1. INTRODUCTION What is a code of conduct?
 
A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an event or organization.
What is the goal/purpose of this code of conduct?
 

• Creating an environment in which all who are involved feel physically and emotionally safe, by considering behavior and respecting the rights, dignity and worth of every person.

• Contributing to preventing the abuse of power in a broad sense.

• Promoting and monitoring of safety, health and wellbeing.

• Making Acroyoga spaces safe, inclusive, diverse and welcoming for everyone.

Conduct in Action
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• Those involved can hold each other accountable for compliance of the code of conduct.

• Behavior that is not included in the code of conduct is not automatically permissible.

• We allow room for personal or culture-related differences as long as they do not conflict with the general rules of conduct.
   

2. ACROSPIRIT STATEMENT
 
AcroSpirit’s mission is to promote the positive aspects and benefits of Acroyoga, and share these within the Acroyoga community and beyond.
AcroSpirit believes that everyone has the right to protection from discrimination, harassment, abuse and exploitation - be it physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect, bullying or discrimination based on gender, race, or otherwise.
 
If any facilitator, teacher or participant in any capacity is subjected to or engages in abusive behavior or misconduct, it undermines the mission and code of conduct of AcroSpirit which is considered a danger for the community.
 
3. ACROSPIRIT TEACHER/FACILITATOR STANDARDS
 
We acknowledge that by default there is always a power dynamic / authority relationship between facilitators, teachers and students. It is therefore the responsibility of the facilitators and teachers to set and protect the boundaries and code of conduct as appropriate.
AcroSpirit Facilitators and Teachers commit to:
 

• Respect their position of trust and maintain appropriate boundaries with students.

• Lead by example by promoting good sportsmanship and being a role model.

• Not engage in sexual activities with a student when in a position of power or when a power dynamic is in effect.

• Deal confidentially with personal information and not share this information unless necessary and with consent.

• Challenge and report any form of bullying or abusive behavior amongst and towards any individuals.

• Act in the best interest of any child, young person or vulnerable adult.

• Do not abuse the dependency function that results from his/her position.

 
Failure to abide by this Code of Conduct will result in appropriate action being taken against the individual. Such actions may include public acknowledgement and corrective actions, or suspension or termination of teaching and/or participating at AcroSpirit events.
 
4. ACROSPIRIT CODE OF CONDUCT
 
The following code of conduct applies to all facilitators, teachers and participants at any AcroSpirit organized events, if any of these codes of conduct are violated or broken, the event facilitators will respond by taking appropriate steps and actions (this may involve direct communication, a warning system, removal from the event, and potential blacklisting from future AcroSpirit events).