The Step Two Forum has been operating for over 10 years, and a key part of this success rests on all members understanding this responsibilities and obligations when participating in the group.

This page outlines key details for Global and Full members of the Step Two Forum. The primary purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that all members gain the full benefits from the Step Two Forum, and to guarantee that the Forum is a productive environment.

The conditions outlined in this document are binding for both members and Step Two. All prospective members must read this document before joining the Forum, and agree to follow both the principles and conditions outlined.

Confidentiality and privacy

As intranets and digital workplaces are by definition hidden from public view, it is important to protect the confidentiality and privacy of members and their sites.

This includes:

• never giving member details to a third party (including vendors), without the express permission of the member
• not sharing other information, including any documents produced by the Forum, Step Two or outside of member organisations
• ensuring that the complementary Step Two reports and other materials are only used within your organisation
• not sharing your member passwords or other access details with non-members

As convenors of the Forum, Step Two will protect the privacy of members, and will not pass on details to any third party.

Global membership

• Global membership is only available for members who are located outside of Australia an ind Australians on  SA, TAS, NT and WA.
• Global membership is for one year, starting on the date that membership fees are paid.
• Membership will automatically be renewed each year unless you advise otherwise.
• You are able to update / transfer your membership and payment details in the account pages within the members only site.
• While you may cancel your membership fees at any time, no refunds will be provided for membership fees paid.
• We reserve the right to terminate your membership, where the conditions of this agreement have been breached or where behaviour has been unacceptable. As outlined above, no refund will be provided in this situation.
• Vendors/consultancies that incorrectly join, will have their membership cancelled and will incur a AU$100 cancellation fee.

Full membership

• Full membership is only available for Australian members located in ACT, NSW, QLD and VIC
• Forum membership is for one year, starting on the date membership form is submitted.
• Membership is with a nominated ‘chapter’, membership can be transferred to another chapter as required.
• Membership will automatically be renewed each year unless you advise otherwise.
• Where a member cannot attend a meeting you may nominate an alternative participant.
• Where job roles change or you leave the organisation please advise who you would like the membership transferred to.
•  Membership may be cancelled at any time, and we refund membership fees proportionally, based on the number of workshops attended. (For example, you will receive a 50% refund if you have attended 2 of the 4 workshops.)
• If requested, we can put a membership ‘on hold’ if there is an extended period where no-one appropriate in the organisation is able to continue membership of the Forum. The period of the membership will resume once details of the replacement member have been provided.
• We may use your organisations name (and logo) on the Step Two Forum website and other materials. If your organisation has specific guidelines for logo usage please notify us.
• We reserve the right to terminate your membership, where the conditions of this agreement have been breached or where behaviour has been unacceptable. Where appropriate, remaining membership fees will be refunded as outlined above.