Community Guidelines

Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use PinkSlipCrew. These guidelines apply to all members.

Our Mission

PinkSlipCrew exists to help professionals affected by layoffs find relevant, human introductions. These guidelines help keep the community trustworthy and effective for everyone.

Be Professional

• Use your real professional identity
• Communicate respectfully and honestly
• Honor your commitments when you accept a request
• Respond in a timely manner, even if to decline

Be Relevant

• Only request referrals for roles you are genuinely qualified for
• Personalize each request — no mass outreach
• Respect referrer eligibility criteria and capacity limits
• Provide a clear, concise fit statement

Be Respectful

• Accept declines gracefully — referrers are volunteering their time
• Do not pressure, guilt-trip, or repeatedly contact after a decline
• Do not share other members' information without consent
• Report harassment, fraud, or impersonation

Prohibited Behavior

The following will result in account restriction or removal:

• Spam or unsolicited bulk requests
• Impersonation or false employment claims
• Harassment, discrimination, or threatening behavior
• Attempting to harvest resumes or contact information
• Circumventing capacity limits or eligibility controls
• Sharing content that violates applicable laws

Enforcement

Violations are reviewed by our moderation team. Actions include warnings, feature restrictions, temporary suspension, and permanent bans. Serious violations result in immediate suspension. All decisions can be appealed.

Reporting

If you encounter behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it through the platform. Reports are confidential and reviewed promptly. Retaliation against reporters is prohibited.