Rules & Policies

**Maleno 29 prohibits representatives, members, and participants from engaging in repeated or severe behavior that:** 1. Causes fear, humiliation, or annoyance. 2. Offends or degrades others. 3. Creates a Hostile Environment (defined below). 4. Shows discriminatory bias aimed at establishing power or dominance based on gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, or disability, or anything considered harassment under federal or state law. (b) **Conduct is not considered harassment if it:** 1. Is an accidental hurtful comment or action. 2. Is a hurtful comment or action that is not part of a pattern. 3. Comes from a conflict between people with differing views or opinions. (c) **A "Hostile Environment" exists when conduct is so severe, ongoing, or pervasive that it interferes with someone's ability to participate in a program or activity.** Conduct is considered severe or pervasive from both a personal and reasonable outside view. A Hostile Environment can be created by repeated behavior or a single severe incident, especially if physical. A single incident, such as unwanted physical contact, may be enough to create a Hostile Environment, while a single offensive comment usually is not. Factors to consider include: 1. How severe the conduct is. 2. Whether it was physically threatening. 3. How it affected the victim’s mental or emotional state. 4. Whether it targeted multiple people. 5. Whether it happened alongside other discriminatory behavior. 6. Whether it interfered with someone’s participation in sports, education, or work. 7. Whether it raised concerns related to free speech. **Section 114: Hazing** (a) **Maleno 29 prohibits hazing** during any sanctioned program, event, activity, or competition.