Creative Coworking Community Guidelines & Code of Conduct

Welcome

Creative Coworking exists to be a shared space for artists, writers, makers, and creative thinkers to gather, work, and feel inspired.

Our goal is to create an environment that feels welcoming, respectful, calm, and creatively energizing. These guidelines help us protect that environment for everyone who enters our space.

By visiting or becoming a member of Creative Coworking, you agree to uphold these community expectations.

1. Respect Every Person in the Space

Creative Coworking welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels.

We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or exclusion of any kind.

This includes but is not limited to discrimination or harassment based on:

  • race

  • ethnicity

  • nationality

  • religion

  • age

  • disability

  • sex

  • gender identity or expression

  • sexual orientation

  • body size or appearance

  • socioeconomic background

Everyone deserves to feel safe here.

2. Be Kind, Thoughtful, and Community-Minded

We ask all members and guests to:

  • treat one another with kindness and respect

  • be considerate of different working styles and noise preferences

  • assume good intent while remaining open to feedback

  • communicate directly and respectfully if issues arise

  • help foster a welcoming environment for new members

Creative Coworking is collaborative, but participation is always optional. Some members may want conversation at a respectful volume; others may want quiet focus. Both are valid.

3. Respect Shared Space

Please help care for the studio as if it were your own.

Members are expected to:

  • clean up after themselves

  • return shared tools, furniture, and supplies to their proper place

  • properly dispose of trash and recyclables

  • notify management if something is broken, damaged, or needs attention

Please leave your workspace in a condition that is welcoming to the next person.

4. Respect Creative Work & Personal Property

Please ask before:

  • touching another person’s artwork or materials

  • borrowing tools or supplies that are not clearly marked as shared

  • photographing another person, their work, or their workspace

  • moving personal belongings

Creative work can be deeply personal. Please respect each person’s boundaries, process, and property.

5. Noise & Shared Atmosphere

Creative Coworking is intended to feel calm and productive.

To support that:

  • headphones are encouraged for music, videos, or meetings

  • speakerphone calls should not happen in shared work areas

  • louder conversations should move to designated private office or kitchen area

  • please be mindful of volume during group conversations

Some conversation and collaboration are encouraged, we simply ask everyone to remain aware of how sound carries in shared space.

6. Materials & Studio Safety

Members are responsible for using materials safely and responsibly.

Please:

  • follow posted guidance for paints, solvents, adhesives, and other materials

  • properly ventilate materials when required

  • store materials appropriately

  • dispose of hazardous materials according to posted instructions

  • notify management immediately if a spill, hazard, or safety issue occurs

  • carefully follow our rules for any oil paints or similarly dangerous materials

Use materials in ways that keep the space safe and usable for everyone.

7. Guests

Guests are welcome during our normal business hours, but are not allowed during our Members Only Days.

When a member brings a guest, the member is responsible for ensuring their guest:

  • respect the space

  • follow these community guidelines

  • do not interfere with others’ ability to work

  • properly pay for a Day Pass

Creative Coworking reserves the right to limit guest access at any time.

8. Zero Tolerance

Creative Coworking has zero tolerance for:

  • harassment

  • hate speech

  • racism

  • sexism

  • homophobia or transphobia

  • threats

  • stalking

  • unwanted physical contact

  • aggressive or abusive behavior

  • intentional destruction or theft of property

Violations may result in immediate removal from the space and suspension or termination of membership without refund.

9. Addressing Issues

If something happens that makes you uncomfortable, unsafe, or concerned, please reach out.

You can contact Creative Coworking management in person, by email, or through our website.

Reports will be handled respectfully and as privately as possible.

Membership Enforcement

Creative Coworking reserves the right to address behavior that negatively impacts the space or community.

Responses may include:

  • verbal reminder or conversation

  • written warning

  • temporary suspension of access

  • termination of membership or access privileges

Immediate removal may occur in cases involving harassment, violence, discrimination, theft, or safety concerns.

Living Document

These guidelines may evolve as Creative Coworking grows.

We may update this document over time based on member feedback, operational needs, or changes in the space.

One Simple Rule

Be respectful of the space, the people in it, and the creative work happening around you.