TITLE I – GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Application
This Code applies to all members, collaborators, trainees and associates of the CCS, as well as to anyone who participates or collaborates, even occasionally, in the activities of the Collective. Its violation may result in revocation of membership, according to internal procedures.
Purpose
– Promote healthy, respectful and collaborative professional environments;
– Preventing misbehavior, discrimination, or abuseiv;
– Provide clear and shared rules to ensure integrity, fairness and ethical consistency;
– Protect the image and reputation of CCS outside the association context as well.
TITLE II – RESPECT, DIGNITY AND EQUALITY
All members must actively contribute to the creation of an environment based on mutual respect and recognition of the dignity of each person by avoiding it:
Attitudes detrimental to the respect and dignity of others:
– Offensive or injurious behavior;
– Personal and professional derision or devaluation;
– Vulgar or aggressive language;
Discrimination
– Gender, gender identity, sexual orientation;
– Age, marital status, disability;
– Ethnic origin, language, religion, political views;
– Physical, economic or social condition;
Harassment
Any behavior that violates a person’s dignity or creates a hostile, intimidating or degrading environment is considered harassment;
– Verbal or gestural insults;
-Insinuations or innuendos related to the intimate sphere;
– Sexual comments, questions, jokes or propositions, allusions to private life, unwanted physical contact, dissemination of content or rumors of a sexual nature;
– Sending inappropriate messages, pictures or other material;
Mobbing and bullying
Bullying behavior, bullying, or any form of psychological pressure, intentional isolation, or repeated actions that may harm a person emotionally or professionally are not tolerated;
Retaliation
Any form of retaliation, explicit or implicit, against anyone who reports violations of the Code or cooperates in an internal investigation is prohibited.
TITLE III – PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Ethics and professional behavior
– Act with honesty, fairness and transparency;
– Avoid impropriety or unfair competitive behavior;
– Meeting the commitments made;
– Valuing collective work and sharing responsibilities;
– When a project involves multiple partners or even outside professionals, the CCS advocates an open discussion among all professionals involved to clarify any doubts and avoid misunderstandings, overlapping of unreported assignments, unshared substitutions, any form of unfair competition, or actions that, even unintentionally, could damage each other’s work or reputation. Each person is required to clearly communicate his or her role, operational limits and any agreements already in place, with respect for each other and for the commitments made;
Communication and image
Members are expected to use respectful and inclusive language in all communication, including digital communication (email, chat, messaging, social networks, collaborative platforms), and to refrain from behavior or communication that may damage the image of CCS;
Any disputes between members may be reported directly to the Board of Directors, using direct channels and respecting, in the statement of facts, the criteria of fairness and transparency;
Conduct must be consistent with the values of the association, including in public settings or online.
TITLE IV – SUSTAINABILITY AND CULTURAL RESPONSIBILITY
Cultural and environmental heritage
– Taking care of the common, cultural and environmental goods;
– Minimize the use of resources (paper, energy, water);
– Report any environmental or cultural damage found during activities.
TITLE V – SUPERVISION AND PENALTIES
Reporting and protection
Anyone who witnesses a violation of the Code or is a victim of one is encouraged to report it to the Association Secretariat. Reports should be sent exclusively to the Collective Secretariat and not through other communication channels (chat, messages, whatsapp, social networks, collaborative platforms). Reports will be handled confidentially and forwarded to the Administrative Body for appropriate consideration.
Sanctions
– The Administrative Body may forward a warning or take disciplinary action, up to and including revocation of membership;
– In the most serious or repeated cases, the competent authority may be involved.
Signed:
Chiaroscuro Collective – Administrative Body
Approval date: May 15, 2025
