9. Grievance

The Admin Team retain the right to ban anyone from entering the space, and to strip anyone of their membership, but will only do so in circumstances where it's in the interests of Fife Hackspace as a whole.

We will only ban repeat offenders who persistently demonstrate unwillingness to cooperate. Throughout the process every effort will be made to keep clear and constructive communication between the Admin Team, the offending party, and any other affected parties.

9.1 Introduction

This policy applies to both members and non-members who use the Fife Hackspace.

A person may be banned from the space if they are in violation of the Rules or Code of Conduct, if they are causing persistent annoyance, or if they have the potential to harm other users of the space.

Before the formal banning procedure is entered into, the Admin Team must make every attempt to resolve the issue.

However, in the case of direct physical violence towards any person in the space, any member of the Admin Team has the authority to immediately ban and remove the offender. Any form of agression or bullying will not be tolerated and should be reported to a member of the Admin Team immediately, so an investigation can take place.

9.2 Process

The offending party must be given at least two official warnings before being banned. At every stage, it must be made clear to the party where they are in this process.

At every stage, the Admin Team must be in agreement that allowing the user to continue to use the space would not be in the best interest of Fife Hackspace as a whole.

At every stage, the Admin team must make their reasoning available to the offending party. They must also make as much detail as is appropriate available to all members.

By default, a ban will be for a year. At their discretion, the Admin Team can issue a reduced ban period.

Bans of more than one year may only be issued in extreme circumstances. The Admin Team must review these bans yearly.

When a person is banned, their right to access Fife Hackspace is revoked. Any entry to the space without the prior, express permission of the Admin Team will be considered trespass and the Police will be notified.