Code of Conduct

The original makerspace agreement is preserved below. For the active robotics program, see the Bennington Area Robotics Code of Conduct.

Bennington Area Makerspace (BAM)

Conduct Code Agreement

The Bennington Area Makerspace is a shared work space where the community can practice hands-on creation, fabrication, and most importantly, collaboration.

As an BAM Maker and future member of the maker community, I, ______________________, hereby pledge the following:

  1. I will put my knowledge and skills to practical use as I turn my ideas into physical creations and explore new ideas

  2. I will learn through hands-on experience, in both success and failure

  3. I will learn from, teach, help, collaborate with, include, mentor, respect, celebrate, encourage, and inspire fellow Makers and Makerspace members

  4. I will follow all Makerspace safety policies and procedures with NO exceptions

  5. I will create and maintain a safe atmosphere not only for myself but for other members at all times

  6. I will only use equipment that I have been properly trained on and given approval to use from the Makerspace staff and authorized volunteers

  7. I acknowledge that the Makerspace staff and authorize volunteers have final say on what is permissible inside the Makerspace

  8. I understand that access to the Makerspace is a privilege which can and will be revoked if I do not follow the policies and procedures of the space