AGRINNOVATORS COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

(Hub for agrifood entrepreneurs)

1. Purpose of the Community

Agrinnovators is a dynamic, multi-partner knowledge-sharing platform dedicated to spotlighting innovation and entrepreneurship in the global agrifood sector. Through peer learning, mentoring, and real-world entrepreneurial stories, Agrinnovators fosters a collaborative environment that informs, inspires, and empowers the next generation of agricultural changemakers.

These Community Guidelines ensure that everyone can learn, share, and collaborate in a safe and respectful environment.

2. Community Values

We commit to building a community that is:

• Inclusive

We welcome everyone regardless of gender, age, origin, language, background, or level of experience.

• Respectful

We value constructive contributions and considerate communication.

• Collaborative

We share knowledge openly, credit sources, and support each other’s growth.

• Safe

We protect members’ data, dignity, and wellbeing.

• Evidence-Driven

We promote accurate, verified, and context-appropriate information.

3. Expected Behavior

Members of Agrinnovators agree to:

Be kind and respectful

• Use welcoming and inclusive language.
• Assume good intentions; seek to understand before reacting.
• Give constructive feedback and avoid personal criticism.

Engage meaningfully

• Share relevant insights, tools, resources, and experiences.
• Keep discussions focused on forum topics.
• Add value to community threads rather than posting for visibility only.

Communicate professionally

• Write clearly and avoid offensive or aggressive tone.
• Acknowledge cultural and linguistic diversity across regions (Africa, Caribbean, Pacific, and beyond).

Share responsibly

• Cite sources, authors, and organisations.
• Flag content that may be sensitive, incomplete.
• Declare conflicts of interest when promoting products or services.

Protect confidentiality

• Respect the rules associated with resources coming from partner institutions (PAFO, IICA, OECD, UN Women, etc.).

4. Unacceptable Behavior

To keep our community safe, the following are not tolerated:

Harassment or Abuse

• Insults, threats, intimidation, bullying
• Sexist, racist, xenophobic, homophobic or degrading comments
• Targeted harassment of individuals or groups

Disruptive or Harmful Content

• Misinformation, unverified facts, or misleading claims
• Off-topic, irrelevant, or repetitive posts
• Violent, pornographic, or inappropriate content

Unethical or Illegal Activity

• Sharing copyrighted material without authorisation
• Fraud, impersonation, or identity misuse
• Promoting unsafe agricultural practices

Spam or Aggressive Promotion

• Repeated posting of commercial ads
• Unsolicited marketing messages
• Promoting services without transparency

5. Data Protection and Privacy

• Respect GDPR and applicable data protection laws.
• Do not publish email addresses, phone numbers or personal information without explicit consent.

6. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

• Only share content you own or have permission to share.
• Always credit original creators, organisations, studies, photos, and tools.
• Do not upload proprietary documents (reports, guidelines, internal materials) without permission.

7. Moderation and Enforcement

To ensure the safety and quality of discussions:

Agrinnovators moderators may:

• Edit, move, or remove content that violates the Code
• Issue warnings or reminders
• Temporarily suspend or permanently remove accounts in cases of serious or repeated violations
• Close threads that become harmful or unproductive

Moderation decisions aim to be fair, transparent, and educational.

8. Reporting Misconduct

If you witness or experience a violation, please report it: agrinnovators@colead.link  

All reports are handled confidentially and respectfully.

9. Commitment

By participating on Agrinnovators, you agree to uphold this community guidelines and

contribute to a respectful, open, and impactful learning community.

Together, we create a space where innovation thrives, women and youth are empowered, and sustainable agrifood systems grow across Africa, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the world.