CPCA Policies

In Person Courses and Summits

Registration Fee Policy

Registration fees must be paid in full 20 business days prior to the event, or your registration will be canceled for non-payment. If you are registering for an event within 20 business days prior to the event you must pay the registration fee in full at the time of registration.

Cancellation Policy

1. Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to Heidi Ursino.
2. Cancellations received at least 20 business days prior to the beginning of the course date will receive a full refund.
3. Cancellations received 19 to 10 business days before the training will be subject to a 10% administrative fee.
4. Cancellations received less than 10 business days prior to the event will not receive a refund and will therefore forfeit their registration fee.

Registration fees are transferable within the same fiscal year if notified at least 10 business days before the start of the course. All changes must be made 10 days prior to the start of the course. NO SHOWS forfeit full registration fee. Course fees are NOT transferable after the final course date of fiscal year.

*In the event of a genuine emergency that prevents you from adhering to our standard cancellation policy, we kindly request that you provide an explanation of the emergency. This helps us assess the situation and consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis. We value your transparency and will do our best to accommodate reasonable requests.

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Executive Leadership Institute at Drucker

Registration Fee Policy

Registration fees must be paid in full 90 business days prior to the event, or your registration will be canceled for non-payment. If you are registering for an event within 90 business days prior to the event you must pay the registration fee in full at the time of registration.

Cancellation Policy

1. Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to Heidi Ursino.
2. Cancellations received at least 90 business days prior to the beginning of the course date will receive a full refund.
3. Cancellations received 89 to 60 business days before the training will be subject to a $1,000 administrative fee.
4. Cancellations received less than 60 business days prior to the event will not receive a refund and will therefore forfeit their registration fee.

*In the event of a genuine emergency that prevents you from adhering to our standard cancellation policy, we kindly request that you provide an explanation of the emergency. This helps us assess the situation and consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis. We value your transparency and will do our best to accommodate reasonable requests.

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Virtual Trainings

Registration Fee Policy

Registration fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.

Cancellation Policy

1. Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to Heidi Ursino. 
2. Cancellations received at least 2 business days (48 hours) prior to the beginning of the course date will receive a full refund. 
3. Cancellations received less than 2 business days (48 hours) prior to the event will not receive a refund and will therefore forfeit their registration fee. 
4.  No-shows forfeit full registration fee. Course fees are NOT transferable for virtual trainings.

Annual Training Symposium

Registration Fee Policy
Registration fees must be paid in full 30 business days prior to the event, or your registration will be canceled for non-payment (last day to pay is February 7th, 2025). If you are registering for an event within 30 business days prior to the event you must pay the registration fee in full at the time of registration.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to Carlin Cline.
• Cancellations received on or before February 7th, 2025 will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations received from February 8th, 2025 to February 27th, 2025 will be subject to a $100 administrative fee.
• Cancellations received on or after February 28, 2025 will not receive a refund.
• No shows forfeit full registration

Substitution Policy

All substitutions must be made by February 27th. After that time, all substitutions must be made onsite at check-in.

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Women Leaders in Law Enforcement® Training Symposium

Registration Fee Policy

Payment for your registration must be received no later than August 1, 2024. If you are unable to pay by this date you must communicate your payment issue to CPCA. If we have not received your payment or corresponded with you by August 1, 2024 your registration will be cancelled. Any registrations placed after August 1st, must be paid at the time of purchase with a credit card. Please direct all questions and communications to, Carlin Cline.

Cancellation Policy

1. All cancellations must be in writing and emailed to Carlin Cline.
2. Cancellations received on or before August 1, 2024 will receive a full refund.
3. Cancellations received between August 2, 2024 and August 16, 2024 will be subject to a $100 administrative fee.
4. Cancellations received after August 16, 2024 will not receive a refund.
5. No shows forfeit full registration fee.

TBD Policy

All agencies may only register up to 10 TBD slots. All TBD names must be submitted to Carlin Cline by July 1, 2024. Any names not received by then will be cancelled.

Substitutions Policy

Attendee substitutions are accepted until August 21, 2024. After that time, all other substitutions must be made onsite at check-in.

PARTIES INVOLVED / TERM

The following terms and conditions apply to and are part of the contract agreement between the California Police Chiefs Association (“CPCA”) and your company (“Partner” or “You”) for your participation as a Partner to the CPCA for the 2024 calendar year ending on December 31.

