garden3d is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neurotype, physical appearance, body, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, language, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. This Code of Conduct describes a set of guidelines to ensure that behavior that harm is avoided, allowing garden3d contributors can feel safe in all of our physical and digital spaces.
This document applies to all garden3d’s contributors, including contractors, partners, Index instructors & members, interns, and anyone else we might we work with. The document also applies to the users, administrators, and creators of garden3d’s online environments. When the word "we" is used in this document, it applies to all of the above.
<aside> 📜 This policy is a living document, and subject to refinement and expansion in the future. Last updated January 22nd, 2024.
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We recognize that we all come from different backgrounds and have certain prejudices and privileges. Therefore, this Code of Conduct cannot cover all forms where people may feel left out, unsafe or uncomfortable. We want to make room for an open conversation. That is why this Code of Conduct is never finished and must be amended when necessary.
We will adjust the document over time so that it always addresses the priorities and sensitivities within our organization. It is the collective responsibility of all of us to comply with this document and bring it to the physical and digital space of garden3d.
Here’s how we like people at garden3d to approach their relationships →
We are attentive to each other, the spaces we enter, the people in garden3d and the practices and principles that we work to.
We try not to make assumptions about others. These can include presuppositions about identity, knowledge, experiences or desired pronouns. We are generous with each other's time and opportunities. We help others, if desired. There are many ways to contribute here. They may differ from our individual ways.
We expect other’s different points of view and experience. We respect physical and emotional boundaries. We are respectful of each other's limited time and energy. We take each other and each other's practices seriously. We recognize that this can lead to disagreements. Disagreement is no excuse for bad manners.
We keep promises when we make them. We take responsibility for the good things we do, but also the bad. We own our mistakes. We listen to and respond to respectful feedback. We correct ourselves when necessary. We keep in mind that the impact of our words and actions on other people may not always match our intent.
Together we make the group. We participate in this with self-respect and do not exhaust ourselves. This can mean saying how we feel, setting boundaries, and being clear about our expectations. No one is expected to be perfect in this community. Asking questions prevents problems later. We try to be receptive and helpful when questions are asked, and we assume the best of each other.
We actively listen to each other and try not to dominate discussions. Give someone else the opportunity to improve and offer them the opportunity to take responsibility. We create space for others. We are aware of each other's feelings and we offer support where necessary and know when to take a step back. One person's idea of care may differ from how another would like to be cared for. We first ask if our help is needed.
We give others the opportunity to express their views, we share skills and make other contributions. Being together is something we actively work on and requires conversation. We recognize that not everyone has the same opportunities, so we must be sensitive to the context in which we operate. There are implicit hierarchies that we can challenge, and we must strive to do so. When we organize something (projects, events, etc.), we think about how we can take into account the needs of others, promote an activist attitude and support other voices.