Community Code of Conduct

• Treat all members with dignity and respect, regardless of age, background, identity, or experience level.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times. Mentorship relationships should remain educational and supportive.
• Be punctual for scheduled sessions and communicate proactively about changes.

• Keep all conversations appropriate and relevant to mentorship goals.
• Do not share personal contact information (phone number, home address) outside the platform until both parties are comfortable.
• Use constructive language. Avoid criticism that isn't actionable or helpful.

• Keep mentorship conversations confidential. Do not share details of your mentee's or mentor's personal life without permission.
• For students under 18, parental/guardian consent is required. Mentors should be mindful of age-appropriate interactions.
• Never request or share inappropriate content of any kind.

The following behaviors will result in immediate account removal:

• Harassment, bullying, or intimidation of any kind
• Solicitation of personal relationships beyond mentorship
• Sharing explicit, offensive, or discriminatory content
• Impersonating another person or providing false credentials
• Attempting to circumvent our verification process
• Any form of spam, scam, or commercial solicitation

If you experience or witness a violation of this Code of Conduct, please report it immediately through the platform's reporting feature. All reports are reviewed by our admin team within 24 hours and handled confidentially.

• Provide honest, constructive guidance based on your genuine experience.
• Be transparent about your background and qualifications.
• Respect your mentee's time and goals. Focus sessions on their needs.
• If you can no longer mentor, communicate this promptly so the student can be re-matched.

• Come prepared to sessions with questions or topics you'd like to discuss.
• Be respectful of your mentor's volunteer time.
• Provide honest feedback to help us improve the matching process.
• Follow through on action items discussed during sessions.