PARTNER OBLIGATIONS

You agree to the following:

1.   Provide an executed copy of the Partner Agreement to CPCA

2.   Complete the online partner registration form on the CPCA website.

3.   Pay all applicable fees and charges to CPCA.

4.   Review and remain in compliance with the CPCA Terms and Conditions

5.   Review and remain in compliance with the CPCA Code of Conduct.

6.   Provide a high-resolution logo.

7.   Complete the product/service description.

8.   Provide CPCA with a link to your website.

9.   Provide names and contact information to include in the Partner website listing.

10. Timely respond to deadlines set and “respond by” dates outlined in the schedule of benefits in order to receive agreed upon services. It is expressly agreed by the Partner that in the event the Partner fails to respond by dates provided, CPCA cannot guarantee services provided, especially concerning exhibit or booth space availability and location.

CPCA OBLIGATIONS

CPCA agrees to the following:

1.   Provide Partner with the benefits outlined in their Partner Packet.

2.   Send Partner a “Partner Guide” outlining the schedule for fulfilling benefits throughout the year and the CPCA Partner logo associated with their level of Partnership.

3.   Provide ongoing staff support to fulfill the Partner benefits throughout the year.

DISCLAIMER

While CPCA is committed to recognizing and supporting You to the best of its ability, it's essential to clarify that CPCA does not provide, and explicitly disclaims, any representation, warranty, assurance, or guarantee regarding the success or failure of the partnership opportunity for the Partner.

APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT

1.   You acknowledge and agrees that these CPCA Terms and Conditions, Partner Agreement, Code of Conduct, and Partnership Packet form a binding contract (the “Agreement”) once registration is received, and the Partner Agreement is signed.

In the event of conflict between the documents forming this agreement the order of priority shall be as listed above in descending order

PAYMENT TERMS

1.   The Partner agrees to pay the fees in accordance with the amounts and payment terms set out in the Partnership Agreement.

2.   The Partner agrees to pay the total fee for the Partner level selected by March 1^st, 2024, for the Partnership unless a pre-arranged payment schedule is agreed upon in writing prior to registration.

3.   CPCA is entitled to refuse registration/entry to any agreed upon event and/or conference until such time as all fees have been remitted in full or paid in accordance to their payment schedule.

4.   In case the Partner does not participate in the event under the defined contractual obligations, the duty to pay the agreed upon fee is maintained even if the Partner does not take advantage of these included benefits or does not participate at the events.  Should Partner decline or fail to participate in any given event, Partner disclaims any damages against CPCA for such failure to participate. 

TERMINATION AND CANCELLATION

This Agreement terminates upon conclusion of the calendar year. A new agreement shall be required for each calendar year you seek to participate as a Partner.  Either party can terminate this agreement by giving a written notice of thirty (30) days to the other. Should the Partner opt to cancel the agreement, it is essential to acknowledge that no refund of partnership fees will be provided. Furthermore, any outstanding fees owed by the Partner upon termination will remain due and payable. If CPCA terminates the contract before March 31 of the contract year, a full refund will be issued. If the termination occurs for cause after March 31, no refund will be issued. If CPCA terminates after March 31 without cause CPCA shall refund a prorated amount of fees paid. 

CONFIDENTIALITY 

The Parties agree that all Confidential Information will be used by the receiving Party solely for the purpose of performance hereunder, and will be kept confidential by the receiving Party and its officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents and advisors; provided that any of such information may be disclosed by the receiving Party to its officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, and advisors who need to know such information for the purpose of performance hereunder or to such third parties as required under federal or state law. “Confidential Information” means any confidential or proprietary information or data disclosed by a Party (the “Disclosing Party”) to the other Party (the “Recipient”) under or in contemplation of this Agreement and may include, but is not limited to information relating to marketing philosophy and objectives, competitive advantages and disadvantages, the types of services provided, the Partnership Fee, financial results, the names and addresses of agents and service providers and a variety of other non-public information and material.  The obligation of confidentiality shall survive termination of this Agreement. 

