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 COMMUNITY STANDARDS 

Community Guidelines & Code of Conduct

The standards of behaviour we expect from everyone on StaffUpp — helping keep our community safe, respectful and reliable for Companies and Staff alike.

1. Purpose

StaffUpp is a professional marketplace connecting companies with qualified event professionals. These Community Guidelines define the standards of behaviour expected from all users and help ensure a safe, respectful and reliable environment for everyone. By using the platform, all users agree to follow these Guidelines.

2. Respect

All users must treat others with professionalism, courtesy and respect. The following behaviours are prohibited:

  • Harassment or intimidation
  • Discrimination based on race, nationality, religion, gender, age, disability or any protected characteristic
  • Offensive, abusive or threatening language
  • Bullying
  • Sexual harassment
  • Hate speech
  • Retaliation against another user

3. Professional Behaviour

Companies and staff members are expected to behave professionally throughout the booking process and during the assignment. Users should:

  • communicate clearly
  • arrive on time
  • fulfil agreed commitments
  • respect venue rules
  • maintain appropriate appearance where required
  • act honestly and professionally at all times

4. Accurate Profiles

Users must provide truthful and accurate information. This includes:

  • identity
  • qualifications
  • work experience
  • language skills
  • certifications
  • availability
  • payment information

False or misleading information may result in suspension or permanent removal.

5. Identity Verification

StaffUpp may request identity verification at any time. Users must not:

  • create fake accounts
  • impersonate another person or company
  • use another user’s account

Only one account per individual or legal entity is permitted unless authorised by StaffUpp.

6. Bookings

Once confirmed, bookings represent a commitment from both parties. Users should avoid unnecessary cancellations. Repeated cancellations, no-shows or unreliable behaviour may affect account standing.

7. Attendance & Punctuality

Staff members are expected to:

  • arrive on time
  • remain for the agreed duration
  • notify the company immediately if an emergency arises

Companies are expected to:

  • provide accurate arrival instructions
  • ensure authorised personnel are available on arrival
  • provide the agreed working conditions

8. Payments

All payments must be completed through the StaffUpp platform. Users must not:

  • request payment outside the platform
  • encourage others to bypass StaffUpp
  • manipulate payment records

This protects both companies and staff members.

9. Circumvention

Users may not use StaffUpp to identify another user and then complete the transaction outside the platform in order to avoid platform fees. Examples include:

  • exchanging personal contact details before a confirmed booking for the purpose of avoiding platform fees
  • requesting direct payment outside StaffUpp
  • inviting users to continue the relationship outside the platform before completing the booking

Repeated circumvention may result in permanent account suspension. Existing business relationships established independently of StaffUpp are not affected.

10. Reviews

Reviews should:

  • reflect genuine experiences
  • be honest
  • remain respectful
  • avoid offensive language

Users may not:

  • submit false reviews
  • exchange reviews for benefits
  • threaten another user with negative reviews
  • manipulate ratings

StaffUpp may remove reviews that violate these Guidelines.

11. Confidentiality

Users must respect confidential information obtained during assignments. Unless authorised:

  • do not disclose client information
  • do not share commercial information
  • do not publish internal documents
  • do not disclose personal data

12. Privacy

Users must respect applicable privacy laws. Personal information obtained through the platform may only be used for legitimate booking purposes.

13. Health & Safety

Users must comply with:

  • venue regulations
  • local laws
  • health and safety procedures
  • emergency instructions

Companies should provide a safe working environment. Staff members should immediately report unsafe situations.

14. Illegal Activities

The following are strictly prohibited:

  • fraud
  • theft
  • bribery
  • corruption
  • illegal employment
  • forged documents
  • identity fraud
  • money laundering
  • unauthorised access to systems

StaffUpp may immediately suspend accounts and cooperate with competent authorities.

15. Alcohol & Drugs

Users must not attend assignments while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Companies may refuse access where safety or professionalism is compromised.

16. Intellectual Property

Users must respect:

  • trademarks
  • copyrights
  • confidential materials
  • photographs
  • videos
  • marketing assets

No content may be copied or reused without permission.

17. Platform Security

Users must not:

  • attempt to hack the platform
  • upload malicious software
  • interfere with platform operations
  • scrape platform data
  • use automated bots without permission

18. Reliability Score

StaffUpp may use behavioural indicators to measure user reliability. These may include:

  • attendance
  • punctuality
  • cancellation history
  • profile verification
  • responsiveness
  • payment reliability
  • customer feedback
  • dispute history

These indicators may influence search rankings, recommendations and access to certain platform features.

19. Reporting Misconduct

Users are encouraged to report behaviour that violates these Guidelines. Reports should be truthful and supported by available evidence. False or malicious reports may themselves constitute a breach.

20. Enforcement

Where these Guidelines are breached, StaffUpp may, at its sole discretion:

  • issue warnings
  • temporarily suspend an account
  • permanently deactivate an account
  • cancel bookings
  • withhold payments where contractually permitted
  • remove reviews
  • limit access to platform features
  • report unlawful conduct to the appropriate authorities

The action taken will depend on the severity and frequency of the breach.

21. Updates

StaffUpp may amend these Community Guidelines from time to time. The latest version will always be available on the platform. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Guidelines.

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