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By registering for a Writing Circle, participants agree to the following:

• General:  Writing Circles are peer-supported communities, not instructional classes or workshops

• Availability of Spaces: Participation is subject to availability.

• Respect: Treat everyone with courtesy, kindness, and respect. Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated.

• Participation: Attend regularly, participate actively, and notify your facilitator if you can no longer attend.

• Registration: Spaces are limited. Returning participants receive priority, with remaining spaces offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Group Expectations: Respect your circle's established format and purpose. Reasonable accommodation requests are welcome.

• Feedback: Keep critiques constructive, respectful, and focused on the writing rather than the writer.

• Content: Provide appropriate content notices when sharing potentially distressing material, following your circle's established practices.

• Privacy: Respect confidentiality, personal boundaries, and the creative ownership of fellow writers.

• Facilitators: Recognize that facilitators are volunteers and are not expected to provide support outside circle activities.

• Concerns: Address disagreements respectfully and contact the FBCW when assistance is needed.

• Program Oversight: The FBCW oversees all Writing Circles and may adjust participation or programming arrangements when necessary.

By registering, you acknowledge and agree to the full Writing Circles Terms of Participation and Code of Conduct.