1. Respect the Creative Spirit

Every creative expression is valid here. We don’t mock, minimize, compete with, or harvest from each other’s ideas. Curiosity over critique.

2. No Creative Extraction

This is not a place to lurk, take ideas, contacts, or inspiration without contribution or consent. Collaboration requires transparency and reciprocity.

3. Honor Lived Experience

Black experiences are not a debate topic. We allow complexity, nuance, and difference without forcing consensus or explanation.

4. Integrity Over Ego

We show up honest about where we are—learning, building, struggling, or thriving. Posturing, clout-chasing, and hierarchy games don’t belong here.

5. Accountability Is Care

If harm happens, we address it directly and respectfully. We don’t gossip, triangulate, or weaponize group dynamics. Repair > punishment.

6. Consent in All Forms

Consent applies to conversation, collaboration, touch, sharing stories, recording, and future contact. Ask first. Always.

7. Hold Space, Don’t Dominate It

Everyone deserves room to speak and be seen. We practice listening as much as sharing.

8. Confidentiality Is Sacred

What’s shared in this space stays in this space unless explicit permission is given. Trust is the foundation.

9. Growth Is Expected, Not Forced

We encourage expansion, not pressure. You are allowed to be in process.

10. We Build, Not Just Talk

This community exists to support real creation, real collaboration, and real movement—at your pace, with intention.

By participating, you agree to uphold these values and contribute to a space rooted in respect, creativity, and collective growth.