A starting point, open to discussion
This is the lab’s initial working arrangement. It describes how participation can begin while the lab is small. It can be questioned and revised with the people taking part. It is not a paid-role offer or a transfer of anyone’s work.
1. Bring a question or an experience
You can offer a one-off perspective, propose another question, or ask about ongoing collaboration. Different forms of contribution do not imply the same time commitment or responsibilities.
2. Define a small next step
Before starting a round of work, identify what is uncertain, whose experience is needed, the method to try, and which decision the evidence should inform. Participants can challenge the framing, including whether a proposed website is the right response.
3. Make responsibility clear
The Founder of jelabs currently takes responsibility for the lab’s supported scope and public publishing. People taking part can propose alternatives and help assess the evidence. A disagreement is a reason to record the different views; participation does not mean every proposal will be adopted.
4. Explain what changed
The proposed working cycle ends with a short account of what was considered, what was decided, what remains uncertain, and the reasons for the next step. Private messages are not published automatically. Public quotations, names, and materials require a separate discussion and permission.
5. Agree before sustained contribution
Before ongoing work begins, agree its scope, expected time, credit, use of material, any payment, ownership arrangements, and how either side can stop. Voluntary participation alone does not settle these matters. If a commercial direction or the intended use changes, discuss the arrangement again.
6. Keep participation workable
Work is remote, with English as the shared language. Simple English, asynchronous writing, and contributions grounded in everyday life are welcome. Do not share another person’s identity or confidential material without permission. Raise concerns privately with the founder.