Lower Adirondack Pride (“LAP”) is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment in all programs, events, services, advocacy efforts, and related activities (“LAP Activities”).

By attending, participating in, or engaging with any LAP Activity, you are deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to comply with this Code of Conduct.

1. General Obligations

All Participants must:

• Treat all individuals with dignity, courtesy, and respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or other protected characteristics.

• Conduct themselves in a manner that fosters safety, inclusivity, and community support.

• Refrain from harassment, discrimination, or behavior reasonably likely to cause harm, disruption, or discomfort to others.

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as LAP policies and procedures.
  

2. Prohibited Conduct

The following conduct is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate removal from LAP Activities:

• Harassment or Discrimination: Verbal, physical, or visual harassment; slurs; derogatory remarks; or offensive conduct based on protected characteristics.

• Bullying or Intimidation: Threats, coercion, stalking, or behavior intended to demean, silence, or harm others.

• Disruption: Conduct that interferes with, obstructs, or prevents LAP Activities from being carried out as planned.

• Illegal Substance Use: Possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs or controlled substances.

• Unauthorized Promotion: Solicitation, distribution, or promotion of outside organizations, businesses, or activities without express prior approval from LAP.

• Other Misconduct: Any behavior—whether listed above or not—that threatens safety, undermines LAP’s mission, or damages LAP’s property or reputation.

3. Event and Program Compliance

Participants must comply with all event- or program-specific schedules, rules, and facility guidelines. Vendors, partners, and volunteers remain bound by all applicable agreements with LAP, in addition to this Code.

4. Enforcement and Remedies

LAP reserves the exclusive right to interpret and enforce this Code at its sole discretion.

Corrective actions may include, but are not limited to:

• Verbal or written warnings;

• Removal from an LAP Activity without refund or compensation;

• Temporary or permanent bans from future LAP Activities;

• Termination of vendor, volunteer, or client relationships;

• Referral of unlawful conduct to law enforcement.
  

  LAP shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or expenses incurred as a result of enforcement actions under this Code.

5. Reporting and Questions

Concerns regarding conduct during an LAP Activity should be directed to:

Cam Cardinale
President, Lower Adirondack Pride
cam@loweradkpride.org

6. Binding Effect

Participation in any LAP Activity constitutes an automatic, binding agreement to abide by this Code of Conduct. LAP reserves the right to revise or amend this Code at any time without prior notice.