The Basics

This Code of Conduct exists to set out the behaviour expectations you agree to when you use our spaces, and to tell you how we’ll handle violations.

General Principles

• Zero tolerance: We do not tolerate racism,classism, ableism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, acephobia, or any other bigoted behaviour.

• Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity but we prioritise the voices of the most marginalised. Please listen more than you speak

• Responsibility: We promote personal responsibility. Please understand the potential power of your words and and a sincere apology when you get it wrong

By participating in Biscuit’s online and digital spaces you agree to follow this Code of Conduct and contribute to creating an environment that is welcoming, supportive, respectful, and enriching for everyone.

Behaviour Guidelines

Be Reasonable

• Trolling is not tolerated

• Hate speech is not tolerated

• Malicious misgendering is not tolerated

• Be kind: Do not insult, belittle, mock, bully or harass other users

• Criticise Constructively: Aim to be helpful and constructive rather than dismissive or unkind.

• Credit Creators: If you share creative works please credit the artist/writer/creator if possible

• Aim for Accessibility: Please use alt text for any images you share, keep your language broadly accessible  and offer clarity if someone asks for it.

Respect Security and Privacy

• You may not dox users

• You may not screenshot or otherwise share any user content with malintent: Sharing user submitted content for the purposes of outing, mockery or other malicious reasons (whether identifying information is redacted or not) will result in permanent removal from all Biscuit’s digital spaces 

• You may not disclose other people's personal information to anyone: Please be cautious when sharing your own personal information and do not share anyone else's in any form

What we’ll do

Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in the following actions:

• Removal of harmful or offensive content

• A warning or reminder about the guidelines

• Temporary or permanent removal from our spaces both digitally and offline