Basic Principles

- Be inclusive. Everyone's thoughts and opinions are always welcomed and given the opportunity to be expressed within the limits set out in this Code of Conduct. eTwinners are challenged to look beyond their own perspectives, be interested in different cultures, and show sensitivity when involving other users in their events, projects, groups and networking events, both online and on-site. eTwinning; It promotes understanding, empathy, and mutual openness to make the community a safe and harassment-free space.

- Be respectful. Members of the eTwinning community should be respectful when dealing with their peers and interacting with each other. Respecting other people and their activities on this platform and assuming that the motivators behind their actions are well-intentioned; It makes eTwinners feel not only comfortable and safe, but also motivated and productive. eTwinning users; cannot insult, humiliate or inflict violence on other members based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or gender and/or because they are members of a country, group or minority.

- Be tolerant. It is inevitable that there will be disagreements from time to time. Tolerance of the views of others motivates the pragmatic approach encouraged in this community. The important thing is to always seek constructive solutions to disagreements and differing opinions within the limits described and defined in this Code of Conduct, and to recognize that some situations may lead to a “disagreement”.

- Be polite and friendly in all forms of communication, especially remote communication where the possibility of misunderstanding is greater. Being polite means being aware of other people, respecting their feelings, and showing that respect. eTwinning, the home of all eTwinning users; It is an online space where they can express themselves freely, exchange ideas easily, elaborate their ideas and thoughts significantly, and treat other members' ideas and thoughts equally. And this; It means doing our best to carefully choose words and content at events, project materials, online and on-site meeting descriptions, publications, and messages.

Some of the Rules All eTwinning Users Must Follow

eTwinning; To make it easier to understand what is and is not allowed on the platform, it has set some rules that must be followed by all users.

1. eTwinning cannot be used for commercial purposes.

Use of the platform for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited. Any company, entrepreneur, event or software for commercial purposes will be removed and their access to the platform will be blocked.

2. There can be no direct threats, bullying or harassment.

eTwinning does not tolerate cyberbullying and harassment. If you are the victim of cyberbullying or someone is threatening you while using one of the eTwinning areas (public and private areas), please report it by sending a message or contact your National Support Service. Anyone who cyberbullies or harasses other members of the platform may be permanently banned from eTwinning.

3. Intellectual property Ensure that the content you upload to the Platform does not violate any copyright.

Before sharing any images, videos, documents or other resources; Please make sure you have the right to do this. The eTwinning platform cannot host videos – you must first upload your video to YouTube, DailyMotion or Vimeo and paste the relevant link into eTwinning. Don't forget to check out their copyright policies.

4. Identity theft

eTwinners may not impersonate other persons or groups/organizations they do not represent in a manner intended to deceive, confuse or defraud others.

5. Students (minors)

eTwinning takes students' privacy and security seriously. Avoid posting pictures of students on your eTwinning Live profile, TwinSpace, Groups etc. In cases where you must publish, make sure you have parental permission and that students are not identifiable.

6. Private information and Sensitive data

Be careful when posting content that concerns others. Personal information such as personal phone numbers and addresses, credit card information or other private information

You should not share your information or other users' personal information or private photos and videos. Always think before posting!

“Internet Ethics”

eTwinners should conduct their online interactions professionally, politely and with the same respect as their interactions in real life. Below are some examples of what users should and shouldn't do.

1. Internal messaging fogUse the supply carefully and responsibly.

Avoid sending too many messages to teachers you don't work with. Before contacting a user: check their profile; See if it indicates that it is suitable for doing a project; Make sure your message is relevant. Don't send exactly the same messages to too many users.

2. Avoid spamming forums.

Thousands of messages are sent from the eTwinning Live partner forums. Make sure your message is relevant to the subject of the title. Before publishing a new post, check if there are any other relevant messages and reply to them. To foster collaboration, help us keep the forums relevant!

3. Only post comments that are relevant and appropriate to other users' posts.

When posting a comment on someone else's profile, make sure that the comment is appropriate for the user. Comments must be for individuals and relate to the user's message. Do not write the same comment to too many users.

4. Avoid sending random contact requests and project invitations.

Avoid asking eTwinners to be your contact or participate in your project without prior communication. Make sure you have a reasonable and manageable number of contacts on your list. Want to follow others' updates? Follow them instead.

5. Make the event invitation according to the target audience.

Avoid inviting your contacts to events you organize unless you are sure that the colleagues in question will be able to attend. Random invitations to events held at your school are considered spam.

Violation of the Code of Conduct

What can you do if you think an eTwinner is not following the Code of Conduct?

In the Support Community, we do our best to protect people from abuse and spam in eTwinning, but as an active and pluralistic community, we rely on you to help us maintain a positive attitude and reduce spam. Because; We encourage eTwinners to report such situations when necessary.

If you encounter, receive a private message from, or see posts, activities, or comments in the Blogs and Forums that you find offensive, copyright-infringing, or otherwise inappropriate; You can use the “report” button – if possible, you can also contact your Support Service – and share your reasons for reporting. Your message will be handled by Support Services.

If a User does not respect the Rules of Conduct; what happens?

Failure to comply with the rules set out in this Code of Conduct is a breach of its terms and may result in temporary or permanent removal of any posts or materials uploaded by eTwinning users at any time without notice. In such cases, the owners of the relevant materials and Support Services will be informed and the reasons for their removal will be explained. Users who do not comply with the Code of Conduct may be temporarily or permanently banned from eTwinning.

In case of dispute, a final decision will be made by the European Commission, which is responsible for the operation of eTwinning.