Our commitment
ProposalExperts.org is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and professional environment for all members regardless of background, identity, or experience level. This Code of Conduct applies to all community spaces including our Slack workspace, forums, events, chapter meetups, and online interactions.
Expected behavior
- Treat all members with respect and professionalism
- Engage in constructive conversations and provide helpful, honest feedback
- Respect confidentiality — do not share proprietary proposal content, client information, or pricing data from your organization
- Give credit when sharing or building on another member's work
- Support new members and those earlier in their careers
- Keep discussions relevant to proposal management, business development, and related professional topics
Unacceptable behavior
- Harassment, discrimination, or intimidation of any kind
- Unsolicited sales pitches, recruiting messages, or spam
- Sharing member-only resources outside the community
- Misrepresenting your qualifications, experience, or certification status
- Sharing confidential information about RFPs, proposals, or clients
- Personal attacks or inflammatory language
- Disrupting events or community channels
Vendor and recruiting policy
We welcome vendors and recruiters as members, but commercial solicitation is restricted to designated channels and spaces. Unsolicited direct messages promoting products or services are not permitted. If you'd like to sponsor an event or post a job listing, contact [email protected].
Reporting
If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please report it to [email protected]. Reports are reviewed by our community team and handled confidentially. You may also contact any board member or chapter leader directly.
Enforcement
Violations may result in a warning, temporary suspension, or permanent removal from the community depending on severity. Repeat violations will result in escalating consequences. Our goal is to address issues constructively, but we will act decisively to protect the community.
Events
This Code of Conduct applies to all ProposalExperts events, both virtual and in-person. Event attendees who violate the code may be asked to leave without a refund. Event organizers and chapter leaders have the authority to enforce the code at their events.