants are expected to show respect and courtesy to others.

This Code of Conduct outlines the expectations for behavior as members of our community. All members, attendees, speakers, sponsors, vendors, volunteers, etc. for anything W CreateCo.-related are required to abide by this Code of Conduct to participate in our community.

W CreateCo. is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and safe experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices.

Community participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from our events, venues, services, or community forum at our discretion and without a refund (if this applies).

For our online community, in-person events, and any other related activities:

  • We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and bullying of any kind.
  • No sexual, religious, or discriminatory language or imagery of any kind.
  • We do not tolerate any member sending cold DMs or emails promoting their product or marketing materials, or signing up members to an email list without their express permission.
  • We do not tolerate excess self-promotion. If the only time you post in here is to promote your business, recruit, or to get eyeballs on a new marketing asset, we’ll send you a warning the first time encouraging additional participation and limiting posting in #promo. If the behavior continues, you will likely be asked to leave.
  • Give First – or better yet, just Give.
  • When new members join, be welcoming! Please don’t immediately ask them for favors. Let them get their bearings – and if you do want to connect, reach out if you can support them with something they currently need!
  • There are many spaces dedicated to client acquisition. This is not one of them. This space is dedicated to moving through the world of work, as women and humans, together.
  • Impact vs. Intent: We’re all learning, and nobody is perfect. That said, the impact of your words and choices matters perhaps more than the intent. We will generally assume best intent, but if someone with lived experience speaks up, please listen and learn.
  • Get Curious. Get Compassionate. Don’t assume you know why something is or isn’t happening, know why someone behaves or acts a certain way, or know the whole situation, etc. Ask questions, don’t assume (inexperience, incompetence, inferiority, etc.), don’t immediately jump to advice-giving if that’s not what is asked for. Everyone in this group is at different stages of their journey, and everyone is also a brilliant, unique individual that wants to be appreciated for what they have to offer. On the flip side, take advice graciously (you never know when it could help), and don’t be afraid to politely set boundaries if needed.

More on Harassment:

  • Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual or discriminatory attention. Harassment also includes slights and negative messages, both unintended and intentional, based solely on appearance or identity (sometimes called microaggressions).Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Those we work with (sponsors, venues, etc.) are also subject to our anti-harassment policy.
  • If a community participant engages in harassing behavior, we may take any action we deem appropriate, including warning the offender or immediate expulsion from the event, venue, service, or community forum without refund (if applicable).
  • If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of our team immediately (hello@wcreateco.com or DM one of us on Slack). We will respond asap.
  • We expect participants to conduct themselves appropriately when engaging with any community-related experience.
  • Except in cases of egregious malignment, we believe in opportunities to grow and will extend that chance to members of our community. Repeated offenses, however, will be dealt with accordingly.