Community guidelines
Better Hive Community Guidelines
Hive is a global community of health IT learners dedicated to exploring openEHR, AQL, Better Studio, and related topics. We are committed to providing accessible, practical, and welcoming learning resources for all. These guidelines establish a shared understanding of what it means to participate in Hive. We kindly ask that you review them thoroughly. The Hive team reserves the right to take appropriate action in response to any behaviour that contravenes these principles.
1. Maintain Respectful Conduct
Hive brings together individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and varying levels of expertise. We encourage curiosity and constructive inquiry. Please engage with others patiently and courteously and be mindful that tone may be difficult to interpret in written communication.
2. Support Learners at All Levels
Navigating healthcare technology is complex and requires courage. If someone errs or poses a fundamental question, respond with clarity and composure. Derisive or mocking behaviour impedes learning and will not be tolerated.
3. Value Domain Diversity
Healthcare data modeling differs across countries, institutions, and clinical domains. Embrace these variations with openness. Rather than dismissing unfamiliar practices, take the opportunity to explain local approaches.
4. Use Channels Appropriately
Each channel includes a brief description at the top. Please review it before posting to ensure content remains organized and accessible. Conduct a search prior to posting to avoid duplicating existing discussions.
5. Tag Responsibly
Use @mentions (e.g., @person or @everyone) only when genuinely necessary. Excessive tagging contributes to notification fatigue and disrupts focus.
6. Share Light-hearted Content Thoughtfully
Humor can uplift the community, but excessive memes or inside jokes may obscure important questions. Share such content sparingly and ensure it is inclusive and comprehensible to all members.
7. Exercise Caution When Sharing Information
Do not post or request personal contact details—yours or others’—in public channels. Attempts to move conversations off-platform will be removed unless explicitly authorized.
8. Linking to This Website
You may link to the Hive homepage (hive.better.care) from other websites without prior permission. However, deep linking to specific pages within the site requires express written consent. For inquiries, please contact us at hive@better.care.
9. Prohibited Conduct
Please refrain from using Hive to:
• Harass, threaten, or attack individuals or groups.
• Share hate symbols or discriminatory language.
• Distribute pornographic, excessively violent, or unlawful content.
• Post spam, advertisements, or self-promotional material.
• Engage in scripting or cheating that undermines the platform or its users.
• Misrepresent your identity in a deceptive manner.
• Disclose personal or confidential information about yourself or others.
10. Summary
Hive reserves the right to remove any content that violates the spirit of these guidelines. Accounts may be restricted or revoked without prior notice. By adhering to these principles, we collectively foster a vibrant and supportive learning environment. We wish you a rewarding journey—let’s keep the buzz positive!