Code of Conduct

Version 1.0 • Last updated: October 7, 2025

ConnectXNow is a community careers platform. To keep everyone safe and respected, all users must follow these rules. By creating an account, you agree to this Code and our Terms & Privacy.

Community Standards

These standards apply to everyone:

Be truthful & professional. No spam, impersonation, or misleading claims.
No harassment or discrimination. Zero tolerance for hate, threats, or targeting protected classes.
No payments or "pay-to-play." We never ask candidates for money, gift cards, crypto, or fees.
Protect confidentiality. Don't share employer/client secrets or someone else's private data.
Personal capacity only. Your views are your own; follow your employer's outside-activity rules.
Use data responsibly. Only for mentoring/hiring on this platform; no resale or scraping.
Age requirement. All candidates, mentors, and employers must be 18 years or older.
Report issues: Use the Report button or email security@connectxnow.org

Candidate Pledge

"I agree to:

  • Provide accurate info and apply professionally
  • Never offer or pay fees for referrals/interviews
  • Respect mentors' time and boundaries
  • Share only my own materials
  • Follow community guidelines"

Mentor Pledge

"I agree to:

  • Participate in personal capacity
  • Provide general career guidance
  • Keep conversations professional
  • Avoid conflicts of interest
  • Use platform Report tools"
Profile note: "Views are my own; not my employer's."

Employer Pledge

"I agree to:

  • Post only real, lawful roles
  • Never charge candidates fees
  • Use work email and update posts
  • Handle candidate data responsibly
  • Accept content moderation"

Prohibited Content & Actions

Examples include: Scams, payment requests, discrimination, doxxing, mass unsolicited messages, scraping, selling access/referrals, sharing confidential info, and posting copyrighted material without rights.

Enforcement

Zero-Tolerance

Payment requests, explicit discrimination, or severe abuse → immediate removal.

3-Step Process

Otherwise: Warn → Suspend → Ban. Appeal once at support@connectxnow.org

Reporting & Safety

Report Issues

Email security@connectxnow.org

Include links, screenshots, and timestamps if possible.