B . No Waiver of Other Legal Remedies
Participating in the Process does not extend or restrict a person ’ s right to file charges or claims regarding the underlying allegations with any agency , law enforcement , or court .
Section 4.12 Investigation
If USASF deems a report necessitates an investigation , USASF will conduct , at its discretion , such investigation in accordance with the following general investigative process :
A . Respondent is provided a Notice of Investigation and / or Allegation .
B . If applicable , following the notice to Respondent , a notice may be provided to the Member Club in which Respondent is employed , or was employed at the time of the alleged misconduct .
C . A USASF investigator , or an investigator working on behalf of USASF , will contact the Claimant , Reporter , any identified witnesses , and Respondent to request and gather statements or interviews .
D . If any party to the matter declines to participate in the investigation , USASF may , in its sole discretion , choose not to proceed , make a finding based on the information received from cooperating parties , or may respond to the report in limited or general ways .
E . Any party or witness may consult with an advisor or attorney . A party or witness involved in the matter , or an employee of , board member of , or legal counsel for USASF cannot serve as an advisor during the Process . While the advisor may provide support and advice throughout the Process , they may not speak on behalf of the Claimant or Respondent , or otherwise participate in the Process except as provided herein . Only an attorney may speak on behalf of a Claimant or Respondent client .
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1 . If a Minor is involved , the Minor ’ s parent ( s )/ guardian ( s ) may be present during and participate in any interview involving the Minor .
All information gathered , including investigator ’ s notes , are confidential and privileged work product of USASF . Disclosure of information necessary to facilitate USASF ’ s Process is not a subject matter waiver of any privilege .
G . Following the investigation , USASF will determine , in its sole discretion , the appropriate resolution of the matter .
Section 4.13 : Impartiality
USASF ’ s Process is intended to be independent from conflicts of interest , personal bias , or undue influence from any one person or role . Members of the USASF Board of Directors and employees of USASF , other than the Chief Legal Officer , Director of Membership , and the USASF Member Conduct & Compliance Department , generally , will not be involved in decisions regarding or
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