Women in Funds WhatsApp Group Community Policy
Introduction: Women in Funds (WIF) is an organization aimed at creating a supportive, informative, and collaborative environment for women in the funds industry. Our WhatsApp group is intended to facilitate conversation, networking, and mentoring amongst its members. The virtual group is a safe space. This policy lays out the framework governing the use of the WIF WhatsApp group.
Purpose: The primary purpose of this virtual group is to foster an welcoming environment for open discussions about professional and personal experiences, issues, and opportunities relating to the funds industry. It can be used to share news about oneself or the industry, ask questions, develop professional relationships and friendships, and solicit advice and expertise from other members. However, it is not intended as a platform for promotional activities or political debates on behalf of oneself, another member or any other individual, business or organization, nor is any hateful, illegal or offensive conduct or speech tolerated, with no exceptions. In order to keep the virtual group a safe and respectful forum for everyone, we have enacted this policy which is effective for all members and participants. Content shared is not, and is not intended to be, financial, legal, tax or accounting advice, and should not be relied on as such, so please make sure to connect with the relevant professional for any advice that you intend to rely on. Thank you so much for your assistance and participation.
Acceptable Posts:
Professional or personal queries, statements and updates related to the funds industry which do not conflict with other policies. For example, questions and comments on the market, the economy, law, business, investment etc. Feel free to be yourself and bring your personality with you! We want the forum to be a fun, inspiring and informal environment.
Information sharing, such as industry trends, job posts, personal updates on professional moves and new jobs, deal opportunities, fund launches, industry news articles and links, new technologies, seminars and education, regulations etc.
Invitations and information about events, webinars, workshops, conferences, etc. Invitations are permitted for events produced by 1) a private fund, 2) an approved and pre-cleared organization, or 3) one of our community Champion sponsors. All other invitation events must be pre-cleared with WIF leadership before they are permitted to be shared in the group. Thank you for your understanding of this policy which is intended to reduce promotional activity on the forum that is unrelated to the community’s purpose.
Posts that Contradict Community Guidelines and Subject to Removal:
Direct Promotions or Advertising. Any form of unsolicited advertisement or posting of a promotion of an individual’s, business/organization’s services, products, companies or affiliates, or related activities (Promotional Content) is a contradiction of these guidelines. We ask that members not abuse this policy by posting promotions or advertising on another’s behalf, including the use of the virtual group in order to share any promotional materials or communications about an organization, business or professional. However, if a member specifically and directly asks for help or advice in an area where you personally have expertise, feel free to offer your genuine assistance or recommendation in the forum in direct response to the request. If a member specifically asks for recommendations of professionals or organizations/businesses, feel free to offer a response if you have first hand knowledge.
Outside Organizations. Promotional Content related to outside organizations, (including for-profits, non-profits and charities), and any event, service or fundraiser offered by such persons, are violative of guidelines. While WIF wholeheartedly supports and admires the many outside organizations and charities that are of interest to our members, for a variety of reasons, the WIF WhatsApp group is not the best forum to promote these innumerable groups. If you have an idea for a joint project or collaboration, please feel free to reach out to the WIF leadership directly. We may actually be able to accommodate your cause and would like to open a dialogue that could benefit the community and be of service to others.
Posting of any Defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, profane, threatening, offensive, or illegal content violates WIF guidelines.
Posting of content expressing strong political views or engaging in political debates violates guidelines. WIF reserves the right to remove political posts whether or not a member has lodged a complaint. If you find a post that is in violation, please contact WIF leadership so we can review it and take the appropriate actions. We take any complaint seriously and reserve the right to remove any member who WIF has determined to have violated these guidelines.
Posting of Non-professional or irrelevant discussions, including but not limited to, religious debates, spurious claims, gossip, rumors, chain letters, or spam content is violative of guidelines.
Respect and Tolerance: All members should respect the viewpoints and boundaries of others. Disrespectful language, personal attacks, or bullying will not be tolerated. Conversations should be constructive and respectful. In the event of a disagreement, members are expected to discuss their differences in a civilized manner. WIF encourages an open and wide exchange of ideas and ideologies but a safe space is of the utmost priority in our community interactions, both online and in person.
Confidentiality and Privacy: All members must respect the confidentiality and privacy of others. This is a private group that is not open to the public. Do not share sensitive information or personal contact details of other members without their explicit written permission. Please ask a member’s permission before posting photos. Some members do not wish to have photos of them posted, so please respect their wishes and their privacy online.
Accountability and Moderation: Members are responsible for the content they post and should ensure that it aligns with this policy. The WIF leadership reserves the right to moderate the group and remove any content or members as they see fit. We acknowledge that moderation is never perfect and, as a small organization, we will do our best to maintain the integrity and objectives of the group.
Amendments: This policy is subject to change, and amendments will be communicated to all members in a timely manner.
We thank you for your cooperation and look forward to maintaining a vibrant, respectful, and informative WIF WhatsApp group.
Policy Effective Date: This policy is effective from January 1, 2024 until further notice.