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Everyone at Axelerant is responsible for ensuring a safe space to engage with each other. Working remotely means most interactions are via video calls and written communication, such as email or shared documents. Yet, we also have gatherings for teams and local meetups. No matter the communication method, everyone is expected to contribute to an inclusive, collaborative working environment while respecting each other.

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This policy applies to all team members employed by any entity of Axelerant, whether contractor or employee, in all locations. Local labor laws in every country and some states must be followed when handling, reporting, and investigating incidents of harassment. The People Operations team and relevant legal counsel will ensure compliance with appropriate local legal processes and procedures when required. All Axelerant team members will be subject to disciplinary action, including terminationseparation, for any harassment they commit.

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Whoever abuses the safe space concern procedure (e.g., maliciously making an allegation, knowing it to be untrue, or producing any forged or misleading document) will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including terminationseparation.

The Role of the Safe Space Committee

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Leaders who knowingly allow or tolerate any form of safe space concern or retaliation, including failing to ensure the report of such misconduct to People Operations, violate this policy and are subject to disciplinary action, including terminationseparation.

As a team member, what can I do to provide a safe space for my team?

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All team members will be subject to disciplinary action, including terminationseparation, for any act of safe space concerns they are confirmed to have committed. Although disciplinary action will be specific to each case, it can generally be classified into four levels mentioned below. Actual disciplinary actions are suggested by the Safe Space Committee and finalized by the executive team in line with Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Policy | 4.0 Procedures & Guidelines.

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E.g., Major infractions, including retaliation or recurring, within one year, socially inappropriate behavior after a warning letter.

  • TerminationSeparation

Level 4

E.g., Serious cases, including criminal offenses.

  • TerminationSeparation

  • Reported to the police or other relevant authorities

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