Rules & Operating Principles
The Circle is a private, professional network built for people who take private lending seriously. These rules are not here to restrict you. They exist to protect the quality of the room. By being here, you agree to operate within these principles. 1. This Is a Network — Not a Course The Circle is not positioned as an education product. It is a working network designed to develop capable operators and produce real deal flow. Content exists to support conversation—not replace it. If you’re here only to consume and disappear, this is the wrong room. 2. Signal Over Noise Posts should be: - Specific - Relevant - Grounded in real scenarios Avoid: - Vague hypotheticals - Motivational fluff - Content that belongs on social media If a post doesn’t help someone think, decide, or operate better, it doesn’t belong here. 3. No Pitching Without Permission This is not a marketplace. You may not: - Pitch services - Promote deals - Solicit capital - DM members for business …without explicit permission or invitation. Violations will be removed. Repeated violations may result in removal from the community. 4. Deal Talk Must Be Real When discussing deals: - Be honest - Share real numbers when possible - Don’t exaggerate experience or outcomes Credibility matters here. This network compounds only if people can trust what’s being shared. 5. Professional Conduct Is Mandatory Disagreement is welcome. Disrespect is not. No: - Personal attacks - Condescension - Ego‑driven behavior Operate like you would in a lender’s credit committee or a serious partner meeting. 6. No Guarantees, No Hype There are: - No promised returns - No “can’t miss” deals - No shortcuts Private lending is a risk business. Anyone claiming otherwise does not belong in this room. 7. Confidentiality Is Expected What’s shared in The Circle stays in The Circle. Do not: - Screenshot posts - Share member discussions externally - Quote members without permission