Membership Agreement

1. Fostering Respect

1.1. Our community thrives when all members show respect to one another. This agreement underscores the fundamental principle that every member deserves to be treated with respect regardless of their background, identity, or perspective. 

1.2 By agreeing to this document, you commit to treating fellow community members with dignity and courtesy. Respect extends to differences of opinion and embraces constructive dialogue even at times of crisis or conflict.

2. Privacy and Confidentiality 

2.1 We want to create a safe and trusted collaborative environment for everyone. Therefore, we place high importance on respecting the privacy and confidentiality of all community members. Please refrain from sharing personal information or any confidential data without prior consent of the CCD members and/or fellows.

2.2 The Centre for Conscious Design fosters the Conscious Design Network by facilitating the publishing of personal or organisation profiles that once published are made public. 

2.3. Choosing to opt-in to being listed in the Conscious Design Network means having your profile listed in different areas around the site and made accessible publicly. We have worked to create different options for you to manage through your User Dashboard. 

3. Membership Terms

6.1. A Member can voluntarily cancel their Membership on Patreon.

6.2. The CCD holds the right to terminate membership if a member is deemed to be acting in violation of the terms and values outlined in this agreement. In such a case, there will be no refund of the Membership Fee.

6.3. The CCD may from time to time make amendments to this agreement as it works to develop a healthy and thriving Conscious Design Network and Conscious Cities Movement. Amendments will be recorded in a change-log below.

6.4. The CCD is not a corporate or financial entity. Membership fees are treated as part of a not-for-profit project processed by a hosting entity. The current host is Studio Hume.