Code of Conduct and Disclaimer for Online Platform Users

Respectful Communication: Engage with platform users respectfully, without using abusive, discriminatory, or offensive language based on race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other personal identity.

No Harassment or Bullying: Do not engage in harassment, bullying, intimidation, or victimisation of any kind, including via direct messages, comments, or posts.

Constructive Participation: Foster meaningful, inclusive discussions. Encourage diverse perspectives and be open to hearing different viewpoints without resorting to personal attacks.

Social media and Online Conduct related to this Platform: When writing about this Online Platform, use social media or any related online tools in a professional manner. Avoid sharing misleading or harmful information.

Respect for Privacy: Do not share anyone’s personal information (e.g. addresses, phone numbers, or other private data) without their explicit consent. Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information shared within the platform.

Avoid Spam and Self-Promotion: Do not spam, flood threads, or engage in unsolicited promotion of services, products, or personal content unrelated to the platform’s purpose.

Content Sharing on the platform: Ensure that all shared content aligns with the platform’s values, avoiding harmful, explicit, or inappropriate materials.

Copyright and Intellectual Property: Respect copyright and intellectual property laws. Do not share content that infringes on the rights of others.

Digital Security: Maintain good online security practices. Do not engage in activities such as hacking, phishing, or distributing malicious software that could harm other users or the platform.

Report Misconduct: Use appropriate channels to report violations of this Code of Conduct. Do not engage in public shaming or retaliatory actions. Please report here (email, button or any other mechanism)

Pledge: On this platform I pledge to be a person who will take up the call of acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly in ethical, faith and equitable service.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this platform are those of individual contributors and do not necessarily represent the official stance of the Faith Action Collective or We Will Speak Out South Africa.