Code of Conduct
How we hold ourselves to each other inside Cranes Club. Every member agrees to this when they complete onboarding.
The core
Cranes Club exists to help each member grow and prosper, so they can give their fullest, to the world and to one another. Everything below is how we do that in practice.
Two hard rules
1. No seeking investments from other members
Cranes Club is not a place to raise money, pitch funds, promote token offerings, hawk MLM schemes, or invite members into any vehicle where they’d be wiring you money based on the trust this club has built.
We’ve had issues with this before. It’s why the rule is absolute. If you want to invest together with someone you’ve met here, do it through the personal relationship you’ve built with them — not through the directory, the exchange, DMs, or our events.
Violation is grounds for removal on the first offense.
This is about soliciting other members. What you personally do with your own savings — index funds, the S&P 500, whatever — is your business.
2. Be courteous and respectful
Every member is in a different place — financially, professionally, in their family life. There is no judgment. Some of us are raising money, some are raising kids, some are handing businesses off to the next generation. We’re all here to help each other where we are, not where we wish we were.
The culture we keep
Openness and honesty
We can only help each other with what we know. Be willing to say the hard part out loud — what you’re building, what’s not working, where you’re stuck. In return, when a member shares something vulnerable, hold it carefully. Don’t gossip. Don’t rebroadcast.
Giving back — time, talent, treasure
Membership is value-for-value. Every member contributes in one of three ways:
- Time — organize, mentor, show up
- Talent — share expertise, give talks, review work, offer services
- Treasure — support the club financially, or fund causes that matter
You don’t have to give in all three. You do have to give in at least one. Consumption without contribution isn’t the model.
Inheriting the foundation
Every one of us is the beneficiary of the work of those before us. The end goal of Cranes Club is a community that takes responsibility for — and carries forward — the foundation of our movement. We’re not a hobbyist group. We’re trying to build something that outlives us.
How this is enforced
- Admins moderate the exchange, events, directory, and services (see the admin permissions page).
- Members can report concerns to hey@cranesclub.co.
- First-time soft violations get a private conversation.
- Hard-rule violations or repeat offenses result in removal. No public shaming — a clean exit.
- Removed members lose access to the directory, exchange, events, services, and all other member benefits.
Amending this
This document will be revised over time. Significant changes will be shared with all members before taking effect, and you’ll be asked to re-agree.
Last updated: 19 April 2026