Athletes any person who is : ( 1 ) listed on USASF ’ s website as permanently ineligible ( i . e ., Banned ) for Membership in USASF ; ( 2 ) listed on USASF ’ s website as temporarily ineligible ( i . e . Suspended ); or ( 3 ) listed on any federal or state sex offender registry .
IN ADDITION TO THE TERMS OF SECTION 4 ( WAIVER , LIMITATION OF LIABILITY , AND RELEASE ), YOU AGREE TO DEFEND , INDEMNIFY , AND HOLD HARMLESS THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS , LIABILITIES , DAMAGES , LOSSES , COSTS , AND EXPENSES OF ANY KIND ( INCLUDING , BUT NOT LIMITED TO , ATTORNEYS ’ FEES AND COSTS ) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ( I ) ANY BREACH OR ALLEGED BREACH OF THE TERMS OF THIS SECTION OR ( II ) ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF ANY KIND ( INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND INTENTIONAL TORTS ) BY ANY OF YOUR EMPLOYEES , AGENTS , VOLUNTEERS , OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS .
9 . Athlete Protection Requirements
You agree , as part of your Membership with USASF , to have an athlete protection policy for your Club that is consistent and fully compliant with the USASF ’ s Athlete Protection Policy . Your athlete protection policy must affirm your commitment to the safety and welfare of cheer and / or dance Athletes and must include , at minimum : a description of conduct that will not be tolerated ; standards of behavior for Adult Participants that promote Athlete safety , including the elimination of privacy , if physical contact is a necessary part of the activity , and encouraging parental monitoring ; proactive policies to eliminate the opportunity for Grooming behaviors ; and a process for receiving and handling complaints regarding conduct that violates your Club ’ s policy .
Any Adult Participants who have routine access to and / or Authority over Minors in your Club must comply with and complete all requirements of the USASF ’ s Conduct and Compliance Department , including education and training requirements , as described in the Code of Conduct and Compliance .
10 . Insurance
You must maintain and provide proof of current commercial general liability insurances that includes at a minimum , participant legal liability and participant excess accident medical insurance . Such insurance may be through a single policy or individual policies . All locations associated with your Club must be listed and covered .
Your certificate of insurance must list the legal entity name as it appears on all legal documents and / or state or federal filings . The legal entity name on the certificate of insurance must match how you have entered your legal entity name in your USASF Member profile . You must upload your insurance declaration page to your USASF Member profile . The USASF recommends you confirm the aforementioned information with your insurance company to ensure the insurance coverage is valid and current . When such insurance coverage expires or is renewed , you agree to update your USASF Member profile accordingly .
11 . Effect of Application and Membership ; Compliance with Terms
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