Code of Conduct

Moray SUP Club Code of Conduct

The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to create and maintain an environment in which members can go about the Clubs business free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and other unacceptable behaviour.

The Code of Conduct:

•   Sets out the standards required by Moray Sup Club as a condition of membership.

•   Applies to all members irrespective of their membership type.

•   Is intended to guide behaviours in the sport and to remind all involved in the sport and the Club not to take any action that could impact on or harm the sport or the Moray SUP Club.

You Should:

•   Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others without regard to their age, sex, gender identity, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, socioeconomic status or sexual orientation.

•   Treat others with respect so that they are able to enjoy their sport without the threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment or abuse.

•   Conduct yourself with consideration for the safety, comfort and welfare of others.

•   Behave with discretion when discussing individuals and avoid publicly criticising them in a way which they may find demeaning.

•   Respect the opinions and decisions of those in a position of leadership and/or responsibility.

•   Report discrimination in whatever form it takes.

•   Shall promote the reputation of the sport in Scotland and take all possible steps to prevent it from being brought into disrepute. 

•   Take care of all property belonging to the club or club members.

You Should Not:

•   Behave in any way which involves or could be construed as abuse of any kind, whether it be sexual, physical, emotional, neglectful or bullying.

•   Disclose or authorise to be disclosed, or use for personal gain or to benefit a third party, confidential information except with the permission of the Moray SUP Club, or as required by Legislation.

•   Misrepresent or withhold information relating to Moray SUP Club activities, systems or services (unless lawfully bound by a duty of confidentiality not to disclose such information), or take advantage of the lack of relevant knowledge or inexperience of others.

•   Publish, or cause to be published, comments about any ongoing Moray SUP Club disciplinary process. 

•   Do anything which adversely affects the sport in Scotland or the Moray SUP Club.

Breaches of the Code of Conduct

Any breach of this Code of Conduct should be notified to the Moray SUP Club Secretary. The Secretary shall be entitled to take such steps as they sees fit to monitor compliance and/or investigate any alleged breach of this Code of Conduct and all members, clubs and associates shall co-operate with the same.   Any alleged breach will be considered under the Moray SUP Club Disciplinary procedures.