Youth Protection Program Online Participant and Parent Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct is to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants in a Program/Activity (1) offered by departments or units of the university in an online or virtual setting. It applies to all program participants including minors and their parents/guardians.
Requirements:
• Respect and adhere to Program/Activity rules and guidelines including all those specific to the Program/Activity.
• Follow all instructions and directives given by Program/Activity Staff.
• Act in a courteous manner and treat participants, parents, volunteers, staff, and others with respect. The university does not condone harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, or other inappropriate behavior. Appropriate language and behavior are expected at all times.
• Maintain an individual’s right to dignity by supporting an environment that is supportive and free of unlawful discrimination.
• Obey university policies and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Do not engage in personal communication or contact with Program/Activity Staff outside of sanctioned program established times or virtual platform designated for the
Program/Activity unless it is Program/Activity related.
• Dress appropriately for video conferencing. Prohibited clothing includes anything that contains profanity or language/symbols/styles that promote the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco products, or other illegal activities.
• Sharing with others any virtual program platform links, meeting IDs, usernames,
passwords, and any other sensitive security information that provides access to such
platforms being used by the program is prohibited.
When appropriate, immediate corrective action will be taken to ensure the safety and welfare of all Program/Activity participants and staff. Failing to adhere to this Code of Conduct may result in removal from the Program/Activity and/or prohibition to register for future Programs/Activities offered at or by the University of Central Florida.

PARENT/GUARDIAN & PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT
I understand that as a condition for participating in the Program/Activity I must comply with the Program/Activity’s rules and standards of conduct and follow all reasonable direction of the Program/Activity Staff. Failure to comply with the Program/Activity’s rules and standards of conduct or failure to comply with the reasonable direction of Program/Activity Staff may result in my being dismissed from the Program/Activity and impact my ability to participate in future Programs/Activities.

I understand that my child will be subject to the rules and standards of conduct of the
Program/Activity and the University of Central Florida. I further understand that my child’s violation of the rules and standards of conduct or failure to comply with the reasonable direction of Program/Activity Staff may result in my child’s dismissal from the Program/Activity. I accept responsibility for all costs associated with removing my child from the Program/Activity, if any. I understand that dismissed participants are not eligible for a refund of any fees or expenses and may not be eligible to participate in future Program/Activities.