Rules of Conduct for the Cercle des Subversives

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Introduction

Le Cercle des Subversives© is a registered trademark of WLC Partners. Its mission is to promote subversion as a force for transformation through events, personal and professional development workshops, conferences, and other activities designed and developed by WLC Partners for a community of committed women.

The purpose of this circle is to bring together women who are determined and ambitious in their desire to promote their personal and professional development through sharing experiences, mutual support, sisterhood, and networking.

The Cercle des Subversives© is deeply rooted in the desire to catalyze change, to shape a space where women can rise above conventions. Inspired by the very first Cercle des Subversives© created in Brasilia by Gisèle Szczyglak in 2022, this network aims to transcend borders. In February 2024, this movement was launched in Paris, marking the beginning of a new era of collective action.

This document sets out the rules governing the operation of the Circle, defines the rights, duties, and responsibilities of subscribers or participants in Cercle des Subversives© events, and provides an ethical and legal framework that complies with applicable laws, particularly with regard to confidentiality, intellectual property, and personal data protection.

Table of Contents

  1. Subscription Criteria and Terms and Conditions
    1.1. Target Audience
    1.2. Subscription procedure
    1.3. Conditions for non-renewal
  2. Values and Commitments among Circle Participants
    2.1. Kindness and Respect
    2.2. Confidentiality
    2.3. Active Engagement
    2.4. Solidarity and Sisterhood
  3. Operation and Organization
    3.1. Meetings and Activities
  4. Rights and Obligations of Subscribers
    4.1. Rights
    4.2. Obligations
  5. Image Rights and Communication
  6. Intellectual Property and Information Protection
    6.1. Ownership of Content and Workshops
    6.2. Protection of Contacts and Networks
    6.3. Penalties
  7. Data Protection (GDPR)
  8. Sanctions and Exclusion
    8.1. Non-payment of membership fees or event fees
    8.2. Behavior incompatible with the values of the Cercle des Subversives©
    8.3 Serious violations (confidentiality, intellectual property, damage to the integrity of the circle)
  9. Review of operating rules

1. Subscription Criteria and Terms and Conditions

1.1. Target Audience

All women in professional situations (entrepreneurs, executives, managers, those in transition, at the beginning or end of their careers), retired women, as well as any adult woman who shares the values of the circle (students, work-study students, etc.) can subscribe.

1.2. Subscription procedure

Subscription is exclusively through the cercledessubversives.org website and can be done directly from the site, or initiated by the sponsorship of a new prospective subscriber by someone who is already part of the Cercle women’s community and who becomes her « godmother ».

In this case, the procedure is as follows:

  1. The godmother introduces the interested person to the co-founders at an open event of the Cercle des Subversives or speaks to the co-founders directly.
  2. We recommend that anyone wishing to join us read the book « Subversives, l’art subtil de n’être jamais là où l’on vous attend » from Gisèle Szczyglak and/or listen to the « Subversives » podcasts available on all platforms (Deezer, Apple Music, Spotify, etc.)
  3. Each subscription request on the website is reviewed for approval. WLC Partners is not required to provide reasons for refusing approval.
  4. The subscription is valid for one calendar year and is renewable unless otherwise notified by WLC Partners, which reserves the right to refuse renewal in the event of a breach of the rules of operation of the Cercle des Subversives© without having to justify its decision.

1.3. Conditions for non-renewal

1.3.1. Anyone who does not wish to renew their subscription must inform us.

1.3.2. No refunds will be made for the current year in the event of early departure.

1.3.3. Persons choosing not to renew their membership agree to comply with the confidentiality and intellectual property criteria intrinsic to Cercle des Subversives©.

2. Values and Commitments among Circle Participants

2.1. Kindness and Respect

Each person commits to listening actively, kindly, and without judgment. Discussions must take place in an atmosphere of respect, where everyone’s opinions, experiences, and backgrounds are welcomed with openness and consideration.

No political, ideological, or religious comments will be tolerated in this space, in order to maintain a neutral, peaceful, and inclusive environment for all.

2.2. Confidentiality

Discussions within the Cercle des Subversives© are strictly confidential. What is shared in this space stays in this space.

No information, personal stories, or comments made during the meetings should be shared outside the group, out of respect for everyone’s privacy and trust. Any violation will result in exclusion and may lead to legal action.

2.3. Active Engagement

The participants of the Circle commit to:

  • Actively participate in discussions, projects, and activities.
  • Support other members by sharing experiences and advice.

2.4. Solidarity and Sorority

The participants of the Circle are committed to fostering an environment of support, knowledge sharing, and mutual aid, where each woman contributes to her own development and that of other women.

