OUR Community Dollar
Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct ensures that the OUR Community Dollar program remains a fair, inclusive, and respectful tool for local economic empowerment. All participants—consumers, businesses, and administrators—agree to the following:
Integrity and Fair Use
Legal Compliance
Participants must follow all local, provincial, and federal laws, including tax reporting on transactions made using the local currency.
Honest Representation
Businesses must clearly state their acceptance levels (e.g., 10% or particular payment) and not use the program to mislead customers.
Community First
Local Support
Use the currency to prioritize local independent businesses over multinational corporations whenever possible.
Mutual Benefit
Transactions should be conducted in a spirit of cooperation that strengthens the local "multiplier effect."
Inclusion and Respect
Zero Tolerance for Discrimination
The program is open to everyone. Discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, disability, or orientation is strictly prohibited.
Respectful Interaction
All disputes should be handled professionally and through the designated program mediation channels if necessary. To uphold the integrity of the program the OUR Community Dollar Admin Team will hold final decision on any unresolved issues.
Transparency
Open Feedback
Participants are encouraged to provide constructive feedback to program administrators to improve the system.
Membership Growth
Participants are encouraged to support fellow Members by referring consumers to enrolled Business Members and introducing like-minded local businesses to join our movement.
Accountability
Program Rights
The administrators reserve the right to suspend any account that undermines the trust, stability, or reputation of the OUR Community Dollar ecosystem.
By participating in OUR program, you agree to this Code of Conduct.
Together we build a stronger, fairer local economy — one transaction at a time.