Last Update: 19th January 2025
Purpose
At Sports Mentorship Hub, our mission is to foster a professional and supportive community for sports professionals across diverse career paths such as strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, sports psychology, and beyond. We aim to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where mentees and mentors can collaborate to achieve their career goals.
We are committed to creating a space that celebrates diversity and encourages professional behavior and tolerance, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or religion.
This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all community members and the consequences of failing to uphold these standards. We invite all participants in Sports Mentorship Hub to help us maintain a respectful, supportive, and inspiring environment for everyone.
Expected Behaviour
To promote a positive and professional community, the following behaviours are expected of all participants:
- Demonstrate Professionalism: Treat others with respect, courtesy, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Encourage Growth: Cultivate a culture of honesty, support, and encouragement for others’ personal and professional development.
- Be Inclusive: Respect differing viewpoints, experiences, and cultural perspectives.
- Provide Constructive Feedback: Offer constructive criticism thoughtfully and accept it with grace.
- Report Concerns: Stay mindful of your surroundings. Notify platform administrators if you observe a potentially harmful situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct.
Unacceptable Behaviour
The following actions are considered unacceptable within the Sports Mentorship Hub community:
- Harassment and Discrimination:
- Engaging in demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing language or actions, including but not limited to those based on gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
- Making inappropriate jokes or comments related to sensitive topics.
- Violence and Threats:
- Threatening violence or engaging in violent behavior, whether verbal or physical.
- Inappropriate Content or Behavior:
- Sharing sexually explicit or violent material.
- Posting or threatening to share others’ personal information (“doxing”).
- Personal Insults:
- Using personal attacks, particularly those targeting someone’s gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or professional background.
- Disruptive or Deceptive Conduct:
- Engaging in behavior that disrupts mentorship programs, events, or the platform’s community.
- Providing false information, such as misrepresenting credentials, experience, or qualifications.
- Other Inappropriate Actions:
- Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behaviors.
- Any conduct deemed unprofessional in the context of a sports mentorship setting.
Future Use of AI (if applicable)
While Sports Mentorship Hub currently does not involve AI tools, we encourage responsible use of technology to enhance learning and mentorship. If AI tools are introduced in the future, we will provide specific guidelines on their acceptable use to ensure the human connection remains central to our mission.
Consequences
Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in:
- Temporary suspension from the platform for minor infractions.
- Permanent removal for repeated or severe offenses.
- Decisions regarding consequences are at the discretion of platform administrators and will prioritize the safety and integrity of the community.
Reporting Violations
If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please notify us immediately by emailing info@sportsmentorshiphub.com.
If you believe you were falsely accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you may contact us with a clear description of your concern.
This Code of Conduct is a living document and will evolve as we grow as a community. By participating in Sports Mentorship Hub, you agree to abide by these guidelines and contribute to a professional and supportive environment for all.
