8 . MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER ASSOCIATION ; INDEMNIFICATION All employees , independent contractors , owners and volunteers over the age of 18 years with regular access to and / or authority over minors must pass a background screening that meets the standards and / or criteria as approved by the USASF and complete the required abuse prevention training . You agree not to be associated with , allow in your club or permit access to any of your club ’ s 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 7 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 & 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 matched 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 In addition to the terms of Section 2 , you acknowledge that your application for membership will not be activated or deemed eligible until you are in complete compliance with these Terms and other membership requirements . Without an active membership , you may not participate in any USASF sponsored or sanctioned activity . USASF has the right to audit you to determine whether you are in compliance with these Terms and all other USASF policies , including the USASF Athlete Protection Policy . You agree to promptly provide all necessary information and access to property or personnel requested by USASF as part of any such audit . If you do not adhere to these Terms and all other USASF policies , USASF may terminate your membership .
12 . COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS At the time of application and at all times during the term of your membership , you agree to comply with all applicable statutes , laws , rules , regulations , orders and restrictions of any governmental authority or any instrumentality or agency thereof having jurisdiction over the conduct of your businesses or the ownership of your property and shall maintain any required permits or licenses as may be required in connection therewith .
13 . CONCUSSION EDUCATION Each USASF Member Club must have a concussion policy that includes its approach , policies and procedure in connection with concussion recognition and care . All competitive team adult Athlete ( s ) and parents or guardians of each minor Athlete must sign the Member Club ’ s concussion policy . Parents / guardians or the signing Athlete should be given a copy of the policy . All coaches must be trained in the Member Club ’ s concussion policy . The Member Club must update their Member Profile with confirmation of completion and / or compliance with this section .
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