(last updated: friday march 14th, 2025)

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these agreements apply to all online and offline kizuna spaces, including public events, member events, circles, and “let’s meets”, and the discord server. when in any of these spaces, you commit to making your best efforts to uphold these agreements, and understand the consequences of violating them.

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1. let’s make our spaces inclusive & welcoming

we strive to be kind. we celebrate diversity and embrace people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. we have zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment.

• ❤️ what this looks like
• 🚫 what we don’t allow

2. let’s speak for ourselves & avoid generalizing

we share from personal experience and avoid making broad sweeping statements about groups of people. we avoid perpetuating stereotypes, making assumptions, or dismissing others' lived realities.

• ❤️ what this looks like
• 🚫 what we avoid, as best we can

3. let’s create safe & brave spaces together

we foster environments where people feel both safe to be themselves and brave enough to be vulnerable. we avoid judgment & giving unsolicited advice as best we can**.**

• ❤️ what this looks like
• 🚫 what we avoid, as best we can

what happens if these agreements are violated?

1. conflict resolution first – if an issue arises, we encourage open dialogue first, with mediation if needed.
2. consequences depend on severity – minor issues will be addressed with a reminder. serious violations may result in being asked to leave the event or community, either temporarily or permanently.
3. shared responsibility – while the organizing team will do their best to create spaces adhering to these values, we will not be able to ensure 100% adherence across all gatherings (because we have many member-led gatherings with no core team members involved). everyone thus shares responsibility for ensuring the agreements are upheld. if you witness a violation, we would appreciate you bringing it to the attention of one of the core team members.