We Are Better Together 🪽

When we travel together, we also belong to a close-knit self-improvement community that celebrates connection, respect, and personal growth, appreciating the beauty of diversity in culture, geography, and personality. These guidelines are for all community members who choose to participate in a Group Trip, and they ensure that every person feels safe, respected, and embraced.

Every traveler is expected to follow these principles to maintain a welcoming and respectful environment. I hold myself and my team to the same high standards and have ZERO tolerance for any form of bullying, harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or cruelty. By joining my community and participating in trips, you commit to creating a safe and respectful environment for everyone. These guidelines apply whether you’re on a trip, interacting online, or in person with other members.

What I Expect

Kindness: Approach every interaction with empathy and consideration. Always choose actions that lead to kindness and positive outcomes for all.

Respect: Whether online, on social media, or during the trip, respect others' boundaries and personal differences.

Mindfulness: Be intentional with your words and actions. We’re here to uplift one another, never to tear each other down.

Accountability: Your actions impact others. Take full responsibility for your choices and behavior.

Inclusivity: Come as you are and allow others to do the same.

Curiosity: If you find yourself feeling defensive about the guidelines or in interactions during the trip, pause and reflect. Consider learning from others who may see the world differently.

Zero Tolerance for:

Harassment: This includes any form of hate speech, violence, or harassment or bullying based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, body image, or other identities.

Discrimination: Any discrimination, especially based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability, is strictly prohibited.

Privacy violations: Respect the privacy of others. Do not share overly personal information. Do not violate anyone’s boundaries. If unsure, always get explicit consent first.

Violence: No form of violence or aggressive behavior toward anyone will be tolerated, no matter how it is expressed.

Weapons: No guns, firearms, or weapons of any kind are allowed.

Illegal activities: Promoting or engaging in illegal activities is not permitted.

Harmful Content: Displaying content that aims to harm the mental, physical, or financial well-being of others before, during, and after the trip, is not allowed.

Guideline Protocol:

Transparency, with safety first. I believe in open, honest communications, but never at the cost of your well-being. My team and I will strive to understand every perspective if anything goes wrong or seems to breach guidelines during the trip. We reserve the right to investigate incidents thoroughly if necessary.

No one is perfect, and mistakes happen. When guidelines are violated, I aim to encourage growth and learning where appropriate. We reserve the right to explore probationary protocol in the wake of lesser community guideline violations when appropriate.The safety of our group members is our highest priority, and decisions will always be made with everyone’s best interests at heart.

I hope that our community chooses empathy and personal growth if and when approached about a guideline violation. However, if you feel uncomfortable with these standards, or plan to violate any of our guidelines, our group trips are not the right fit for you.

Anyone who violates or fails to respect our community guidelines may be asked to leave the premises and trip immediately, with no refund.

Your input and feedback are always welcome. If you witness any violations or have concerns, please provide as much information as possible, and we will follow up where needed. To report any issues, please reach out via email at: trip@maealicesuzuki.com