GROUP POLICY
What to Do If Someone Violates the DMRC Code of Conduct
To the extent consistent with personal safety, do not condone the use of inappropriate or abusive language, inappropriate relationships, bullying, harassment, discrimination, violence, or any other conduct contrary to this Code of Conduct, or of general principles of ethics and etiquette. Challenge inappropriate behavior and language by others, and/or report it to the appropriate authorities.
Any violations of this Code of Conduct must be reported to the DMRC Administrative team. Report any alleged violations to the DMRC Admins in writing, by personal delivery, or by email at DallasMuslimRunningClub@gmail.com, identifying the individual or individuals involved, the nature of the alleged violation, any witnesses to the alleged violation, and any additional information that might be helpful in resolving the matter.
DMRC will take any and all allegations seriously, will handle them as quickly as the circumstances permit, and will act to respect the rights and confidentiality of those involved.
At the discretion of the DMRC Administrators, a finding that any individual has violated this Code of Conduct may result in:
• A verbal warning;
• A written warning; or
• Suspension or termination of that individual's membership in DMRC, together with all privileges associated with that membership. In the event of a suspension, the affected member may be reinstated only upon application for and granting of reinstatement by the Administrators.; or
• Termination of that individual's membership in DMRC, together with all privileges associated with that membership. In the event of a termination, the affected member may be reinstated only upon application for and granting of reinstatement by the Administrators
In the event of a suspension or termination, the individual affected shall not be entitled to any refund of his or her dues, in full or in part.
Any individual whose membership Upon termination of, or during any period of suspension of, any individual's membership, has been suspended or terminated without reinstatement, who has a history of actions contrary to this Code of Conduct, or who is subject to any legal order relating to such actions that individual shall be refused membership, and shall be barred from participation in DMRC runs, gatherings, and events, and other activities. All DMRC officials are empowered to enforce such a bar by any and all necessary or appropriate measures.
The DMRC Administrators' actions in this regard shall be final, and shall not be subject to any further appeal or contestation.
DMRC retains all rights to engage legal representation or to seek legal advice in connection with the application and enforcement of this Code of Conduct, to engage any appropriate law enforcement authorities, and to seek legal remedies, wherever it deems such actions to be necessary or appropriate.
In all respects, the DMRC Administrators' actions will be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
In order to foster a safe, collaborative and engaging community, DMRC has adopted the following policies in addition to the DMRC code of conduct which can be downloaded here.
As Runners of Dallas Muslim Running Club, we acknowledge and adhere to the above code of conduct and abstain from the following:
• Engaging in any action that may damage, disrupt, or impede DMRC activities, property, or reputation, or the activities, property, or reputation of DMRC members or other members of the community.
• Use abusive or vulgar language, yell, taunt, or threaten physical, verbal, or emotional violence upon another DMRC member, a club or race volunteer, an event spectator, or anyone else you may come into contact with.
• Seeking to impose your personal, religious, or political beliefs or opinions onto others, or represent your beliefs or opinions as those of DMRC.
• Engaging in any discriminatory actions or make discriminatory or derogatory statements, comments, or slurs, including but not limited to any actions, statements, comments, or slurs based on sex, gender, race, ethnic or national origin, culture, marital or family status, socio-economic status, religion, political affiliation, age, weight, ability or disability, sexual orientation, or any other suspect category.
• Act in any manner that could be deemed as harassment in any form, including but not limited to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for inappropriate favors, and verbal, emotional, or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
• Engaging in bullying in any form, including but not limited to any use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively dominate others.
• Engaging in any other activity not in the spirit of this Code of Conduct.
Further Information on Harassment
Harassment consists of any behavior that is intimidating, demeaning, threatening, abusive, or offensive toward an individual or group, which is known or should reasonably be known as unwelcome, and which creates or may create a hostile or uncomfortable environment for that individual or for members of that group. It includes, but is not limited to, any inappropriate conduct, comment, display, action, or gesture of a personal nature, or based on sex, gender, race, ethnic or national origin, culture, marital or family status, socio-economic status, religion, political affiliation, age, weight, ability or disability, sexual orientation, or any other suspect category. (See Harassment in Code of Conduct for Details.)