Code of conduct

Minite has an obligation to conduct its business in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws. We are committed to helping all Users act in a way that preserves trust and respect. This Code is meant as a guide to using our Site appropriately and must be followed at all times. Breaches of this Code are handled according to our Violations Policy will result in disciplinary action, up to, and including, account termination. Any questions regarding this Code should be addressed to the Minite Support Team where we can provide you with additional information regarding the correct procedure(s) to follow, and address any concerns you may have.

We’re committed to making sure that all Users demonstrate high standards of professional conduct.

Client and Contractor will strictly engage in a professional relationship only. Minite will not accept or tolerate behaviour that breaches professional boundaries.

Users should avoid putting themselves in a position where it could be perceived that they are breaching professional boundaries, and/or where it is perceived there is, or could be, an abuse of power.
Users will behave in a professional and respectful manner at all times, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. Users will maintain clear boundaries between professional and personal matters. Staff will not put themselves in a position where their behavior could be considered to be overstepping appropriate professional boundaries, and risk triggering complaints of unacceptable behavior or a conflict of interest, even where such an outcome was not intended.

Some examples of unacceptable behavior, that Users must avoid, include but are not limited to:

a) Aggressive or abusive behavior, including rude language, personal insults or threatening to harm another person.
b) Unwanted and/or inappropriate physical contact.
c) Unwanted, inappropriate, excessive or flirtatious contact or messages either directly or indirectly.
d) Inappropriate remarks, references, comments, messages or jokes (either face to face, electronically or via social media). For example, remarks relating to an individual’s personal characteristics (protected or otherwise), and/or professional reputation, which are derogatory or detrimental in nature.
e) Intimate/inappropriate gestures (e.g. unsolicited gifts).
f) Meeting a Contractor alone, outside of the workplace, for purposes unrelated to work activity.

Reporting inappropriate behavior

Minite will take any allegations of inappropriate behavior very seriously and will ensure that all issues are investigated thoroughly and independently. Individuals who suspect, have witnessed, or have experienced inappropriate behavior by a User can report this, by any means, through email to linky@minite.works or via the online contact form.

Personal behavior

I will act ethically and with integrity.
I will comply with all of Minite's policies.
I will respect the rights of all Users.
I will not abuse confidential information, or participate in any other illegal practice.
I will have regard for Users' interests, rights and safety.
I will not harass, bully or discriminate.
I will not falsify my own or any other identity and I will provide true and correct information.
I will not seek to communicate or receive payments off-site.
I will not agree to do work I am not capable of doing.(For High-Flyers/students) I will not request the upfront release of Milestone Payments before I have delivered work.

User Content

I am responsible for the content I post on Minite and:
I will not post content that infringes upon any copyright or other intellectual property rights.
I will not post content that violates any law or regulation.
I will not post content that is defamatory.
I will not post content that is obscene or contains child pornography.
I will not post content that includes incomplete, false or inaccurate information about any person, product, or service.
I will not post content that contains any viruses or programming routines intended to damage any system.
I will not post content that creates liability for Minite or harms its business operations or reputation.

Confidentiality

I will respect confidentiality and privacy.
I will not disclose information or documents I have acquired, other than as required by law or where authorization is given by Minite.

Contact

I will not ask other Minite users for their private contact details and will communicate with them only through official website features.

Fraud

I will not engage in fraud.
I will not create multiple accounts.
I will not use the Site to illegally transfer funds.
I will not use the Site to generate false feedback about any person, product, or service.

Communication

I will avoid exaggeration, derogatory remarks, and inappropriate references.
I will not engage in personal attacks, negative or other unfair criticism, and any unprofessional conduct.

Bidding

I will not underbid to avoid fees.
I will not participate in projects involving illegal behavior.
I will only bid on projects that I plan to complete.
Spam or Advertising
I will not spam or advertise my website or service unless otherwise allowed.

Payments

I will not use Minite to facilitate money exchange including, but not limited to, cryptocurrency (e.g. bitcoin, ethereum, etc).