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4 . Have their parent or guardian present for any interviews , if the Claimant is a Minor ; and
5 . Receive notification of the resolution of the matter .
B . A Witness has the right to : 1 . Choose whether to participate in the investigation and resolution ; and
2 . Participate in the investigation and resolution without publicly disclosing their identity or experiences , except as required by the USASF Process .
C . A Respondent has the right to : 1 . Receive written Notice of Investigation and / or Allegations ; 2 . Have an opportunity to be heard during the investigation ; and
3 . Upon issuance of a decision to Ban or Suspend the Respondent , the Respondent has fifteen ( 15 ) Days to request an appeal before the USASF .
Section 4.7 : Interim Measures A . Interim Measures are intended to :
1 . Ensure the safety and well-being of the All Star community ; 2 . Prevent conduct or participation detrimental to the sport ; 3 . Prevent escalation of a reported policy or Code violation ; and 4 . Restrict or monitor the participation of a Respondent .
B . When imposing an Interim Measure , USASF evaluates the appropriateness of a measure based on :
1 . The allegations , facts , and circumstances of the case provided ;
2 . The need to maintain the safety or well-being of members or the community ; and
3 . Whether the allegations against Respondent are sufficiently serious to warrant imposition of an Interim Measure during further review of the allegations .
C . USASF may impose Interim Measures at any time after a report of violations of USASF policies or Code is received by USASF .
1 . An Interim Measure shall be effective immediately upon notice to Respondent , unless stated otherwise .
2 . Interim Measures will remain in effect until expressly removed by USASF .
D . USASF will notify the Member Club of any Interim Measure imposed on any Member associated with that Member Club .
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