# Conduct

TheLab is a diverse group of individuals. Members are expected to respect and include each other regardless of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, politics, religion, disability, level of education, appearance, etc.

## Cleaning / Trash

TheLab does not have paid cleaning staff so members are expected to help maintain a clean and approachable space.

- Leave the space a little better than you found it
- Take the trash out to the dumpster when bins are full
- Food trash goes directly to the dumpster - not to indoor bins
  - If you feel unsafe making a trip to the dumpster (e.g. at night), leave the bag beside the woodshop door.

## Do-ocracy

TheLab is a [do-ocracy](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Do-ocracy): if you want something done, do it!

- Be accountable: post any changes to #make-the-space
- If a change would be hard to reverse, reach consensus with other members in Discord first

## Coordination

We primarily use [Discord](https://discord.thelab.ms) for communication and this wiki for documentation.

The wiki is maintained in the same way as the physical space - please make improvements and stay accountable by posting in #make-the-space when you do so!

## Safety

- **If you aren't confident about how to use something, don't use it!**
- Use appropriate PPE and **consider the safety of others**
- If anything is broken, leave a note on it and post to Discord

## Property

- Any personal items (clothing, bags, etc.) left unattended for >24hr can be moved to the **lost and found** bin by any member
- Active projects can stay in the space for a few days if they do not reduce the usefulness of an area
  - Tag them with your Discord handle and the date
- Any supplies that do not have an obvious name or suggested donation are up for grabs