Safety & Conduct Policy

Last Updated: January 24th, 2026

1. Purpose

The Port St. Lucie Business Club (PSLBC) is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and trustworthy environment for all members of our community. This policy exists to clearly outline expectations of conduct, establish procedures for reporting safety-related concerns, and define how PSLBC leadership will respond when concerns arise.

PSLBC recognizes that community-building involves people, relationships, and responsibility. While no organization is perfect, PSLBC is committed to acting with integrity, urgency, and care when safety or conduct concerns are brought forward.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all individuals affiliated with PSLBC, including but not limited to:

Founders and leadership
Community Connectors
Volunteers
Event participants
Contractors or collaborators
Any individual representing PSLBC in person, online, or through media

Affiliation with PSLBC is a privilege, not a right, and may be suspended or revoked at the discretion of PSLBC leadership when necessary to protect community safety and organizational integrity.

3. Standards of Conduct

PSLBC expects all affiliated individuals to:

Act with professionalism, integrity, and respect
Communicate in a manner that is free from harassment, intimidation, or abuse
Respect personal boundaries and differing perspectives
Use PSLBC platforms and representation responsibly
Avoid behavior that undermines trust, safety, or the mission of PSLBC

PSLBC does not tolerate harassment, threats, discrimination, intimidation, or conduct that places others at risk.

4. Safety-Related Concerns

Safety-related concerns may include, but are not limited to:

Concerns involving the safety of adults or minors
Criminal history concerns relevant to representation or participation
Harassment, intimidation, or threatening behavior
Abuse of authority or misuse of a leadership role
Conduct inconsistent with PSLBC’s mission, values, or community standards

PSLBC reserves the right to determine whether a concern falls within the scope of this policy.

5. Reporting Concerns

Reporting Options

PSLBC provides multiple avenues for reporting safety or conduct concerns:

Anonymous Reporting Form
(available on the PSLBC website or via https://psl.business/reporting)
Direct Email to PSLBC leadership at [email protected]

Reports may be submitted anonymously. Individuals are encouraged, but not required, to provide as much detail as possible to assist with review.

Non-Retaliation

Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith is strictly prohibited. Any retaliatory behavior will be treated as a serious violation of this policy.

6. Review & Response Process

Safety Review Group

Reports are reviewed by a designated Safety Review Group, consisting of select members of PSLBC leadership. This group is responsible for ensuring concerns are handled promptly, fairly, and confidentially.

Initial Acknowledgment

Reports will be acknowledged within 24 hours of receipt whenever possible.

Initial Review

The Safety Review Group will conduct an initial review within 24-48 hours to assess urgency and determine next steps.

Interim Measures

PSLBC reserves the right to take immediate interim action when credible safety concerns arise. This may include:

Temporary suspension of affiliation or roles
Removal from events or platforms
Pausing representation of PSLBC

Interim measures are not disciplinary findings and may be implemented while a review is ongoing.

7. Fact-Finding & Determination

When appropriate, the Safety Review Group may:

Review available information and documentation
Request additional details from the reporting party
Offer the individual involved an opportunity to respond

PSLBC is not a court of law and does not conduct criminal investigations. Decisions are made solely to determine affiliation and participation based on community safety and organizational values.

Final determinations may include, but are not limited to:

No action
Continued interim measures
Removal from specific roles
Termination of affiliation with PSLBC

8. Confidentiality

All reports and reviews will be handled with discretion. Information will be shared only on a need-to-know basis to protect privacy and the integrity of the process.

9. False or Malicious Reports

PSLBC accepts anonymous reports in good faith. However, knowingly false or malicious reports intended to harm others or disrupt the organization are prohibited and may result in legal consequences.

10. Communication

PSLBC will communicate outcomes only when appropriate and necessary. Details of reports, investigations, or individuals involved may not be publicly disclosed.