c . Criminal Charge :
1 . It is a violation of the Code for a Member to have any pending / new criminal charge ( s ) or warrant ( s ) for arrest for the items mentioned in Section 2.1 ( a )( 1 ) - ( 9 ) during the Membership term .
2 . When assessing whether conduct constitutes a criminal charge or disposition , the USASF may assess and rely upon the original charges , amended charges , and / or those to which a plea was entered .
3 . If the USASF learns of any other crimes other than those listed in Section 2.1 ( a )( 1 ) - ( 9 ), USASF reserves the right to consider those crimes as well as the totality of the circumstances in all cases for the fitness of Membership .
4 . A Member who wishes to challenge the USASF ’ s decision related to a flagged screening may follow the procedures outlined in Article 5 of this Code .
d . Sex Offender Registry :
Anyone who is currently on any state , federal , territorial , or tribal sex offender registry may not become a Member of USASF .
Section 2.2 : Child Abuse It is a violation of the Code for a Member to engage in Child Abuse .
Section 2.3 : Sexual Misconduct
It is a violation of the Code for a Member to engage in Sexual Misconduct . Sexual Misconduct offenses include , but are not limited to :
a . Sexual Harassment b . Non-consensual Sexual Contact ( or attempts to commit the same ) c . Non-consensual Sexual Intercourse ( or attempts to commit the same ) d . Sexual Exploitation e . f .
Exposing a Minor to Sexual Content / Imagery
Sexual Bullying Behavior g . Sexual Hazing h . Other inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature
Sexual Harassment :
Sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexual advance , request for sexual favors , or other unwanted conduct of a sexual nature , whether verbal , non-verbal , graphic , physical , or otherwise when the conditions outlined in ( 1 ) or ( 2 ) below are present .
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