Iris + Arlo Social Media Code of Conduct

Welcome to the Iris + Arlo community! We are a movement dedicated to promoting healthy and sustainable menstrual products to accompany people from menarche to menopause, fostering equity and inclusivity worldwide. By engaging with our social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok LinkedIn, Youtube, Pinterest, you are expected to adhere to the following code of conduct:

Encouraged Behavior 💚

  • Be Positive and Courteous:

    • Maintain a positive and courteous attitude towards the online community.
    • Avoid swearing and inappropriate expressions
    • Keep your interactions simple and easily understandable.
    • Encourage participation through questions and calls to action.

  • Apolitical and Politically Neutral:

    • Stay apolitical and politically neutral in your discussions and posts.
    • Refrain from engaging in partisan debates or discussions unrelated to our community's focus.

  • Use Correct Language and Formatting:

    • Communicate using proper grammar, spelling, and appropriate formatting.
    • Use hashtags (#), mentions (@username), and tags to highlight sources and trends.

  • Kindness and Respect:

    • Treat all community members with kindness, empathy, and respect.
    • Appreciate and celebrate the diverse experiences and perspectives within our community.
    • Support your peers and acknowledge the courage it takes to share.

  • Sharing and Learning:

    • Share your experiences and expertise while respecting that individual experiences may differ.
    • Encourage open dialogue, questions, and discussions.
    • Support and provide constructive feedback to fellow community members.

  • Trigger Warnings:

    • Prioritize the well-being of others by adding trigger warnings for sensitive content.
    • Be considerate of potential triggers when sharing personal stories or engaging in discussions.

Unacceptable Behavior 🛑

  • Violence, Harassment and Hate:

    • Maintain a positive and courteous attitude towards the online community.
    • Avoid swearing and inappropriate expressions
    • Keep your interactions simple and easily understandable.
    • Encourage participation through questions and calls to action.

  • Spam and Misinformation:

    • Avoid spamming or engaging in trolling activities.
    • Ensure the information you share is accurate, reliable, and based on credible sources so you don’t spread any rumors, false claims, or unverified information.

  • Inclusive and Non-judgmental Language:

    • Respect and use the appropriate pronouns, gender identities, and sexual orientations of community members.
    • Avoid shaming comments, judgmental language, or any form of derogatory remarks.

  • Mental Health and Well-being:

    • Do not promote, glorify, or normalize suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, or harmful behaviours for mental health.
    • Offer support and understanding to those who may be struggling with mental health challenges.

  • Inappropriate Content:

    • Avoid sharing or posting any explicit, offensive, or inappropriate content.
    • Respect the boundaries of the community and refrain from discussing unrelated or sensitive topics.

Support & Safety ✨

Iris + Arlo will use its own judgment to determine whether content meets the aforementioned criteria. 

Users who post on our social media accounts are responsible for their actions. Iris + Arlo reserves the right to delete comments or posts, as well as ban or block users. Decisions are final. Furthermore, Iris + Arlo reserves the right to modify this code of conduct at any time and without notice to better address problematic situations that affect them or those they represent, their staff and the public, social media users, stakeholders, or the general population.

It's important to remember that Iris + Arlo is not a medical provider or an emergency service. If you are in crisis, we urge you to reach out to your medical provider or relevant emergency services.

For any inquiries regarding our code of conduct or to discuss our community further, please contact our Community Lead at info@irisarlo.com.

Thank you for being a part of the Iris + Arlo community and joining us in our mission to promote menstrual health and global well-being.