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Untold Stories Project Code of Conduct

 

This Code of Conduct is for all cast, crew, supporting elements and audience members of the Untold Stories Project. We expect every member, regardless of role, to follow and uphold this Code. Failure to do so will result in a conversation being opened and action taken based upon the severity and frequency of the infraction. We also will not tolerate any form of retaliation that may be attempted if an infraction is brought to our attention.

  1. Support Each Other
    We’re committed to supporting and uplifting each other, creating a community that is based around table-top role playing games (TTRPGs) and the individuals that make the community what it is.

    1. Equal Opportunity
      We believe that there should be no discrimination in who can be a member of the Untold Stories Project community, or that such factors should limit their growth here. This includes race, color, religion, nationality and origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy status, veterancy status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law.
    2. Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination
      The Untold Stories Project stands firmly against any form of discrimination, harassment or bullying. Whether it be verbal, physical or visual, it’s not something we ever consider to be acceptable by any member of our community and will be handled immediately upon notification of its occurrence.
    3. Safe Space
      We strive to build a positive and uplifting environment for all members of the Untold Stories Project, one that is safe for people of any background to participate in and feel included. That also includes making members aware of content we create that is potentially sensitive in nature, so that people can be warned of things that may be triggering to them.
  2. Being Respectful & Aware
    The Untold Stories Project is built upon supporting and uplifting each other, which is further cemented by being respectful and aware of individuals presence in the community and their impact on others.

    1. Respecting Others
      While we’ve already spoken about our commitment to zero tolerance of discrimination, we also believe that respecting one another is how positive relationships are built and fostered in our community. As such, we expect all members to be respectful to other members, with additional grace given to those who are part of our acting cast and crew as they work on creating content and facilitating engaging shows. We all are experiencing our own struggles in life and compassion goes a long way.
    2. Awareness
      The Untold Stories Project also engages in active awareness, allowing members to be able to understand and react to situations quickly and effectively. This helps members in all facets of our community be able to help guide and improve on our storytelling and content creation. Awareness additionally helps maintain the safe space we strive for by recognizing scenarios and events that may prohibit our ability to fulfill that aspiration for members of our community.
    3. Presence
      The Untold Stories Project strives to create collaborative story experiences through TTRPGs in many formats. It is imperative that our team members respect the story and their peer’s hard work by being present and engaged for games. Minimize additional distractions and windows when streaming. When possible there is to be no eating on stream. We ask that performers please stream or record from a safe and quiet location whenever possible.
  3. Creating Quality Content
    In addition to furnishing and maintaining a community, some members may wish to create content, which is something the Untold Stories Project is passionate about. We always want to fuel the creativity that exists in the world of TTRPGs.

    1. Types of Content
      The Untold Stories Project has multiple forms of content that it creates for listeners and viewers to consume. We desire to produce these in multiple formats for those with disabilities to enjoy to the fullest, and is something we expect of the creators of our community to be able to facilitate.
    2. Inclusivity
      Our stances on bullying, harassment and discrimination are the same ones we stand by when it comes to content creation, and as such do not allow any of our members who wish to create content to ‘gatekeep’ members who wish to join them. Jokes about health conditions, disabilities, and discrimination are strictly prohibited.
    3. Content Rating
      The Untold Stories Project, in an effort to appeal to as many audience members as possible strives to stay within the bonds of a PG-13 rating, unless specifically noted in a content warning. Our usual programming should refrain from explicit sexual content or persistent realistic/extreme violence. Performers are encouraged to curb explicit language. The Untold Stories Project provides the X-Card tool as an ever-present resource for performer safety.
    4. Collaborative Storytelling
      Above all else, the Untold Stories Project aspires to tell collaborative stories. All of our performers are here in service of a wider narrative. Our games are not about one-upmanship and are not a competition to see who can be the funniest or most scandalous. It is important not to step on another’s storyteller’s moment and to share the spotlight.