
MEMBER
CODE OF CONDUCT
Effective Date: March 19th 2026
1. Purpose
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Women and Waves is a networking community built to support, empower, and connect female entrepreneurs. This Code of Conduct outlines the expectations for all members to ensure a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment.
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By participating in Women and Waves, you agree to uphold these standards.
2. Respect & Professionalism
All members are expected to:
Treat others with respect, kindness, and professionalism
Communicate in a constructive and supportive manner
Be inclusive and welcoming to members of all backgrounds, experiences, and business stages
Harassment, discrimination, or disrespectful behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated.
3. Community Integrity
To maintain a high-quality networking environment:
Be honest and authentic in your interactions
Represent your business and services truthfully
Avoid misleading claims, false credentials, or misrepresentation
4. Collaboration Over Competition
Women and Waves is built on collaboration, not competition.
Members agree to:
Support fellow members and celebrate their successes
Avoid undermining, discrediting, or speaking negatively about others
Engage in partnerships and referrals ethically
5. No Spam or Aggressive Selling
We encourage business promotion—but in a respectful, relationship-first way.
Members must not:
Spam the community with repeated or unsolicited promotions
Pressure or harass others into purchasing products or services
Use the network solely for self-promotion without contributing value
6. Confidentiality & Privacy
Members must respect the privacy of others.
Do not share personal or business information obtained through the community without consent
Respect confidential discussions and private conversations
Do not collect or use member information for external marketing without permission
7. Events & In-Person Conduct
At events and meetups, members are expected to:
Behave professionally and respectfully
Respect venue rules and staff
Ensure personal conduct reflects positively on the community
Any unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate behaviour may result in removal from the event.
8. Online Conduct
For any online platforms, groups, or forums associated with Women and Waves:
Keep discussions respectful and relevant
Avoid offensive, inappropriate, or harmful content
Engage in a way that fosters a positive community environment
9. Enforcement
Women and Waves reserves the right to take action if this Code of Conduct is violated, including:
Issuing warnings
Removing content
Suspending or terminating membership without refund
Decisions will be made at our sole discretion to protect the integrity of the community.
10. Reporting Concerns
If you experience or witness behaviour that violates this Code of Conduct, please report it to:
📧 womenandwaves.admin@gmail.com
📞 250-710-9025
All reports will be handled confidentially and taken seriously.
11. Agreement
By joining Women and Waves, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by this Member Code of Conduct.
12. Our Commitment
Women and Waves is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and empowering space where women can connect, grow, and thrive in business.