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POLICY "DRAFT" AS OF 2024-04-18
SIGN-IN ● All members and guests must sign in when they arrive at the Dojo each day. Those that do not sign in or do not accept our policies may not stay.
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FACILITIES
● Guest/Business hours. 10 AM - 9 PM 7 days a week.
● 100% Communal. You may not store personal belongings. Any equipment left at the DOJO is done at your own risk and may be used by others. Donated or loaned items may be damaged or removed, and the DOJO is not liable.
● Help secure the Dojo. Please help keep the Dojo secure outside of business hours by making sure you keep the doors closed. No propping doors open and no tailgating.
● Sleeping. No sleeping is allowed at Hacker Dojo unless it is done in conjunction with an approved event.
● Keep the place nice. Please clean up any mess you make. We have cleaning supplies in the kitchen.
● Animals. Pets who are friendly or potty trained are permitted indoors at Hacker Dojo. Service animals as required by ADA or other applicable laws are allowed. All other animals and nonhuman species must be kept outdoors. Hacker Dojo will not be held responsible for any incidents involving pets.
● Clothes and shoes must be worn at all times in the facility.
● Breaking Things. If you break parts of the Dojo, you are financially responsible for replacing them. If you notice anything broken, please report to the executive director.
● Hold Harmless. Visitors, members, and other participants at Hacker Dojo hereby release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless the Hacker Dojo and its directors, members, and volunteers from and against any liability as a result of any harm, damage, the loss suffered to said visitors, their work, equipment used, personal property or personal injury suffered during the participation or attendance at Hacker Dojo.
● Dangerous and otherwise awesome science. No science requiring a fume hood, pathogen-related research, or science where food is stored for eating. Please always be considerate of the safety of other people at the Dojo.
● Parking. The Dojo is not a campground nor a car storage facility. No vehicle may remain in the Dojo parking lot for more than 48 hours or it is liable to be towed. No sleeping in vehicles is allowed.
● Access points / Wifi hotspots. To avoid disturbing the Hacker Dojo wifi network, operating routers, personal access points, or creating wifi hotspots is not permitted without prior approval from staff.
● By attending our organization's events or co-working at Hacker Dojo or it's premise, individuals implicitly agree to allow the organization to use event photos for promotional purposes. These photos may be used in marketing materials, social media, website content, and other promotional channels to highlight the success and impact of our events and space. We will ensure the use of these photos aligns with our organization's values and respects the privacy rights of individuals involved. MEMBERSHIP
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MEMBERSHIP
● Digital Keys. Members get a digital key to the Dojo immediately after becoming a member.
● Accounts. Accounts are associated with an individual person. Sharing of membership/login is not allowed.
● Refunds. There are no refunds or prorated credit for unused time during a billing cycle. It is the responsibility of the member to pause their membership before their renewal date.
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VISITORS/DROP-INS
● Guests are either non-members or event attendees.
● Drop-in Privileges. Guests do not get accounts, a right to attend events for free, access to the members’ wifi, or voting rights.
● Children. It is okay to bring children to the Dojo, so long as you assume full responsibility for them and ensure they don’t detract from members’ experience of the Dojo.
● Not a Public Facility. Non-members are guests of the Dojo and can be asked to leave at any time without a needed reason.
● Non-members are only allowed in the Dojo between the hours of 10 AM – 9 PM unless accompanied by a member or are attending an event.
● If you are working out of the Dojo for more than 2 days, you are encouraged to signup for a membership.
EVENTS, HACKER DOJO VISION AND MISSION
Hacker Dojo is a non-profit community center, co-working space, and hackerspace based in Mountain View, California. One of the primary uses of Hacker Dojo is hosting Events. Part of Hacker Dojo’s mission consists of:
● Be Excellent To One Another
● Providing the tech community and other communities in Silicon Valley an affordable place to learn, collaborate and innovate so that anyone from any circumstance and background with an idea can build their dream.
● Spreading entrepreneurial vision.
● Nurturing disruption and innovation.
● Being a gathering space for technology leaders and contributors.
● Providing educational, collaborative, or social endeavors which enable communities to create, learn, and teach each other.
● Be flexible.
● Be excellent to each other.
● A Clean dojo is a great dojo.
● Offer to help before seeking help.
● Introduce yourself to three people if it is your first day here.
● Check out other events if this is your first time here.
● Spread the word about Hacker Dojo on social platforms.
Social networks. Twitter: @HackerDojo, Facebook: @hackerdojo, Instagram @hackerdojo, Google Maps, Yelp.
RESPECT PERSONAL BOUNDARIES Behaviors not welcome at Hacker Dojo, including but not limited to:
HARASSMENT & INTRUSION ● STARING OR LEERING: Observing someone that is perceived in a manner to be sexually intrusive, intimidating, or causing discomfort.
