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The purpose of the community and the groups: 

 

Primarily the community and groups are a way for players to receive announcements, connect with fellow players and organise matches with players of a similar level.  In order to keep our community safe and welcoming, below are the norms and standards of behaviour that we expect all participants to uphold.  

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By participating in our community and groups, you agree to abide by all points , rules and policies mentioned below; and accept that you are solely responsible for your posts and that Advantage Padel and its members, associates, sponsors and/or partners are not liable for the posts made by individuals.  

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Our code of conduct:

 

At Advantade Padel, we want a community where you feel welcome and safe and so do not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. 

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Unwanted behaviour may include, but is not limited to:

• Disrupting the organisation of events repeatedly.

• Publishing another players emails, address or other personal information.

• Tagreting people on the basis of their identity.

• Sharing personal details about someone else without their consent.

• Making trolling, insulting or derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks.

• 'Jokes' that are offensive, personal or could be interpreted as innapropriate.

• Misgendering or using incorrect pronouns for any individual.

• Sexualised language, behaviour or imagery or making sexual advances.

• Excluding others on purpose.  This refers specifically to discriminatory or unjust exclusion rather than reasonable exclusions e.g. closed games or skill-based groups.

• Sharing spam or illiegal material

• Other conduct which could be inappropriate in a sports or professional setting.

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Members are responsible for the impact of their actions, regardless of intent. 

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Expectatitions:

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All participants should exhibit behaviour that contributes to a positive and welcoming enviroment.  Behaviour may include, but is not limited to:

• Showing empathy and kindness

• Respecting differing opinions, viewpoints and experiences directly relating to the purposes of the group. 

• Respecting Admin authority, we work hard to keep our envirnment welcoming!

• Accepting responsibility and and apologising for mistakes.  

• Thinking of others before acting

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Once resolved, past incidents should not be repeatedly mentioned or revisited. 

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Role of the Admins:

 

The Admins reserve the full discretion to interpret and enforce these guidlines and expectations.  Any decisions made by Admins, including warnings or removal from the groups, are final and designed to mainting the group's purpose and community standards. 

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Debating the guidelines within the group is not allowed.  They are set and apply at all times, until an Admin make a amendment. Indirect commentary on Admin decisions (such as sarcastic remarks or passive comments) may be interpreted as an attempt to challenge Admin authority.  If you have an specific concenrs regarding some of the rules, please contact the team at info@advantagepadel.co.uk.

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The Admins reserve the right to update these policy guidelins as a repsonse to any incidents.  The Admins will notify the groups of any updated and members are expected to review and follow them immediately. 

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Definitions of appropriateness, inclusion and other guiding values are at the discretion of the Admins, who will review each case to maintian the integirty and purpose of the community.  

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The Admins monitor conversations during normal office hours, outside of this our staff all have families and a home life, please understand that on occasion it may take up to 48 hours for someone to come back to you.  

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Reporting:

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If you deem a community member's conduct to be inappropriate, please message the Admins so they can follow the correct procedure.  The Admins won't always be able to respond immediately, but they will get to your message as soon as possible.