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Slack Rules of Conduct/Using Slack

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1. Purpose

Slack is an official communication channel for Total Apex Media. All interactions must remain professional, respectful, and aligned with Company policies.

2. Professional Conduct

  • Update your Slack Profile with your First and Last Name and your headshot.
  • Communicate respectfully and courteously at all times.
  • Keep conversations focused on work, assignments, and Company objectives (except in “lounge” channels.
  • Avoid harassment, discrimination, profanity, or hostile behavior.
  • Use threads to keep discussions organized and reduce channel clutter.
  • Tag only when necessary; avoid mass notifications.

3. Status & Availability

Active

  • You are available and responsive.
  • Respond within a reasonable timeframe (10–30 minutes).
  • Update your status if stepping away for more than 10 minutes.

Away

  • You are not available to respond.
  • No response is required until you return.
  • Extended absences (49+ hours) must be communicated to management.

Custom Statuses

  • Must accurately reflect availability.
  • No profanity, inappropriate emojis, or confidential information.

All Total Apex Media employees must set an accurate Slack status at all times.

4. Channel Usage

  • Use the correct channel for each topic (#sports-chat, #gaming-newsroom, #total-apex-chat, etc.).
  • Keep non‑work chatter minimal and appropriate.
  • Use DMs responsibly—never to bypass workflows or pressure colleagues.
  • Keep all communication professional, even in private messages.

5. Confidentiality

  • All Slack communication is confidential and proprietary.
  • Do not screenshot, forward, or share internal discussions externally.
  • Do not store Slack content on personal devices without authorization.

“What happens at Total Apex stays at Total Apex.”

6. Assignments & Workflow

  • Confirm assignments promptly when Active.
  • Follow editorial workflows and deadlines.
  • Escalate unresolved issues to editors or management—do not argue in channels.
  • Keep communication clear, concise, and actionable.

7. Prohibited Conduct

  • Harassment, bullying, discrimination, or intimidation.
  • Sharing confidential or proprietary information externally.
  • Excessive profanity or inappropriate content.
  • Unauthorized bots, integrations, or workflow bypassing.
  • Misrepresenting availability through inaccurate statuses.

8. Monitoring & Compliance

  • Slack is a Company‑owned platform.
  • Activity may be monitored for compliance, security, and operational needs.
  • Team Members should have no expectation of privacy.
  • Violations may result in disciplinary action.

9. Quick Reminders

  • Be respectful.
  • Be clear.
  • Be professional.
  • Use statuses honestly.
  • Keep everything confidential.
  • Follow workflows.
  • Represent Total Apex Media with integrity.
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