● MARGINALIZING GESTURES: Making sexual gestures or using other body language that is inappropriate in any setting.
● UNSOLICITED ADVANCES: Repeatedly asking someone out or for personal contact information.
UNETHICAL INTERACTIONS ● PROVOCATIVE ACTIONS: Deliberately inciting discomfort or unnecessary confrontations.
● MONOPOLIZING INTERACTIONS: Disrupting and dominating interactions, inhibiting others' contributions.
● COERCIVE CONDUCT: Forcing unjustified demands or imposing opinions on others.
● RELENTLESS PRESSURE: Constantly attempting to persuade or offer unsolicited advice.
● VERBAL INTIMIDATION: Employing threatening language to instill discomfort.
● PHYSICAL INTIMIDATION: Using threatening body language or an aggressive stance to instill fear or discomfort.
INAPPROPRIATE COMMUNICATIONS ● INAPPROPRIATE COMMENTS: Making sexual or non-sexual comments, jokes, or innuendos about someone's appearance, attire, or otherwise directly to, or in any other setting.
● DISRESPECTFUL STATEMENTS: Engaging in belittling remarks or disparaging humor of others.
● DISPROPORTIONATE CRITICISM: Subjecting a person to excessive criticism or scrutiny.
● IGNORING CONTRIBUTIONS: Purposely overlooking, undervaluing, or taking credit for the ideas or contributions of others.
● INVASIVE PERSONAL INTERACTIONS: Probing forcefully into someone's personal life, history, or private matters.
● DIGITAL MISCONDUCT: Sending, showing, or endorsing derogatory, offensive, or sexual messages, emails, images, videos, or symbols.
DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT ● NON-VERBAL MARGINALIZATION: Using body language, gestures, or facial expressions that show disrespect or disdain.
● SPREADING RUMORS OR GOSSIP: Circulating harmful or false information about anyone or group of people.
● STEREOTYPING & ASSUMPTIONS: Making assumptions or generalizations about any person or group of people based on intrinsic or acquired attributes.
● BIASED TREATMENT & ISOLATION: Unfairly treating and excluding anyone from discussions, events, or group activities based on intrinsic or acquired attributes.
● DENYING OPPORTUNITIES: Restricting access to resources or opportunities to some people based on intrinsic or acquired characteristics, rather than rules or policies.
TYPE OF GROUPS: Hacker Dojo considers discriminatory treatment of the following groupings against our ethos.
Identity-Based Discrimination: ● Race or ethnicity ● Nationality or immigration status ● Indigenous or tribal affiliation ● Social classes (such as caste)
Gender and Sexual Identity Discrimination: ● Gender or gender identity ● Sexual orientation ● Pregnancy or parental status ● Gender expression
Age-Based Discrimination: ● Age
Ability and Health Discrimination: ● Disability status ● Neurodiversity ● Learning differences ● Health status (chronic illnesses, rare diseases, HIV, mental health) ● Physical appearance (body size/weight, features) ● Genetic information
Socioeconomic and Status Discrimination: ● Socioeconomic status ● Housing status (including homelessness) ● Occupation or employment status ● Educational background ● Veterans or military status ● Incarceration history ● Survivor status (e.g., domestic abuse, sexual assault survivors) ● Caregivers
Belief System Discrimination: ● Religion or belief system ● Political affiliation ● Philosophical convictions
Lifestyle and Cultural Discrimination: ● Marital, family make-up, relationship status ● Dietary restrictions or preferences (e.g., veganism) ● Mode of transportation (e.g., cyclists) ● Dress code or personal style (e.g., tattoos, piercings) ● Communication style (e.g., direct vs. indirect communicators) ● Types of intelligence (e.g., emotional intelligence, musical talent) ● Language proficiency
Technology and Access Discrimination: ● Digital literacy ● Access to technology
Health and Dependency Discrimination: ● Living with addictions or substance dependencies ● Specific medical conditions
We are a community, if you experience or witness any of the behaviors, please talk to the person 1:1 in a kind manner about the crossed boundary. If this is not possible or unsafe, please email [email protected] or follow posted methods of communicating issues with staff.
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR RETALIATION Speaking up takes courage. - Do not react negatively or retaliate against those who inform you of their concerns or report it to staff. Instead, seek to understand and work towards a resolution.
Board of Directors Discretion. The Board of Directors has a discretionary review for all policies and may change policies at will. For example, the board of directors may override rules incompatible with state laws, our lease, or incompatible with Hacker Dojo’s vision.
Policy submitted by the Secretary of The Board of Directors,
By signing below, you agree to abide by the policies of Hacker Dojo shown above and acknowledge, Hacker Dojo has the right to refuse service.