Member-Led Chat Guidelines 2026

Jera Rabilas
Jun 8
3 min read

Following our 5th-anniversary growth, we are handing the heartbeat of our community over to you. Member-Led Chats are designed to foster deeper connections, niche interests, and a true sense of belonging.

These groups are led by members, for members. To ensure these spaces remain high-quality and safe, we have established clear guidelines for our Chat Hosts.

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THE CORE PHILOSOPHY

The goal of a Member-Led Chat is simple: Connect women and cultivate belonging. These are not platforms for business growth, but spaces for genuine human connection.

Connection-First Culture: We highly discourage selling and self-promotion within Member-led chats. These are sanctuary spaces designed for genuine connection, not commercial gain. While we allow for organic recommendations, Chat Hosts are responsible for ensuring the group does not pivot into a marketplace or a platform for unsolicited pitching.
Purpose-Driven Leadership: Being a Chat Host is a volunteer leadership role. It is a unique privilege to use the WoHK platform to build a sub-community and shape our network. This role is designed for those who find deep value in leadership, social connection, and community building.
Inclusive Leadership: Your role is to ensure everyone feels welcome and to ensure the WoHK mission of empowerment and support is upheld in every interaction.

YOUR FREEDOM AS A CHAT HOST

We trust our leaders. We want each chat to have its own unique personality and "flavour."

Creative Autonomy: As a Chat Host, you have the freedom to run your chat as you see fit. You may establish your own sub-rules, set the frequency of engagement, and decide on the specific topics of discussion for your group.
Moderator Supervision: While you lead the way, all Member-led groups remain under the supervision of WoHK Moderators. This ensures that while the conversation is free-flowing, the group remains in constant alignment with our core brand values and safety standards.
The Final Say: If a conflict arises that exceeds the group's specific sub-rules, the overarching WoHK Chat Guidelines and the Admin team’s decisions will take precedence.

CHAT HOST REQUIREMENTS & RULES

To maintain the integrity of our network, all Member-led Chats must adhere to the following:

The Premium Threshold: To apply as a Chat Host, you must have held a Premium WoHK Membership for at least 6 consecutive months.
The 90-Day Rule: Activity is key. If a chat remains dormant with no meaningful engagement for 90 days, it will be archived to keep our community ecosystem healthy.
Meetup Facilitation: Hosts must ensure at least one meetup (online or offline) occurs every two months. This is a not-for-profit activity; any fees collected from members must strictly cover direct costs on a cost-recovery basis, with no profit or personal gain for the Host or organisers
Guidelines Enforcement: Chat Hosts are expected to support Moderators in upholding the WoHK Chat Guidelines. As such, a Chat Host is expected to familiarize themselves with the Guidelines. A Chat Host must report any violation of the WoHK Chat Guidelines in her Member-led chat to Admin. The Admin team is responsible for enforcement of the Guidelines and to administer the Point System.
No Gatekeeping: While chats are niche, they must remain inclusive to any member who shares that interest.

CHAT HOST RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Chat Host, you are the heartbeat of your sub-community. Your tasks include:

Setting the Tone: Creating a welcoming environment and welcoming new joinees.
Sparking Conversation: Posting prompts or organising ad hoc meet-ups (if applicable) to keep the group engaged.
Conflict Resolution: Managing minor disagreements according to your group's specific sub-rules.
Escalation: Moving sensitive or contentious issues to a private discussion with Admin when necessary.

HOW TO SIGN UP

Are you passionate about a specific topic and ready to lead a sub-community of incredible women? We would love to have you!

Check Your Eligibility: Ensure you have been a Premium Member for at least 6 months and can commit to checking the chat at least once every 48 hours.
Define Your Niche: What is your chat about? (e.g., "Hiking Enthusiasts," "New Mums in HK," "Classic Literature Lovers").
Submit Your Application: Fill out the [Member-Led Chat Host Application Form Here]. Our team reviews applications on a monthly basis.
The Onboarding Call: If your niche is a good fit, you’ll have a brief 15-minute onboarding call with an Admin to go over the moderation toolkit and our community safety protocols.
Launch! Once approved, we will help you set up the chat and announce it to the wider community.