CODE OF CONDUCT FOR AMERICAN ROUNDS

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

Introduction

At American Rounds ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, and harassment-free environment for everyone who uses our website and participates in our community, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, or nationality.

This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all those who visit our website, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior. We invite all users to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.

Expected Behavior

We expect all users of our website to:

  • Participate in an authentic and active way
  • Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions
  • Attempt collaboration before conflict
  • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech
  • Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow users
  • Alert American Rounds staff if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct

Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are considered unacceptable on our website and within our community:

  • Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form
  • Verbal or written abuse, threats, or personal attacks
  • Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material
  • Posting or threatening to post other people's personally identifying information ("doxing")
  • Inappropriate photography or recording
  • Unwelcome sexual attention or advances
  • Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior
  • Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a professional setting

Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior

Unacceptable behavior from any website user will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.

If a user engages in unacceptable behavior, American Rounds may take any appropriate action, up to and including temporary or permanent banning from the website without warning.

Reporting Guidelines

If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify us as soon as possible by contacting:

[Contact Information for American Rounds]

All reports will be handled with discretion. In your report please include:

  • Your contact information
  • Names (real, usernames, or pseudonyms) of any individuals involved
  • Description of the behavior
  • The circumstances surrounding the incident
  • Any other information that may be helpful in addressing the situation

Addressing Grievances

If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you should notify American Rounds with a concise description of your grievance. Your grievance will be handled in accordance with our existing policies.

Scope

We expect all website users to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues—online and in-person—as well as in all one-on-one communications pertaining to American Rounds business.

This Code of Conduct is not exhaustive or complete. It serves as a baseline guide for our community standards. The spirit of this code should be followed, not just the letter.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Code of Conduct, please contact:
info@americanrounds.com or simply use our contact us form on the website!

License and Attribution

This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Citizen Code of Conduct and is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license.