 LICENSE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 

A.   CPCA is the sole owner of all right, title, and interest to all CPCA information, including CPCAs Partner Logos, trademarks, trade names, and copyrighted information, unless otherwise provided. CPCA hereby grants to Partner a limited, non-exclusive license to use (subject to Partner’s brand guidelines and approval) certain of CPCA’s intellectual property, including CPCA’s name, acronym, and Partner logo (collectively, the “CPCA’s Property”), solely in connection with promotion of Partner’s corresponding Partnership level. Partner agrees that it shall not use CPCA’s Property in a manner that states or implies that CPCA endorses Partner (or Partner’s products or services). It is understood that CPCA retains the right to review and approve in advance all uses of such intellectual property, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 

B.     Partner is the sole owner of all right, title, and interest to all Partner information, including Partner logos, trademarks, trade names, and copyrighted information, unless otherwise provided. Partner hereby grants to CPCA a limited, non-exclusive license to use certain of Partner’s intellectual property, including names, trademarks, and copyrights (collectively, “Partner Property”), solely to identify Partner as an Associated Partner and / or sponsor. Partner represents and warrants that it has not previously disposed of any of the rights herein granted to Partner or previously granted any rights adverse thereto or inconsistent therewith; that there are no rights outstanding which would diminish, encumber or impair the full enjoyment or exercise of the rights herein granted to CPCA; and that the Partner Property does not and will not violate or infringe upon any patent, copyright, literary, privacy, publicity, trademark, service mark, or any other personal or property right of any third party. 

 C.    Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, all rights, and privileges for use of the other party’s Property shall expire, and each party shall discontinue the use of such other party’s property. 

CPCA PARTNER LOGO USAGE

Current partners in good standing may use the CPCA partner logo and name along with a link to www.californiapolicechiefs.org on their website to highlight the partnership.

Use of the CPCA partner logo in other applications such as in ads, co-branded wearables, premium items, etc. must be approved in writing in advance by CPCA.

1.      Grant of License: The CPCA hereby grants the Partner a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the CPCA partner logo solely for the purposes outlined in this Agreement.

2.      Permitted Use: The Partner may use the CPCA partner logo solely for the promotion of the collaborative effort between both parties as outlined in this Agreement. Any use outside the scope of this Agreement requires explicit written consent from the CPCA.

3.      Logo Modification: The Partner agrees not to alter, modify, or manipulate the CPCA partner logo in any way without prior written approval from the CPCA.  The logo must be displayed in the same form as produced by the CPCA, except that the logo may be enlarged or reduced in size proportionally.

4.      Duration of Use: The Partner/Sponsor's right to use the CPCA partner logo will remain in effect for the duration of this Agreement, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms herein.

NON-ENDORSEMENT 

This Agreement shall not be deemed nor construed as an endorsement by CPCA of Partner or its actions, undertakings, or endeavors and similar, said agreement shall not be deemed nor construed to serve as an endorsement by CPCA of Partner or its products or services. This Agreement is not intended to create any joint operating relationship or formal business partnership by and between the parties other than Partner’s participation as a preferred Partner or associated sponsor.

INDEMNIFICATION 

Notwithstanding the use of the term Partner herein, this Agreement shall not constitute or be considered a partnership, employer-employee relationship, joint venture, or agency between CPCA and the Partner.  The Partner shall indemnify and hold CPCA, and all associated contract event facilities, and their respective directors, officers, affiliates, and employees, harmless from and against any and all claim, loss, liability, damage, actions, suit, judgment, or expenses (including all reasonable attorneys’ fees) on account of personally injury, death, or damage to or loss of property or profits which arise out of or are contributed to by the act, omissions, negligence, fault, or misconduct of the Partner, or its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, or invitees. 

Partner indemnifies and holds harmless CPCA for any actions, causes of action, or claim that may be alleged or asserted by any party arising out of use or utilization of Partner’s products and/or services and any negligence of employees, officers, and agents of Partner. Such indemnification and hold harmless shall extend to all claims, actions, and causes of actions, including but not limited to judgments, interest, attorney’s fees, and costs incurred therein. 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Neither party will be liable to the other for any speculative, special, incidental, indirect, remote, or consequential damages arising from such party’s performance or failure to perform.  Notwithstanding any other provision of these terms and conditions or the Partnership agreement, CPCA’s entire liability to partner or otherwise arising in connection herewith will not exceed the amount paid to CPCA by Partner within the preceding 12 months pursuant to the Partner Agreement and event which gave rise to such liability.

