NQS User Group Guidelines

Membership

Membership in the NQS User Group is open to employees of organizations actively utilizing the NQS platform. Membership eligibility, participation requirements, and access to community resources shall be determined by NQS.

Who may join

Allowed

• Employees of organizations actively utilizing the NQS platform

May be allowed only with NQS approval

• Consultants, partners, vendors, prospective customers, or other third parties may be approved by NQS on a case-by-case basis

Not allowed without approval / subject to NQS determination

• Participation that is not approved by NQS
• NQS reserves the right to limit or deny participation when necessary to protect the interests, confidentiality, integrity, and objectives of the community and its members

The NQS User Group is committed to maintaining a professional, inclusive, and respectful environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All members are expected to contribute to a culture of professionalism, mutual respect, and collaboration that supports the free exchange of ideas and the advancement of the trauma profession.

Community Standards

The NQS User Group is intended to be a professional community dedicated to collaboration, learning, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement rather than a marketing or sales forum. Members should feel comfortable asking questions, discussing concerns, offering suggestions, comparing approaches, seeking advice from peers, and providing constructive feedback. Open dialogue and constructive criticism are welcomed and encouraged as important drivers of innovation, problem solving, and professional growth. NQS is committed to listening to community feedback and participating in these discussions in a transparent, productive, and solutions-oriented manner.

What is allowed and encouraged

• Asking questions, discussing concerns, offering suggestions, and comparing approaches
• Seeking advice from peers and providing constructive feedback
• Open dialogue and constructive criticism
• Respectful learning, collaboration on common challenges, and exchange of best practices

What is not allowed

• Using the NQS User Group as a marketing or sales forum
• Using the community as a sales, promotional, or lead-generation platform for vendors, consultants, or other third parties
• Distributing proprietary information, customer-sensitive information, or non-public information outside the community without appropriate permission

All members agree to respect the opinions and confidentiality of discussions. The goal is to create a trusted environment where members can respectfully learn from one another, collaborate on common challenges, and advance the trauma profession through peer-to-peer engagement and the exchange of best practices.