CODE OF CONDUCT

By becoming a Member you agree to the following responsibilities:

  • Be nice.
  • You break or lose it, you replace it.
  • Bring problems with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roof, flooding, broken keypads, natural disasters, etc. to the attention of a staff member.
  • Never give out Belong Space keys, fob access, passwords, or general access to anyone.
  • Accompany guests at all times. Their behavior is your responsibility.
  • Engage with fellow members meaningfully. Pop in and out of the entire Office Center, introduce yourself to new members and be a connector.
  • Equipment and general liability insurance is your own responsibility. Belong Space is not responsible if your items are lost, stolen, or damaged.
  • Clean up after yourself. Washing your dishes and tidying up is everyone’s responsibility. We work together to maintain an Office Center we feel proud of.
  • Leave the Office Center as you found it, or in better shape. (This includes cleaning up after your guests.)
  • Anyone who behaves in a manner that is destructive to the Office Center or the Members may be asked to leave.
  • If anyone in our Office Center makes you feel uncomfortable, bring it to a team member’s attention immediately.
  • Be responsible and respectful of your internet usage. No bit-torrent, pornography or illegal activities.
  • Respect other people’s privacy, confidentiality, safety, property, and data.
  • We’re an environmentally friendly place. Recycle. Turn lights off.
  • Do not defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten, or violate the legal rights of others.
  • Do not obstruct any entranceway, create any circumstances of disrepair, or damage any Belong Space property or premises.
  • Do not alter, remodel, and/or redecorate individual offices, unless agreed upon in writing by Belong Space.
  • Do not bring in personal appliances such as microwaves, mini-fridges, hotpots, toasters, hotplates, space heaters, or other appliances. You may use standard computing equipment and peripherals such as desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, and scanners in private offices.
  • Do not bring, use or keep any kerosene, gasoline, flammable, combustible fluid or material in the Office Center or the building.
  • Do not smoke or vape in the Office Center and Office Accommodations, as Belong Space is a non‐smoking zone.
  • Do not violate and/or compromise the building or its protection from fire, flood, gas, electricity or weather and/or compromise the building security or the security of the spaces therein.
  • Maintain all Confidential Information in strict confidence; do not disclose Confidential Information to any third parties; do not to use the Confidential Information in any way directly or indirectly detrimental to Belong Space, or any participant or user of the Services. All Confidential Information remains the sole and exclusive property of Belong Space or the respective disclosing party. Nothing in this Membership Agreement or your participation or use of the Services will be construed as granting any rights to you, by license or otherwise, in or to any Confidential Information or any patent, copyright or other Belong Space intellectual property or proprietary rights of Belong Space, or any participant or user of the Services.
  • You are participating in or using the Services at your own free will and decision. You acknowledge that Belong Space does not have any liability with respect to your access, participation in, use of the Services, or any loss of information resulting from such participation or use even if caused by the negligence of Belong Space or its employees or agents.
  • Keep things professional and respect the need of others to work with minimal disruption.
    We Are Not a Library – it’s ok to talk in the main open space.
  • Use headphones while listening to music or watching video.
  • Phone calls that last more than a moment or two should be taken in the phone booth or in an empty meeting room, if possible. If it’s not possible to reserve a room or use the phone booth it is acceptable to take the call in the main open space just do so with minimal disruption to coworkers and do not use speakerphone.
  • Keep your phone ringer on low volume or vibrate.
  • When you are collaborating with others, reserve and use a meeting room. Remind meeting-goers that voices, even behind closed doors, can carry.
  • The refrigerator is small so be considerate when storing food and drink. The refrigerator will be cleaned weekly.
  • Turn off the lights when you leave any of the meeting rooms, phone room, or restrooms.
  • Do not give your door security code, fobs, or access cards to others, and do not leave guests unattended at Belong Space.
  • If there is an emergency, call 911.
  • All guests should sign-in upon arrival so we have a record of who is using the space. If a Belong Space team member is available when your guests arrive, we will be happy to buzz them in. However, please avoid situations where other members are required to assist your guests.
  • Meeting rooms are available based on membership level and can be reserved using our online platform. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis. You are welcome to “pop-in” to a meeting room when it is not in use or reserved. Please double check the conference room calendar to ensure there is not a reservation if you plan to use it for more than a few minutes. After using the rooms, just put everything back the way you found it.
  • Belong Space provides basic office equipment and supplies for your use. No one is counting staples, but if you have a big project that requires an unusual amount of paper or other supplies, please bring your own or replace what you have used.
  • Respect the privacy of your fellow members and refrain from disclosing things you hear or see at Belong Space with others. If you will be discussing confidential matters related to your own work or personal life, you should take care to maintain necessary confidentiality by using the meeting rooms or phone room.
  • You are permitted to network with other members who use the space and share with them information about what you do or sell. However, please avoid directly soliciting other members without their invitation.
  • If you have concerns with another member, don’t hesitate to discuss the situation with them directly to improve things. You can also discuss concerns or suggestions for improvement at any time with the Belong Space staff.
  • You might need to bring in a client, service professional, or another person to help you do your job and achieve your goals. Please limit your guests to normal business hours, check in your guest at the front desk, and stay with them while they visit Belong Space. You are responsible for cleaning up after your guest, which includes returning and washing dirty dishes and glasses to the member lounge. 
  • If you abuse your current membership plan, we’ll automatically upgrade you to the next plan.
  • Private member-only events and catered public events will be held at Belong Space and alcohol may be an option. Should you choose to participate in these, we ask that you always drink responsibly. Drunkenness will not be tolerated and could result in the cancellation of your membership. If you choose to drink, please do not drive.
  • There is absolutely no smoking or vaping allowed within the Office Center. If you must smoke, we ask that you do so outside of the building and at least 20 feet from any entrance. Additionally, please dispose of all debris to keep our premises clean and comfortable. NO SMOKING INSIDE, ON THE ROOFTOP DECK, IN THE WONDER SHOPS’ TRUCK. YOU MAY ONLY SMOKE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
  • Belong Space is a multi-purpose destination and will host events during the daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Every attempt will be made to clearly mark private areas, and we will have staff patrol to ensure that event participants do not use any members-only space. However, be warned that people may be showing up at any hour. At Belong Space, we love to share the space, the cool people, and the activities of our community with everyone on the planet. With this agreement, you provide absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use, reuse, publish and republish any photographs or video taken of your face in whole or in part, individually or in conjunction with other photographs, printed material or video matter, in any and all media now or hereafter, and for any purpose whatsoever allowed by law for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising and trade, or any other purpose whatsoever without restriction as to alteration.
  • You may not adhere anything on the glass windows of the Office Center or Office Accommodations. Written permission from a Belong Space team member is required before you hang window treatments (drapes, blinds, shades, screens, etc.) to be used in connection with any window or door or paint.
  • You may not paint any part of the Office Center or Office Accommodations.
  • You may only post or leave business cards, brochures, and flyers in designated areas.