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Members code of conduct

Our common commitments

The members, licensees and resident makers of Edinburgh Open Workshop (EOW) share a common commitment through this statement of ethical practices to promote the highest possible standards of professional and social conduct.

All users of EOW undertake the following

  • Treat all in the space with respect
  • Treat all in the space with kindness
  • Refrain from discriminatory practices
  • Abide by safety regulations given by EOW staff
  • Actively engage in safe working practice
  • Actively maintain a safe working environment
  • Always walk through the workshop
  • Never shout in the workshop
  • We will ALWAYS listen to STOP. Any user of the space can ask someone to STOP. Immediately cease any activity if you hear the word STOP.
  • Never be afraid to ask questions
  • Share the knowledge and expertise you have with any who ask
  • Celebrate your success
  • Respect all intellectual property rights
  • Respect the confidentiality of all in the space and their affiliates
  • If you trade, do so fairly, respectfully, honestly and within the law
  • If you trade, recognise the rights of others to compete for business
  • If you trade, comply with all lawful contractual obligations
  • EOW is a space for all

This Code of Conduct is a guide and does not represent the entire scope of good conduct and ethical behaviour. Acceptance of and adherence to this Code is a condition of membership, residence or tenancy.

When processing your application, we will take a note of the date on which the membership, residency or tenancy began, your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. This information may be kept for up to six years after you cease to be a member but will be stored and disposed of as the data protection act dictates.

The board may, at its discretion, refuse to admit any person to membership, representative membership, residency or tenancy.

Any behaviour deemed unreasonable by the company may result in a contract license or agreement being revoked with immediate effect.

Membership, residency or tenancy of the organisation is non-transferable.

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