Code of Conduct

NSPE Exchange Code of Conduct 

Welcome to the NSPE Exchange 

At the National Society of Professional Engineers, our communities are built to foster peer learning, professional collaboration, and the exchange of ideas and experiences. These spaces are designed to help members connect, grow, and support one another as professionals committed to the highest standards of ethical engineering practice. 

We encourage open, respectful dialogue and aim to maintain a positive environment where questions are welcome, insights are valued, and everyone feels empowered to contribute. 

NSPE Exchange Participation Guidelines 

By using the NSPE Exchange, you agree to follow these guidelines to help create a productive, respectful, and legally compliant environment.   

Keep It Professional  

  • Respectful discourse is expected. Engage with others constructively and respectfully. Discussions and comments are meant to stimulate conversation relevant to professional interests, not create contention.  

  • Avoid political or religious topics that could be divisive or detract from the professional focus of the community.  

  • All defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, offensive, or illegal materials are strictly prohibited.  

Stay Focused  

  • Job postings are not allowed in this forum as they belong in the NSPE Career Center.  

  • No advertising or commercial posts. Contact people directly with product and service information if you believe it would help them. 

  • Use designated channels to keep discussion spaces on-topic such as promotions, member services, or general NSPE feedback. 

  • Cross-post thoughtfully: stick to one or two relevant groups.  

  • Don’t spam multiple threads or lists with the same message. 

Avoid Legal and Ethical Risks   

  • Do not Post:  

  • Pricing or salary information (to comply with antitrust laws).  

  • Defamatory, offensive, or copyrighted content without permission.  

  • Comments are public and may be reproduced—when in doubt, ask before sharing or reposting someone else's content. Link back to the original conversation when possible. 

  • Avoid anonymous profiles or logo-only accounts.  

  • Ask permission before sharing others’ content outside the community. 

Posting Etiquette  

  • Include a signature tag on all messages. Include your name, affiliation, and location. 

  • State concisely and clearly the topic of your comments in the subject line. 

  • Only quote relevant parts of a message in replies. Delete any header information and put your response before the original posting.   

  • Use “Reply to Sender” for simple acknowledgments like “Thanks!” or “Me too” --not to the entire list.  

  • Only send a message to the entire list when it contains information that everyone can benefit from. 

  • Warn others of long posts by stating “Long Message” in the subject line or at the beginning of the message body. 

Violations & Enforcement  

We want this to be a welcoming, respectful space—but violations will be taken seriously. To preserve a climate that encourages both civil and fruitful dialogue, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate membership in this community for anyone who violates these rules. Here's how we address this: 

  1. First Violation: Post edited or removed; user is contacted and asked to acknowledge the issue and discontinue similar actions. 

  1. Second Violation: Post edited or removed; user notified and placed on 30-day probation with moderation of posts.  

  1. Third Violation: User notified and banned from NSPE Exchange. A peer group of NSPE members will review all actions to date to determine if any other actions are necessary. NSPE members may seek to appeal the decision by contacting the Community Manager in writing at communities@nspe.org.  

Serious misconduct or suspected criminal behavior will be reported to the appropriate authorities.  

Reporting and Support  

The National Society of Professional Engineers supports everyone's right to freedom of speech. All constructive input is highly valued and encouraged. 

The NSPE Exchange is not an appropriate platform to address problems with NSPE or its employees, members, services, products, etc. 

  • If you need help or encounter a problem, please reach out:  

  • Member Services: memserv@nspe.org or 888.285.6773  

Final Thoughts  

The NSPE Exchange exists to support you as a professional. Share knowledge, ask questions, and learn from others. We encourage thoughtful contributions that strengthen our field and reflect our shared values.  

Together, we can build a vibrant and respectful space where engineers connect, collaborate, and grow. For P.E.’s, By P.E.’s. 

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