CONFERENCE CANCELLATION

Should the CPCA cancel any scheduled conference/event, the CPCA retains the discretion to refund the paid amount or credit the paid amount to a rescheduled or subsequent CPCA conference/sponsored event.  CPCA will not be held liable for any expenses (other than fees collected by CPCA) which may be incurred by the Partner, including travel fees, lodging or labor expenses.

PARTNER/SPONSOR BOOTH GUARANTEE

Depending on your level of partnership, certain packages ensure the provision of booth space at a CPCA conference or specified event(s) mentioned in the Partnership agreement. Partners will receive priority status for selecting their booth allowing them a specified window to choose their preferred location. This prioritization guarantees partners the first opportunity to secure their desired booth location. While CPCA staff will make every effort to reserve a block of preferred booth locations, all reserved locations will be released 60 days prior to the start of the conference or specified event for fulfillment.  Partner agrees CPCA will not be held liable for the unavailability of booth space if Partner or

Sponsor fails to reserve within the timeframe provided after being contacted about availability. In cases of non-selection of booth space leading to unavailability, Partner agrees that this particular Partner benefit will be forfeited.

CPCA obligation to provide Partners benefits related to conference or trade show are subject to Partner agreeing to all Trade Show Terms and Conditions and Rules and Regulations. 

SCHEDULING PRIVATE EVENTS & MEETINGS

Corporate Partners, Sponsors and Exhibitors are prohibited from scheduling any one-on-one meetings or hosting private meals, meetings, events, etc. during any CPCA scheduled event/conference without prior approval from the CPCA. Feel free to coordinate with the CPCA team to ensure any outside gathering does not overlap with the CPCA conference/event schedule. 

MEDIA RELEASE

Occasionally our events may be photographed by staff or a professional photographer. By agreeing to the terms and conditions, Partners give unconditional permission to CPCA to use their photographic/filmed image for the purposes of promoting, publicizing and advertising CPCA. Images taken will remain the property of the CPCA and may be used in its publications, website, and other publicity material. Those wishing to opt out of this media release must notify CPCA in writing by emailing Heather Palka prior to any event they are registered for.

FORCE MAJEURE  

Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform its obligations under any part of these Terms and Conditions or the Partnership Agreement due to events beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of god, extreme weather, flood, fire, strikes, riots, terrorism, war, governmental acts, risk to public health, etc. or anything that would make a performance of the obligations illegal or impossible. In the event of force majeure, CPCA shall be under no obligation to refund all, or part of the sums paid by the Partner. CPCA shall be under no liability to the Partner which may result thereof.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION 

Each party commits that in the event a dispute should arise under this Agreement or relating in any manner hereto, the parties agree to attempt to mediate their dispute prior to the commencement of formal litigation (i.e., the filing of a lawsuit or other legal proceeding), using a third-party mediator. The costs of such mediation shall be equally divided between the parties.  Such mediation shall be conducted by each party designating a duly authorized officer or other representative to represent the party, with authority to bind the party, and that the parties agree to exchange informally such information as is reasonably necessary and relevant to the issues being mediated.  If such mediation is unsuccessful, then either party shall have the right to initiate litigation.  All mediation proceedings shall be confidential, and no information exchanged in such mediation shall be discoverable or admissible in any litigation involving the parties.  In the event a party seeks equitable relief (such as injunctive relief or specific performance), or in the event of an approaching deadline prescribed by an applicable statute of limitation, then there shall be no requirement that such party utilize the mediation process referred to herein. 

ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS

Should any Party breach these Terms and Conditions or the Partnership Agreement, the substantially prevailing, non-breaching Party will be entitled to an award of its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees expended in any action to seek injunctive or other relief based upon the terms of these Terms and Conditions.

GOVERNING JURISDICTION 

These Terms and Conditions and all matters regarding CPCA Partnership shall be governed by and enforced under the laws of the State of California.  The jurisdiction for any disputes arising from or related to these Terms and Conditions shall be exclusively in the state and federal courts located within the jurisdiction of Sacramento, California. 

SEVERABILITY 

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, void, and/or illegal, all remaining terms, provisions and conditions are in full force and effect. 

ADDITIONS OR CHANGES  

If the need arises to change aspects of this agreement, it may be done with both sides agreeing to said changes. All changes must be agreed to in writing and signed by CPCA and Partner. 

ASSIGNMENT  

This Agreement, or the rights granted under it, may not be assigned, transferred or sublicensed by either party without the express prior written consent of the other party. 

