Community Guidelines & Privacy Overview

Purpose of This Community

The Connection is a space built for Community Navigation professionals to connect, learn, and support one another in real time.

This works best when members share openly, respect each other’s perspectives, and focus on helping one another succeed.

These guidelines exist to protect that experience.

What Makes This Community Work

• Ask real questions

• Share what’s working—and what isn’t

• Offer practical, experience-based insights

• Be respectful, even when you disagree

• Contribute in a way that helps others do their work better

Posting Guidelines

• Use clear subject lines so others can quickly understand your post

• Share in the most relevant group to keep conversations focused

• Keep responses constructive and on-topic

• Adjust your notification settings through your profile

Community Rules

Respect First

Focus on ideas, not individuals. Disagreement is fine—disrespect is not.

Keep It Relevant

Use this space to share challenges, solutions, resources, and insights related to Community Navigation and your work.

Protect the Space

This is a member-only environment. Do not share discussions or content outside the community without permission.

Use Good Judgment

If you wouldn’t say it in a room full of peers, don’t post it here. Content that is defamatory, abusive, offensive, or illegal will be removed.

Respect Intellectual Property

Only share content you created or have permission to use. Give credit where it’s due. If you want to reuse something, ask first.

Services Offered

Inform USA Partner and Supporter businesses offer important products for our members. Their posts in the community should follow guidelines according to their level of membership. 

Privacy Overview

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your information.

• We do not sell or rent your personal data

• Your information may be shared with trusted service providers who support our operations (e.g., payment processing), under strict confidentiality

• Information may be disclosed if required by law or legal process

Community Expectations

Content shared within The Connection is intended for internal use by members.
Please respect the confidentiality of discussions and shared materials.

External Links

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Review their policies before sharing information.

Security

While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no system is completely secure. Please protect your login information and use good judgment online.

Final Note

This community reflects the strength of the Community Navigation sector.

How we show up here matters, because it directly impacts how we support the people and communities we serve.