3 . Examples of Sexual Bullying Behavior may include , without limitation , ridiculing or taunting that is sexual in nature or based on gender or sexual orientation ( real or perceived ), gender traits or behavior , or teasing someone about their looks or behavior as it relates to sexual attractiveness .
4 . Conduct may not rise to the level of Sexual Bullying Behavior if it is merely rude ( inadvertently saying or doing something hurtful ), mean ( purposefully saying or doing something hurtful , but not as part of a pattern of behavior ), or arising from conflict or struggle between persons who perceive they have incompatible views or positions . Bullying does not include professionally accepted coaching methods of skill enhancement , physical conditioning , team building , appropriate discipline , or improved Athlete performance .
g . Sexual Hazing
1 . Any conduct of a sexual nature that subjects another person , whether physically , mentally , emotionally , or psychologically , to anything that may endanger , abuse , humiliate , degrade , or intimidate the person as a condition of joining or being socially accepted by a group , team , or organization .
2 . Sexual Hazing also includes hazing related to gender , sexual orientation , gender identity , or gender expression , even if the acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature .
3 . Purported Consent by the person subjected to Sexual Hazing is not a defense , regardless of the person ’ s perceived willingness to cooperate or participate .
4 . Conduct may not rise to the level of Sexual Hazing if it is merely rude ( inadvertently saying or doing something hurtful ), mean ( purposefully saying or doing something hurtful ), or arising from conflict or struggle between persons who perceive they have incompatible views or positions . Hazing does not include professionally accepted coaching methods of skill enhancement , physical conditioning , team building , appropriate discipline , or improved Athlete performance .
h . Other Inappropriate Conduct of a Sexual Nature
It is a violation of the Code for a Participant to engage in any Other Inappropriate Conduct of a sexual nature , as further defined in the corresponding sections below .
Section 2.4 : Emotional and Physical Misconduct
It is a Code violation for a Member to engage in emotional or physical misconduct , when that misconduct occurs within a context that is reasonably related to All Star Cheerleading and Dance , which includes , without limitation :
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