Rules

Greenboard works when people treat the space, tools, neighbors, and shared time with care. These rules are here to keep the room useful, welcoming, and easy to maintain.

House rules

  • Respect the space:

    Leave tables, tools, seating, and shared areas cleaner than you found them.

  • Respect people:

    No harassment, intimidation, gatekeeping, or hostile behavior. Make room for beginners and different ways of working.

  • Use tools responsibly:

    Ask before using unfamiliar equipment, return tools to their place, and report anything broken or unsafe.

  • Document shared work:

    If a project uses Greenboard resources or community help, leave notes that others can learn from later.

  • Keep commitments clear:

    If you host, borrow, reserve, or promise something, make the terms visible and follow through.

  • Protect local context:

    Treat community knowledge, stories, and traditional practices as relationships, not raw material to extract.

When something goes wrong

If a rule is broken, the first step is usually a direct conversation and a clear request to repair the harm. Serious or repeated issues can mean losing access to events, equipment, or the space.

The goal is not performative policing. The goal is a room where people can build, learn, disagree, and collaborate without avoidable friction.

Collaborative work ethics

  • We offer help when asked and share knowledge and resources
  • We clean up after projects, organize shared resources, and maintain equipment
  • We engage in respectful dialogue, practice active listening, and de-escalate conflicts
  • We balance individual needs with collective good and contribute to documentation

Technology & digital policies

  • We secure personal and community data and respect individual privacy preferences
  • We use shared equipment fairly, schedule collaboratively, and participate in maintenance
  • We use and contribute to open source tools when possible, sharing code and documentation
  • We follow community security practices and protect shared systems

Event & workshop guidelines

  • We ensure multiple perspectives are heard and accommodate different learning styles
  • We agree clearly about recording, photography, and content sharing
  • We ensure workshops and events are accessible across economic levels
  • We regularly evaluate and improve based on participant experience