Network Together Code of Conduct

Effective Date:
December 26, 2025

Revision Date:
December 26, 2025

Purpose

This Code of Conduct establishes behavioral standards, accountability expectations, and enforcement authority to protect the integrity, professionalism, safety, and culture of the iNET Alliance community.

Governing Authority

This Code of Conduct is issued under and governed by the iNET Alliance Bylaws v1.2 and applies across all iNET Alliance platforms and pillars, including:

Network Together
iNET Media & Events
iNET Publishing House

Applies To:

All members, leaders, volunteers, guests, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, founders, executive leaders (including the Managing Executive), and participants engaged in any iNET Alliance activity, platform, or event, whether in person or online.

Status:

Compliance with this Code of Conduct is a condition of participation. Enforcement actions are administered in alignment with the iNET Alliance Bylaws.

1. Purpose and Intent

The iNET Alliance Code of Conduct exists to protect the integrity, professionalism, safety, and relational culture of iNET Alliance.

iNET Alliance is a values-driven, relationship-centered organization. Every interaction whether in meetings, events, communications, or public representation contributes to the trust, credibility, and sustainability of the community.

2. Scope of Application

This Code of Conduct applies to, but is not limited to:

Network Together chapters and online groups
Meetings, events, workshops, classes, and retreats
iNET Media & Events productions
iNET Publishing House activities
Organization-managed platforms, communications, and social spaces
Any setting where affiliation with iNET Alliance is known or implied

Guests are subject to the same standards. Members are accountable for the conduct of any guests they invite.

3. Behavioral Standards

All participants are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, respect, emotional intelligence, personal responsibility, and integrity in communication and action.

4. Prohibited Conduct

Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:

Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination
Abusive, threatening, or disruptive behavior
Persistent negativity, manipulation, or boundary violations
Misrepresentation of authority, role, or endorsement
Disrespect toward members, leaders, guests, or iNET Alliance
Actions that undermine trust, safety, culture, or reputation
Retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith

5. Representation and Brand Alignment

Participants may not represent themselves as speaking for, acting on behalf of, or endorsed by iNET Alliance beyond what is expressly authorized.

Use of iNET Alliance’s name, logos, or branding must accurately reflect the individual’s current status and may not imply authority, partnership, or endorsement where none exists.

6. Confidentiality and Community Safety

Participants must respect the confidentiality of private conversations, shared experiences, and sensitive information disclosed within iNET Alliance spaces.

Information shared in confidence may not be used for personal, commercial, or reputational gain.

7. Reporting Concerns

Concerns regarding conduct inconsistent with this Code may be reported confidentially to the iNET Alliance Member Services Team or designated executive authority.

Reports are reviewed promptly, handled discreetly, and evaluated based on severity, frequency, impact, and risk.

Retaliation against any individual who raises a concern in good faith constitutes a serious violation of this Code and may result in immediate removal.

8. Accountability, Enforcement, and Resolution

This Code of Conduct applies equally to all participants, including members, leadership team members, volunteers, speakers, founders, and executive leaders, including the Managing Executive when applicable.

No role, title, tenure, or ownership status exempts an individual from compliance.

8.1 Enforcement Ladder

Based on the nature and circumstances of the violation, iNET Alliance may take one or more of the following actions. Progressive enforcement may be used but is not required.

Level 1 - Verbal Warning

Informal conversation outlining the concern
Clarification of expectations and required correction
Internal documentation may occur

Level 2 - Written Notice

Formal written notice of the violation
Clear expectations for corrective action
Notice that further violations may result in suspension or removal

Level 3 - Removal or Termination

Immediate removal from a leadership role, meeting, event, or platform
Suspension or termination of membership
Permanent exclusion from participation

Certain conduct, including harassment, threats, safety violations, or legal risk, may result in immediate removal without prior warning.

INET Alliance reserves the right to bypass any step in the enforcement ladder and proceed directly to removal or termination where immediate action is warranted.

8.2 Final Authority

All enforcement decisions are made at the sole discretion of iNET Alliance in alignment with its Bylaws, mission, and community standards.

Decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

8.3 Financial and Contractual Obligations

Enforcement actions under this Code of Conduct are independent of any financial obligations or contractual commitments, which remain in effect as outlined in the iNET Alliance Bylaws.

Suspension, removal, or termination does not relieve any individual or entity of outstanding payment obligations, membership commitments, or contractual responsibilities.