Presumption of Innocence: Every team member shall be presumed innocent until proven guilty. There are no legal ramifications from using the Spatz intervention. Accusations or suspicions of any infringement of team values alone shall not be considered conclusive evidence of wrongdoing.
Due Process: In the event of an allegation or suspicion against a team member, a fair and impartial Spatz app and platform intervention will be conducted to determine the issue and establish the infringement. The accused team member will be provided with an opportunity to present their side of the story and provide supporting evidence or witnesses.
Burden of Reasoning: The burden of reasoning lies with the party making the accusation. Sufficient evidence must be presented to substantiate the claims and establish any misbehavior.
Confidentiality and Privacy: Throughout the app intervention process, confidentiality and privacy shall be respected to the extent possible. Only individuals directly involved in the intervention shall have access to relevant information and discussions. However once the 3. Stop is reached the conflict is
posted on the network for all to see and comment on.
Non-Retaliation: No team member shall face retaliation or adverse consequences solely based on an accusation or suspicion. Retaliation against individuals involved in the intervention, whether the accused or the accuser, will not be tolerated.
Impartiality and Fairness: The intervention will be conducted impartially and with fairness, ensuring all relevant parties are given an equal opportunity to express their perspectives and provide supporting evidence or reasoning.
Consequences of Accountability: If, based on the intervention, it is determined that a team member is guilty of the alleged wrongdoing, a vote may be taken by the network and a recommendation may be made to the organization as a whole actions will be taken in accordance the policies and procedures or the organization.
Please note that these terms and conditions provide a simplified overview of the principle of “innocent until proven guilty.” In actual situations, it is important to refer to your organization’s specific policies, guidelines, and legal frameworks to ensure a thorough and fair investigation process.