Membership Rules and Policies

Community Guidelines

• Maintain a collaborative tone in your messages. Discussions are meant to stimulate conversation, not create contention.

• Exercise caution when posting messages, considering potential legal implications.

• Refrain from posting commercial messages. Directly contact individuals for product or service information.

• Strictly avoid defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, offensive, or illegal content.

• There is a zero tolerance policy for language that is discriminatory.

• Take note of the disclaimer and legal rules, especially concerning copyright ownership.

Listserv Etiquette

• There is no tolerance for defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, offensive or illegal content in messages.

• Messages subject to libel, slander, and antitrust laws.

• Approach messages with a collaborative tone to foster connection and community.

• Include a signature with your

• Name

• Credentials

• Location

• Phone number

• Website

• Email

• Clearly state the topic in the subject line for easy reference.

• Send reply messages directly to the sender unless requested.

• Inability to follow rules or repeated offenses to etiquette and guidelines will result in termination from the membership.

Agreements

• Membership is granted to licensed Reproductive Mental Health of Washington.

• Membership fee is for 12 months; membership can be cancelled at any time but no refunds will be offered for cancelling before 12 months. If your renewal is more than 7 calendar days late, membership will be terminated until membership is paid in full.

Advertising

• Allowed advertising includes introductions, office rentals, therapeutic groups, legislative updates, training opportunities, consultation and supervision, as well as retreats.

Client Referrals

• Share client referrals with no PHI or identifying information.

• Do not forward client emails to the listserv.

• Information Sharing

• Maintain professional language in all communications.

• Any inappropriate language will be flagged by administrators.

• Anti-trust laws prohibit certain discussions, including provider rates and negotiations.

Indemnification

• Members agree to indemnify and hold harmless the listserv, its owner, and affiliates for any breaches of guidelines.

These guidelines ensure a respectful and constructive community. Your adherence contributes to a positive and supportive environment.

Thank you for your commitment to maintaining the integrity of our community.