Code Of Conduct
Guidelines for Conduct: Building Strong Relationships Between Mentors, Protégés, and Organizations with InzpireU
🧭 InzpireU Mentor Code of Conduct
“Lead by example. Empower with empathy. Guide with accountability.”
1. 👥 Professional Responsibility
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Always uphold honesty, respect, and integrity in all interactions.
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Treat every mentee with dignity regardless of age, background, gender, race, or status.
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Ensure all advice is constructive, ethical, and not influenced by personal gain.
2. 📚 Commitment to Growth
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Commit to helping mentees set and achieve SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals.
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Stay updated with relevant industry or subject knowledge.
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Encourage mentees to take ownership of their learning and growth.
3. 🕰️ Reliability and Availability
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Maintain an updated calendar of availability on the platform.
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Show up on time for all scheduled sessions or reschedule with advance notice.
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Complete session summaries or goal reviews within 48 hours.
4. 🛡️ Privacy and Confidentiality
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Respect all personal information shared by mentees.
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Never share mentee details or conversations outside the mentorship space unless required by law or safety concerns.
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Use platform features like private notes responsibly.
5. 🎯 Goal-Based Mentorship
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Encourage mentees to create or choose a goal before booking mentorship.
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Tie each session to progress made on that goal.
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Use InzpireU’s goal tracker and feedback loops to guide ongoing development.
6. 🧭 Empathy and Inclusion
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Use inclusive language.
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Be culturally sensitive and avoid assumptions.
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Celebrate small wins to build confidence and connection.
7. 🧾 Feedback and Continuous Improvement
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Provide mentees with clear, honest, and encouraging feedback.
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Welcome feedback from mentees on your mentorship style.
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Participate in quarterly mentor forums or training when offered.
8. 🔁 Platform Engagement
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Create at least 1 mentorship service offering on your profile.
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Set your availability to enable mentees to reach out.
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Respond to mentee messages within 48 hours.
🏅 Earning the Accountability Badge
The Accountability Badge is awarded to mentors who consistently demonstrate commitment, communication, and contribution within the InzpireU platform.
✅ Requirements:
Criteria | Description |
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🧠 SMART Goal Alignment | Mentor sessions must link to active goals. 3+ tracked goals required. |
📆 Reliable Scheduling | Maintain active availability with at least 3 booked sessions in a 60-day period. |
📩 Responsiveness | 95%+ response rate to mentee messages within 48 hrs. |
📊 Session Reporting | Submit 90% of session notes or feedback forms on time. |
🗣️ Community Engagement | Attend 1 mentor circle, training, or webinar per quarter. |
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Priority listing on the platform
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Eligible for mentor spotlight and case studies
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Access to early platform features and invitations
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Bonus referrals or impact rewards
⚠️ Violations & Review
Mentors found violating the Code of Conduct will receive:
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🟡 First Notice: A written reminder with support offered.
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🟠 Second Notice: Temporary suspension of profile visibility.
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🔴 Final Action: Removal from platform and mentorship role.
🌱 InzpireU Protégé Code of Conduct
“Learn with intention. Grow with integrity. Show up with accountability.”
1. 👩🎓 Respect and Professionalism
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Be respectful and open-minded in all interactions with mentors and fellow users.
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Arrive prepared for each session and communicate honestly.
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Value your mentor’s time and experience.
2. 🎯 Goal-Driven Mindset
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Set at least one SMART goal when joining a mentorship program.
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Track your progress regularly using the InzpireU platform.
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Take ownership of your growth journey—this is your path.
3. 📅 Commitment and Reliability
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Show up on time for sessions or reschedule in advance.
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Respect calendar commitments—mentorship is a two-way responsibility.
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Complete any prep work or follow-up action items discussed with your mentor.
4. 📩 Active Communication
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Use the platform messaging tools to keep your mentor informed.
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Ask questions openly and follow up after sessions.
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Respond within 48 hours to messages or nudges.
5. 🛡️ Privacy and Trust
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Maintain confidentiality and protect your own personal information.
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Respect the privacy of your mentor and their guidance.
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Report any issues or concerns to the program admin.
6. ✍️ Reflect and Apply
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Submit feedback after each session to reflect on your learning.
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Apply lessons from your mentor into your goals or real-life situations.
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Share progress updates—mentors want to see you win!
🏅 Earning the Protégé Accountability Badge
The Accountability Badge recognizes protégés who are proactive, consistent, and fully engaged in their learning journey.
✅ Badge Criteria:
Criteria | Description |
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🎯 SMART Goal Active | At least 1 active goal created and tracked |
📆 Session Attendance | Attend minimum 3 sessions over 60 days |
📩 Timely Response | Respond to mentor within 48 hours, 90% of the time |
📝 Feedback Participation | Submit session feedback for at least 2 sessions |
🔄 Goal Progress Update | Log at least 1 goal progress update every 30 days |
🎉 Badge Perks
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Recognition on the platform as a committed learner
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Priority access to mentors and limited cohort-based programs
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Certificate of accountability (downloadable PDF)
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Eligible for nomination to student ambassador roles
⚠️ Accountability Expectations
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🟡 Reminder: If you miss 2+ sessions without notice, you may be asked to reschedule via admin approval.
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🟠 Warning: Inactivity beyond 60 days without updates may hide your profile from mentor visibility.
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🔴 Ineligibility: Repeated non-responsiveness may result in badge removal or program review.