2024_2025-Code of Conduct | Page 64

1 . General
U . S . ALL STAR FEDERATION , INC . TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ATHLETE MEMBERSHIP
These Terms and Conditions for Individual Membership together with the accompanying Membership registration requirements (“ Terms ”) apply to all types of Athlete Membership ( including , without limitation , Minor and Adult Athletes ).
The following terms or phrases have the following meanings , unless the context requires otherwise :
a ) “ USASF ,” “ we ,” “ us ,” or “ our ”. The terms “ USASF ,” “ we ,” “ us ,” or “ our ” mean the U . S . All Star Federation , Inc . and , where applicable , its agents , representatives , officers , directors , and employees .
b ) “ Member ,” “ you ,” or “ your ”. The terms “ Member ,” “ you ,” or “ your ” mean the individual named as the Applicant for Membership ; if the Applicant is under the age of 18 at the time of application , such words also include the parent or legal guardian of the Minor Applicant , if applicable .
c ) The use of the singular form of any word includes the plural , and vice versa .
In consideration of Membership in the USASF , and a desire to participate in USASF sanctioned and / or sponsored Events , you agree to these Terms , as may be updated from time to time .
2 . Membership
Membership in the USASF is a privilege and may be ( i ) denied , withheld , or not renewed at any time by USASF or ( ii ) Suspended or terminated in accordance with USASF ’ s bylaws , policies , codes , rules , and standards . You agree that USASF , in its sole discretion , has the right to deny , withhold , not renew , Suspend , or terminate your Membership if : ( i ) you engage in conduct inconsistent with or violates the USASF ’ s Code of Conduct and Compliance , rules , policies , Membership requirements , or standards ; ( ii ) USASF has reason to believe you pose a threat to the safety of athletes or other Members ; ( iii ) your behavior is determined to not serve the best interests of All Star Cheer and Dance and / or the USASF ; ( iv ) you are under criminal investigation for any crime that is not consistent with the USASF ’ s Code of Conduct and Compliance , rules , policies , Membership requirements , or standards ; and / or ( v ) you are charged with and / or convicted of a crime that is not consistent with the USASF ’ s Code of Conduct and Compliance , rules , policies , Membership requirements , or standards . You understand and agree that the USASF may learn about any of the aforementioned information from a variety of sources , which includes but is not limited to : an initial background screen 1 ; routine monitoring of verifiable sources ; other Member reports ; etc . If your Membership is denied , withheld , not renewed , Suspended , and / or terminated due to information revealed during an initial background
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Only Adult Athletes ( Athletes aged 18 years old and older ) are required to submit to a background screening .
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