Purpose

Our organization is committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment for all employees, clients, and stakeholders. This policy outlines our stance against harassment and bullying and provides guidelines for addressing such behavior..

Scope

This policy applies to all individuals associated with our organization, including employees, contractors, clients, and vendors.

Definitions

Harassment: Unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic (such as race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, etc.) that violates an individual’s dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment.
Bullying: Repeated, unreasonable behavior intended to intimidate, degrade, or harm another person emotionally or physically.

Prohibited Behavior

The following behaviors are strictly prohibited:

Verbal, written, or physical abuse.
Offensive jokes, slurs, or derogatory comments related to protected characteristics.
Cyberbullying, including online harassment via email, social media, or other digital platforms.
Intimidation, threats, or coercion.
Retaliation against those who report harassment or bullying.

Reporting and Investigation

Any individual who experiences or witnesses harassment or bullying should report it promptly to the owner of Dark Moon Rising Publications. The organization will conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into all reported incidents. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible during the investigation. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against offenders, up to and including termination. We encourage victims of harassment or bullying to seek support:
Contact external organizations or legal authorities if necessary.

Conclusion

Our organization is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. Harassment and bullying will not be tolerated, and we will take decisive action to address any violations of this policy.

*Contact Information* To report any abusive behavior, please email info@darkmoonrisingpublications.com