PROBATION : There is sufficient cause for the Member to remain under review for a defined period ; the Member ’ s eligibility is not restricted while under Probation . Any violations committed while under Probation are subject to additional review by USASF and may be cause for Revocation of Membership .
REGULAR CONTACT : Ongoing interactions during a 12-month period wherein an Adult Participant is in a role of direct and active engagement with any Athlete ( s ).
REPORTER : Any individual , other than the Claimant , who submits a Report alleging violations of a USASF policy and / or code against a Member .
RESPONDENT : A Member who is alleged to have violated a USASF policy or code .
RETALIATION : Adverse action against any individual or entity for making a good faith report of a possible Code violation to the USASF or other relevant organization or for participating in any process under this Code . Retaliation includes , but is not limited to : threatening ; intimidating ; harassing ; coercing ; or any other conduct that would discourage a reasonable person from engaging or participating in the USASF ’ s processes when the action is reasonably related to the report or engagement with the USASF .
REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP : Removal of Membership from an individual or entity , including any rights and privileges associated with Membership .
SANCTIONS : Steps taken in response to a violation of a USASF policy and / or code . Sanctions may include , but are not limited to : an Official Warning ; monetary fine ; Membership Suspension ; Probation ; and / or Revocation of Membership .
SEXUAL CONTACT : Any intentional touching of a sexual nature , however slight , with any object or body part , by a person upon another person . Sexual Contact includes but is not limited to : ( a ) kissing ; ( b ) intentional touching of the breasts , buttocks , groin or genitals , whether clothed or unclothed , or intentionally touching of another with any of these body parts ; and ( c ) making another touch themselves , the Member or someone else with or on any of these body parts .
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION : A Member purposely or knowingly : A . Engages in voyeurism ( e . g ., watching private sexual activity or viewing another person ’ s intimate parts when that person would have a reasonable expectation of privacy ), without Consent of all parties being viewed . B . Allows third parties to observe private sexual activity from a hidden location ( e . g ., closet ) or through electronic means ( e . g ., Skype or live-streaming of images ) without Consent of all parties involved in the sexual activity . C . Records or photographs private sexual activity or a person ’ s intimate parts ( including genitalia , groin , breasts or buttocks ) without
Consent of all parties in the recording or photo . D . Disseminates , shows or posts images of private sexual activity or a person ’ s intimate parts ( including genitalia , groin , breasts or buttocks ) without prior Consent of the person depicted in the images . E . Intentionally exposes another person to a sexually transmitted infection or virus without that person ’ s knowledge . F . Engages in prostituting or trafficking another person .
SEXUAL INTERCOURSE : Any penetration , however slight , with any object or body part , by a person upon another person . Sexual Intercourse includes ( a ) vaginal penetration by a penis , object , tongue or finger ; ( b ) anal penetration by a penis , object , tongue or finger ; and ( c ) any contact , no matter how slight , between the mouth of one person and the genitalia of another person .
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT : Conduct that includes , but is not limited to : Sexual or Gender-related Harassment ; Non-consensual Sexual Contact ( or attempts to commit the same ); Non-consensual Sexual Intercourse ( or attempts to commit the same ); Sexual Exploitation ; Bullying , hazing or other inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature .
SUSPEND : A temporary withdrawal of rights or privileges afforded a USASF Member .
TEMPORARY MEASURES : Steps taken in response to allegations of a USASF policy or Code violation , the USASF , at its discretion , may mandate a Member ’ s participation in cooperative actions or supportive measures . The Member ’ s eligibility to participate may be restricted pending final resolution .
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