3. Operation and Organization

3.1. Meetings and Activities

  • Regular meetings are organized (workshops, conferences, discussion groups, etc.).
  • A calendar of events will be drawn up and communicated to subscribers.
  • Each participant may propose topics or lead a session on an area of expertise, subject to approval by WLC Partners and in accordance with the calendar of events.

4. Rights and Obligations of Subscribers

Membership in the Cercle des Subversives© entails certain rights and responsibilities.

4.1. Rights

  • Privileged access to Circle events, workshops, etc., with preferential rates compared to non-subscribers.
  • Opportunities for networking and personal and professional development, co-creation, and mutual support on specific topics.
  • Visibility and recognition of participants’ skills within the Circle.
  • Access to a WhatsApp community specifically reserved for subscribers.
  • Access to events specifically reserved for subscribers.

4.2. Obligations

  • Comply with the rules of operation described here and the decisions made by the co-founders of the Circle.
  • Pay your membership fee within the specified time frame (one-time payment of the annual membership fee).
  • Participate, as much as possible, in Circle events.

5. Image Rights and Communication

  • No content (photos, videos, or audio recordings) produced during Cercle events or meetings may be distributed outside the official channels defined by the co-founders, or, for external distribution, without their explicit prior consent.
  • Explicit consent will be obtained from participants at events, in accordance with the GDPR.

6. Intellectual Property and Information Protection

6.1. Ownership of Content and Workshops

All materials/content produced and information presented during workshops, meetings, and events are the exclusive property of WLC Partners owner of the registered trademark « Cercle des Subversives© ».

Any use, reproduction, or distribution of this information without prior written permission from WLC Partners is strictly prohibited.

6.2. Protection des Contacts et Réseaux

Internal contacts and shared networks may not be used for personal, commercial, or prospecting purposes, unless specifically authorized in advance.

6.3. Penalties

In the event of failure to comply with the above instructions, and in particular in the event of fraudulent use or unauthorized distribution, the person(s) involved will be immediately excluded and will be subject to prosecution in accordance with the legislation in force in France.

7. Data Protection (GDPR)

The data collected is limited, secure, and used solely in the context of Cercle des Subversives© activities in accordance with the GDPR.
In accordance with the GDPR (EU 2016/679), every individual has the right to access, rectify, erase, and object to the use of their data.
Data controller: WLC Partners – contact@wlcpartners.com
Data Protection Officer (DPO) appointed upon request.

8. Sanctions and Exclusion

Compliance with the above rules is essential to the harmony and smooth running of the Cercle des Subversives©. In the event of non-compliance with the commitments on the part of participants, measures will be taken against the participant(s) involved depending on the nature and seriousness of the facts.

In order to ensure neutrality, fairness, and transparency, decisions will be made by an Ethics/Mediation Committee, appointed on a case-by-case basis depending on the situation.

This committee is composed of:

  • the founding members of the Circle, excluding the Chair. The Chair of the Circle may be consulted but does not participate in the final deliberations, in order to avoid any form of pressure, stigmatization, or conflict of interest.
  • two volunteer members from among the subscribers, who are independent of the conflict or situation in question.

Participants concerned by non-compliance with the rules of operation will be heard by the Ethics Committee, to which they may submit their comments.
The Committee will assess each situation with discernment, respecting the individuals concerned.
All decisions will be documented and kept as evidence.

8.1. Non-payment of membership fees or event fees

  • Automatic and permanent exclusion after three reminders that have gone unanswered or unresolved.
  • Temporary suspension of access to the Circle until payment is made, after two reminders sent within a fortnight.

8.2. Behavior incompatible with the values of the Cercle des Subversives©

• Disrespectful or discriminatory comments, serious interpersonal conflicts, etc.

  • Scale of penalties incurred:
    • Informal or written warning for a minor offense.
    • Formal warning in case of recurrence or repeated inappropriate behavior.
    • Permanent exclusion in the event of serious misconduct or blatant disrespect towards one or more participants.

8.3 Serious violations (confidentiality, intellectual property, breach of the integrity of the circle)

  • Regarding:
    • Breaches of confidentiality,
    • The dissemination or misuse of content or contacts,
    • Criminal behavior such as harassment, threats, or abusive language,
    • Any breach of the integrity of the Circle or its participants.
  • Penalties incurred:
    • Immediate exclusion without notice.
    • Reporting to the authorities if necessary.
    • Possibility of civil or criminal prosecution depending on the case.

9. Review of operating rules

These rules may be revised in order to remain consistent with the changing needs, values, and operations of the Circle. Revisions will be formally approved by the co-founders.

Changes will be communicated to all participants, who must accept them in order to remain part of the Circle.

Welcome to the Cercle des Subversives©, where subversion becomes a positive force, a creative energy, an act of personal and collective revolution in the service of a more inclusive and daring future, where sorority is the order of the day.