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Actions that violate the safe space of IMAS include, but are not limited to: threats to or harassment of participants at IMAS meetings or events, on the e-mail lists, or in private; persistently disruptive behavior at IMAS meeting or events, or on the IMAS e-mail lists; violations of the confidentiality of IMAS participants; fighting at any IMAS event; verbal abuse of another member (not during scenes); abuse of any policies set forth in the Code of Conduct; bylaws and violation of any rule set forth by a Dungeon Master at an IMAS event.
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In the event that the IMAS board becomes aware, through an eyewitness, verbal. or written complaint of an IMAS member or guest, that the safe space of IMAS is being threatened by an individual, the Board of Officers will conduct an investigation. If a violation is found to exist, the following procedure will be followed:
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- The individual will be informed of his/her behavior by either an Officer of the Board or the Dungeon Master and will, at the discretion of the Board, be given a chance to improve.
- Violations which may warrant, removal, suspension, revocation, banning, of a member (include but are not limited to): Violation of the Safe Space Policy, Code of Conduct, or DM guide. Additionally, harassment, threats, intimidation, verbal abuse, violence against anyone in the group or at an IMAS function. These can be in any form, IE e-mails, phone, voicemail, and written or verbal, personally, privately or on any of IMAS's listserves.
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IF THE INDIVIDUAL IS A MEMBER
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- If the individual persists with his/her threatening behavior, s/he will be ejected from the IMAS meeting or event by either an Officer or a Dungeon Master.
- The Board of Officers will vote on whether or not to restrict the membership of this individual for a period of up to 60 days. S/he will not be allowed to attend IMAS meetings, events, or participate on the email listserv for that period of time. If the member is an Officer of the Board, the Board can vote (by 2/3 majority) on whether or not to remove this person from office.
- If the individual persists with his/her threatening behavior upon return to an IMAS meeting or event after the designated period, his/her membership in IMAS may be suspended for an indefinite period of time or revoked, as determined by the Board of Officers. If the member is an Officer of the Board, he is automatically removed from office.
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IF THE INDIVIDUAL IS A GUEST
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- If the individual persists with his/her threatening behavior, he/she will be ejected from the IMAS meeting or event by either an Officer or a Dungeon Master. he/she will no longer be allowed to attend any IMAS meetings or events.
- The member who invited the guest will also be ejected from the IMAS meeting or event by either an Officer or a Dungeon Master.
- The Board of Officers will vote on whether or not to restrict the membership of this member for a period of up to 60 days. he/she will not be allowed to attend IMAS meetings, events, or participate on the e-mail listserv for that period of time.
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If there is a dispute about the behavior, the Board of Officers may choose to refer the matter to a Conciliation Panel, which will investigate the matter thoroughly and return a recommendation for action to the Board of Officers. However, investigation by the Conciliation Panel shall not be a prerequisite to action by the board
of officers on the restriction, suspension, or revocation of any membership. The IMAS Board recognizes the seriousness of this procedure and agrees not to initiate this procedure without due cause. .
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