CODE OF CONDUCT

The Partner acknowledges and agrees to the CPCA Code of Conduct. Every Partner representative is responsible for being fully aware of and upholding the contractual agreement your company makes requiring adherence to the CPCA Terms and Conditions and will abide by our associated CPCA Code of Conduct during the entire Partnership term.

During any CPCA event, CPCA reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to expel or refuse admission to any representative of the Partner Company or invitees whose conduct is, in its opinion, not in keeping with the character and spirit of CPCA.

ELECTRONIC ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Electronic acceptance of the Terms and Conditions presented in the CPCA Partnership Terms and Conditions constitutes agreement by the Partner to abide by all the terms and conditions, rules and regulations contained therein.  Partner affirms he or she has read and understand these Terms and Conditions and have had opportunity to review them with legal counsel prior to executing the electronic acceptance.  Violation of any of these terms will forfeit the remainder of your 2024 partnership benefits and may result in ineligibility for future sponsor opportunities.

I. PREFACE

This Code of Conduct sets the standard of conduct expected of participants of all CPCA functions, both in-person and virtual. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term 'Participants' shall refer to attendees, committee members, volunteers, presenters, proposal authors, scholarship recipients, volunteers, conference staff, partners, sponsors, exhibitors, vendors and anyone involved in the participation, facilitation or representation of any CPCA function. This Code of Conduct sets the expectation that all participants will actively work to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment and strictly prohibits harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, physical altercations and/or discriminatory behavior. Participation in CPCA activities is conditional upon acceptance of this Code of Conduct. 

If you experience or witness a violation of this Code of Conduct, please submit a report by clicking here or in any manner specified in Section IV.

II. SCOPE

This Code of Conduct applies to all aspects of CPCA activities where an individual’s behavior affects the ability of others to participate. This includes within the virtual platforms, conference and training sessions, planning meetings, informal side meetings, social platforms, email discussions, and other related interactions. This Code of Conduct applies to all participants.

III. STANDARD OF CONDUCT

CPCA seeks to offer a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for learning and sharing, guided by the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. These values can only thrive in an environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, physical altercations and/or discriminatory behavior. 

The standard of conduct is set forth below and is further defined in Section VI. Anyone asked to cease behavior in violation of this Code of Conduct is expected to comply immediately. Engaging in prohibited behavior is subject to enforcement action, which may include being removed from the function or its online spaces. 

Behavior that is expected and encouraged:

• Be respectful, inclusive, and accepting of others. Actively seek to challenge your personal biases, assumptions, and preconceived stereotypes. Approach differences with openness and curiosity.
• Be conscious of how your words and actions might harm others (even unintentionally). Take time to educate yourself on how to be more inclusive, and listen when someone takes the time to educate you.
• Be aware of privilege and power dynamics. If you find you are talking or commenting a lot, consider stepping back to leave more space for others. If you share the work or ideas of others, give credit where it is due.
• Be considerate of privacy and personal boundaries. Give others a chance to “opt-in” to personal interactions, and respect limits when they are set.
• Be constructive in offering criticism, and be gracious in accepting it. Consider “calling in” rather than “calling out,” and direct critiques toward ideas rather than people.
• Be committed to maintaining an educational environment. If you are affiliated with a proprietary product or service, do not engage in advertising activities, except as explicitly permitted by a sponsor or vendor agreement.

Behavior that is strictly prohibited:

• Discrimination, including unfavorable or disparate treatment to others because of any aspect of their identity, appearance, or protected class.
• Harassment and harassing behavior, including use of epithets and slurs, derogatory or hostile comments, repeated attempts to make unwelcome contact, or any behavior that interferes with another person’s participation in the conference.
• Sexual harassment, including use of sexual images, jokes of a sexual or gendered nature, or any unwelcome contact of a sexual nature in any medium. 
• Intimidation, including insults, humiliation, ridicule, and attempts to frighten, isolate or control.
• Physical altercations, including intentionally shoving, pushing or otherwise being physically aggressive towards another.

IV. REPORTING PROCESS

The process for reporting violations of this Code of Conduct and how we respond to reports is laid out in this section.

1. HOW TO REPORT A VIOLATION

Reports may be submitted in the following ways:

• Via an Online Form (which includes the option to submit anonymously).
• Email: report@californiapolicechiefs.org.
• Directly to any attending CPCA Team Member.

