Community Guidelines
Code of Conduct
Building a professional, respectful community where lacrosse alumni can thrive together.
Last updated: March 13, 2026
The College Lacrosse Network is committed to fostering a professional, inclusive, and supportive community for all college lacrosse alumni. This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for member behavior and the standards that help us maintain the integrity of our network.
By joining and participating in CLN, you agree to uphold these principles and contribute to an environment where all members can network, learn, and advance their careers with confidence.
Our Core Principles
Respect
Treat all members with dignity, respect, and professionalism
Inclusion
Welcome members from all divisions, backgrounds, and experiences
Communication
Engage in constructive, honest, and professional dialogue
Integrity
Be truthful in your profile and professional representations
Excellence
Strive to add value to the community through your participation
The Lacrosse Bond
As members of the Collegiate Lacrosse Community, we share a unique bond forged through early mornings, hard-fought battles, and the discipline required to excel at the highest levels of our sport. This bond extends beyond the field and into our professional lives. We lift each other up, offer support, and celebrate each other's successes just as we did when we wore our college colors together.
Whether you played Division I, II, III, or at the club level, you are part of this family. We respect each other's journeys and recognize that every path through college lacrosse has value.
Expected Behavior
- Sharing legitimate job opportunities and career advice
- Providing constructive feedback and mentorship
- Celebrating the achievements of fellow alumni
- Networking professionally and building genuine relationships
- Sharing industry insights and best practices
- Organizing events and meetups for the community
- Respectful debate and discussion of lacrosse-related topics
- Honest representation of your experience and qualifications
Unacceptable Behavior
The following behaviors are prohibited and may result in account suspension or termination:
- Harassment, bullying, or discrimination of any kind
- Posting false, misleading, or fraudulent job opportunities
- Spam, unsolicited promotional content, or excessive self-promotion
- Sharing confidential information about employers or colleagues
- Discriminatory language based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics
- Impersonation or misrepresentation of your identity or affiliations
- Trolling, inflammatory comments, or deliberately disrupting conversations
- Sharing explicit, offensive, or inappropriate content
- Scraping member data or using automated tools to contact members
- Attempting to access accounts or information without authorization
Job Posting Standards
Job postings are a vital part of our community. To maintain trust and quality:
- • All job postings must be for legitimate, current openings
- • Compensation information should be included when possible
- • Postings must comply with all applicable labor laws
- • CLN reserves the right to review and remove postings that violate our standards
- • Members posting jobs should be prepared to respond to applicant inquiries
Professional Networking Etiquette
When reaching out to fellow alumni:
- • Personalize your connection requests with context about why you're reaching out
- • Respect people's time — be clear and concise in your communications
- • If requesting an informational interview, come prepared with thoughtful questions
- • Follow up with gratitude after someone helps you
- • Pay it forward by helping others when you can
Reporting Violations
If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please report it. All reports are taken seriously and handled confidentially.
Document the Issue
Take screenshots or save relevant information about the conduct violation.
Submit a Report
Use our contact form or email conduct@collegelacrossenetwork.com with details.
Review Process
Our team will review the report and investigate within 48 hours.
Resolution
Appropriate action will be taken, and you'll be notified of the outcome.
Enforcement & Consequences
Violations of this Code of Conduct may result in the following actions, depending on severity and frequency:
Warning
For first-time minor violations
Temporary Suspension
For repeated or moderate violations (7-30 days)
Permanent Ban
For severe violations or repeated offenses
CLN reserves the right to take action as deemed appropriate based on the circumstances.
Updates to this Code
This Code of Conduct may be updated periodically to reflect community needs and evolving standards. Members will be notified of significant changes. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Code.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about this Code of Conduct or need clarification on any of our community standards, we're here to help.