# Ethical Standards

These standards apply to all Buddhist Geeks teachers, who have entered into a formal, or informal, [teaching relationship](https://meta.buddhistgeeks.org/about/teachers-code-of-ethics/teacher-student-relationship) with others. These standards also apply between teachers.

1. **Non-harming.** We do not use violence or abuse as a teaching method. We do not discriminate against class, age, ethnicity, religion, culture, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. <br>
2. **Non-stealing.** We do not handle funds irresponsibly, opaquely, or without accountability.<br>
3. **Non-harassing.** We do not use our teaching position to obtain sexual favors.<br>
4. **Non-lying.** We do not intentionally mislead or speak in mean-spiritedness. We make efforts to safeguard the confidential matters of our students.<br>
5. **Non-intoxication.** We do not teach while intoxicated, unless explicitly part of the container.