e . person subjected to hazing is not a defense , regardless of the person ’ s perceived willingness to cooperate or participate . Examples of Hazing include :
1 . Contact acts :
Tying , taping , or otherwise physically restraining another person ; beating , paddling or other forms of physical assault .
2 . Non-contact acts :
Requiring or forcing the consumption of alcohol , illegal drugs or other substances , including participation in binge drinking and drinking games ; personal servitude ; requiring social actions ( e . g ., wearing inappropriate or provocative clothing ) or public displays ( e . g ., public nudity ) that are illegal or meant to draw ridicule ; excessive training requirements demanded of only particular individuals on a team that serve no reasonable or productive training purpose ; sleep deprivation ; otherwise unnecessary schedule disruptions ; withholding of water or food ; restrictions on personal hygiene .
3 . Criminal acts :
Any act or conduct that constitutes hazing under applicable federal or state law .
4 . Exclusions
Conduct may not rise to the level of Hazing 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 . Hazing does not include professionally accepted coaching methods of skill enhancement , physical conditioning , team building , appropriate discipline , or improved Athlete performance .
Harassment
Repeated or severe conduct that ( a ) causes fear , humiliation , or annoyance ; ( b ) offends or degrades ; ( c ) creates a Hostile Environment ( as defined herein ); ( d ) reflects discriminatory bias in an attempt to establish dominance , superiority , or power over an individual or group based on age , race , ethnicity , culture , religion , national origin , or mental or physical disability ; or ( e ) any act or conduct described as harassment under federal or state law . Whether conduct is Harassing depends on the totality of the circumstances , including the nature , frequency , intensity , location , context , and duration of the behavior .
Section 2.5 : Aiding and Abetting Aiding and Abetting occurs when one knowingly :
a . Aids , assists , facilitates , promotes , or encourages the commission of Prohibited Conduct by a Member
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