Code of Conduct

Rule and Policy Changes

These rules and policies are subject to change. Changes will become effective immediately upon successful vote of adoption by the Board of Directors. These rules will be posted in the space. Any questions about these rules should be directed to a member of the Board of Directors

Code of Conduct

1. All guests and members must follow the Code of Conduct.
2. Safety is important, if you are unsure of how to safely do something, don’t do it.
3. Any member of the Board of Directors or an authorized officer of the board may expel anyone who violates the Code of Conduct from the premises, online systems, or at sponsored events. A permanent ban may then be implemented by a subsequent vote of the Board of Directors.
4. Don’t merely respect each other; be excellent to each other. By this, we mean that members should always try to foster a positive and creative environment.
   1. We are all here to make things and learn. Collaboration is important.
   2. When you break something, own up to it. If you have any doubt about fixing it, ask for help. Don’t make someone feel bad for breaking things, help them understand what went wrong.
   3. Clean, Maintain, Organize, Improve. Always leave the space better than you found it.
   4. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Answer them kindly; eventually you’ll have to ask for help too.
   5. Tools/resources must stay on the premises so that other members may use them.

Guests

1. Guests can not inhabit the Co-Laboratory Oklahoma facility without another keyed Member present.
2. Guests are encouraged to become Members.
3. Guests are not allowed to use tools and equipment, except as part of a scheduled and supervised class/workshop.
4. Members are responsible for their Guests and their actions.

Minors

1. Minors 15 and under must be accompanied closely by Parent or Legal Guardian at all times and are not allowed to have keys to the space. Accompanied closely means visual range generally, and immediate reach when near dangerous tools.
2. Parents/Legal Guardians are responsible for their children and their actions.
3. Minors under the age of 18 must have their liability form signed by a Parent or Legal Guardian.

Formal Complaints

The formal complaint process exists for members to request a discussion be held by the Board of Directors regarding specific actions of another member. Members are expected to discuss their complaints in a calm and polite manner. Mediation is available to resolve issues without the need of a formal complaint.

1. Formal complaints against another member must be submitted, in writing, to the Board of Directors or to any member of the Board of Directors. The complaint must have two parts outlined at minimum, a “Complaint” part and a “Recommended Solution” part.
2. The Board of Directors will decide to either hold a special meeting regarding this matter, or will consider it at the next meeting in its cycle.
3. The Board of Directors is not required to act in accordance to the grievance or complainant’s “Recommended Solution” part and may devise its own remediation.
4. Complaints will be added to the agenda of the meeting without identifying information.
5. Minutes for the meeting may be scrubbed of identifying information at the board’s discretion.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Co-Laboratory Oklahoma, LLC does not promote or discriminate against any person, population group, or organization with regard to categories protected by applicable United States law. These include, but are not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, physical appearance, language, education background, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.

Anti-Harassment Policy

Harassment is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Any person who feels they have been the victim of harassment should ask the harasser to cease the behavior, if they feel safe doing so. Members or guests asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Harassment includes the following, without limitation:

1. Offensive comments related to race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, or physical appearance
2. Gratuitous sexual or obscene images or behavior in spaces where not appropriate
3. Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention without consent or after a request to stop
4. Threats or incitement of violence towards any individual, including encouraging a person to engage in self-harm
5. Deliberate intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or menacing behavior
6. Stalking
7. Harassing photography or recording, including logging online activity for harassment purposes
8. Continued one-on-one contact or communication after requests to cease
9. Deliberate “outing” of a sensitive aspect of a person’s identity without their consent
10. Deliberate misgendering. This includes deadnaming or persistently using a pronoun that does not correctly reflect a person’s gender identity