EXPLR STEM Community – Digital and In-Person Engagement Code of Conduct

Effective Date: 1 August 2025

As a member of the EXPLR STEM Community, your organization and its representatives may be invited to participate in exclusive digital groups (e.g., LinkedIn or other platforms) and in-person events (e.g., roundtables, summits, and networking receptions). The following guidelines apply to all digital communities, online convenings, and in-person gatherings hosted, co-hosted, or facilitated by EXPLR.

By participating, you agree to the terms below. Violation of these guidelines may result in restricted access or removal from the Network.

I. Shared Purpose
All EXPLR STEM Network activities exist to advance STEM education, career-connected learning, digital credentialing, innovation, workforce readiness, and industry cooperation to align education with future workforce needs. Participants are expected to engage in ways that support this mission and contribute constructively to the broader community.

II. Behavioral Expectations

  • Be Respectful and Professional: Maintain a courteous tone at all times—whether posting online or engaging in person. Personal attacks, discriminatory comments, harassment, or inflammatory language will not be tolerated. Discussions around politics, religion, or unrelated ideology are not permitted.

  • Maintain a Safe and Inclusive Environment: All participants must contribute to an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe for people of all backgrounds, identities, and affiliations.

  • Engage Thoughtfully and Constructively: Ask questions, offer insights, and contribute meaningfully to the conversation. Online, tag peers thoughtfully; in person, participate actively while allowing space for diverse voices.

  • Youth Engagement Expectations: Representatives interacting with student participants (virtually or in person) must conduct themselves with the highest level of professionalism, care, and appropriateness. Any behavior that could be construed as exploitative, suggestive, intimidating, or otherwise harmful will result in immediate removal from all EXPLR programming. All youth-facing interactions must be educational in nature and free from any personal, political, or commercial agendas.

III. Content Standards

  • Stay on Topic: All posts and conversations (virtual or in-person) must center on topics related to STEM education, workforce development, credentialing, student engagement, innovation, and industry-aligned partnerships.

  • Avoid Spam and Self-Promotion: Promotion of unrelated services, products, or events is prohibited without prior written approval from EXPLR. In-person distribution of flyers, business cards, or branded giveaways without EXPLR’s consent is also not allowed.

  • Post and Share Meaningfully: Online content should be high-value and original—such as trend insights, research summaries, event recaps, or data reflections. Limit frequency to avoid cluttering the discussion.

IV. Confidentiality, Privacy & Intellectual Property

  • Respect Group and Event Confidentiality: Do not share contact details, photos, identifying information, or sensitive organizational data shared during private group discussions or in-person sessions—unless explicit permission is granted by the individual or EXPLR.

  • No Redistribution Without Consent: Recording of livestreams, roundtables, or gatherings is not permitted without written approval from EXPLR. Screenshots, summaries, or reports may not be shared publicly unless approved.

  • Ownership of Contributed Content: By submitting content to EXPLR platforms or events, participants grant EXPLR a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, edit, and distribute such content for educational and promotional purposes. Original ownership is retained, but republication of EXPLR-edited materials requires prior consent.

V. Representation & Conflicts of Interest
EXPLR reserves the right to remove or reassign participants from initiatives where a conflict may compromise the integrity or perceived impartiality of the Network.

VI. Brand Alignment and Disassociation
Participation in EXPLR’s STEM Network is contingent upon alignment with EXPLR’s mission and values.

EXPLR reserves the right to limit or revoke visibility, participation, or brand association if actions or affiliations conflict with youth protection, legal obligations, or EXPLR’s ethical standards.

VII. Moderation and Enforcement

  • Administration Rights: EXPLR reserves the right to remove or restrict participants who violate these guidelines at its sole discretion, with or without notice. This includes digital group access, event invitations, and participation in future programming.

  • Policy Evolution: These guidelines may be updated periodically. Feedback is welcomed, and participants will be notified of any material changes.