Reports may be submitted by:

• Individuals who have been harmed by a violation of this Code of Conduct.
• Witnesses to a violation of this Code of Conduct.
• Third parties in possession of information regarding a violation of this Code of Conduct.

Please click here to view our Reporting Guidelines for a comprehensive description of the reporting process.

2. CONFIDENTIALITY AND ANONYMITY

Those submitting Code of Conduct reports may request confidentiality. CPCA takes confidentiality seriously and will protect confidentiality in the reporting process to every extent possible. Confidential information will be circulated to the minimum number of people necessary to process the report, and documentation will be handled with utmost sensitivity. However, it may be necessary for CPCA to share reported information with those parties responsible for investigations of a criminal, civil or administrative matters.

Reports may be submitted anonymously. While anonymous reports will be taken seriously, reporting an incident anonymously or wishing not to disclose key details (e.g. the name of the person being reported) may inhibit CPCA’s ability to take enforcement action. 

3. REPORTS REGARDING FUNCTION OFFICIALS

If a report is submitted regarding any member of the Board, Committee, Staff Representative, or other person involved in organizing the function, the person reported will not be allowed to view the report, participate in running the investigation, or access any of the records pertaining to the report, except as required by law or equity.

V. ENFORCEMENT AND SANCTIONS

Engaging in harmful behavior has consequences. CPCA may impose sanctions depending on the severity of a violation. 

Examples of potential actions by CPCA may include: 

• Issuing a written or verbal warning.
• Removing comments, materials, or recordings with harmful content.
• Ending a presentation early.
• Removing a person from volunteer or committee responsibilities.
• Expelling a person from the function.
• Blocking or reporting a person in online platforms (Facebook, Twitter, email lists, etc.)
• Imposing a ban on future participation in CPCA events.
• Reporting a person’s behavior to the appropriate authorities. 

A person sanctioned for violating the Code of Conduct is expected to comply with the terms of the sanctions, and non-compliance may be grounds for further sanctions.

VI. DEFINITIONS OF PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR

This section provides further definitions for what constitutes prohibited behavior under Section III.

1. DISCRIMINATION 

Discrimination occurs when a participant is denied equal opportunity and suffers unfavorable or disparate treatment because of that individual’s identity, which may include their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or other protected categories under the law.  

2. HARASSMENT AND HARASSING BEHAVIOR

Harassment is unwelcome conduct (whether physical, verbal, written, or via technology) that is based on a person’s identity or protected class, which may include their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or other protected categories under the law. Moreover, harassing behavior not based on any of the above discriminatory factors that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment also is unacceptable and subject to enforcement action under the Code of Conduct. Harassment and harassing behavior has the purpose or potential effect of interfering with an individual’s ability to participate in CPCA functions.

Some examples of harassment include (but are not limited to):

• Offensive comments related to a person’s identity or protected class
• Using epithets, slurs or stereotypes
• Mocking, ridiculing, or mimicking another’s culture, accent, appearance, or customs
• Deliberate intimidation, threats of violence, or incitement of violence (including encouraging self-harm)
• Stalking or following a person
• Harassing photography or recording, including logging online activity for harassment purposes
• Continued one-on-one communication after requests to cease such communications by the other party(ies)
• Publication of private information, including private communications (unless publication is necessary to protect oneself or others from intentional abuse) or deliberate “outing” of any aspect of a person’s identity without their consent

3. SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Sexual Harassment encompasses unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical behavior of a sexual or gendered nature that interferes with an individual’s ability to participate in CPCA activities or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Sexual harassment can include such behaviors as unwanted touching or unwelcome conduct (whether physical, verbal, written, or via technology) of a sexual or gendered nature.  

Some examples of sexual harassment include (but are not limited to):

• Unwelcome and repeated flirtations, propositions, advances, staring, or other sexual attention
• Unwelcome physical contact
• Use of sexually suggestive language, gestures, or sounds (including whistling)  
• Display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures
• Offensive, insulting, derogatory, or degrading remarks related to sex or gender
• Unwelcome comments about appearance
• Deliberate misgendering, including deadnaming (referring to someone who has changed their name by their previous name) and intentional use of pronouns that do not correspond to a person’s gender identity or specified preferences
• Sexual jokes or use of sexually explicit or offensive language
• Gender- or sex-based pranks
• Demands for sexual favors in exchange for favorable or preferential treatment