Inappropriate Behaviors and Prohibited Acts:
VMC maintains an absolute zero-tolerance policy regarding any inappropriate behavior,including but not limited to the following:
(a) Physical violence or threats of violence,
(b)Verbal or physical actions that are sexually explicit or suggestive, or any other behavior
that could reasonably be interpreted as sexually inappropriate,
(c) Theft or destruction of
property,
(d) Possession of weapons or dangerous materials,
(e) Possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs,
(f) Trespassing or unauthorized entry,
(g) Fraud, forgery, or
dishonesty,
(h) Harassment, stalking, or disorderly conduct, and
(i) Any other criminal behavior under the Commonwealth of Virginia law.
This prohibition shall apply to all participants in the Competition, including massage therapists, staff, volunteers, spectators, and vendors. All participants and guests must comply with these prohibitions on inappropriate behavior.
Any violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate disqualification, ejection from VMC, permanent ban from all future VMC events, and referral to law enforcement authorities.
Suspected violations should be immediately reported to VMC organizers and staff. All reports will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. VMC provides a confidential reporting procedure to ensure that any reports of violations are handled promptly and discreetly.
In addition to disqualification and expulsion from VMC events, any violation of this policy may also result in a permanent ban from future VMC events, as well as potential civil or criminal liability. VMC will conduct a thorough investigation into any reported violations. The appeal process for disqualified massage therapists will be fair and transparent. VMC has an anti-retaliation provision to protect those who report violations
from any form of retaliation.
Punitive Action for Inappropriate Behavior, or other Prohibited Acts, or Failure to Align with VMC Vision:
Each participant in the VMC agrees to act in alignment with the VMC's vision, mission, values, goals, and rules as they may be established or amended from time to time (collectively, the "VMC Vision").
If a participant acts in a manner that is deemed by
VMC, in its sole discretion, to be an inappropriate behavior, a prohibited act, or misaligned with or in contradiction with the VMC Vision, VMC may remove any title conferred upon the participant in connection with their participation in VMC. VMC also reserves the right to ban the participant from participating in any future VMC events for a set period or time
up to and including a lifetime ban.
No Refunds:
All registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Refunds will not be provided for any reason, including but not limited to disqualification or expulsion from VMC events due to inappropriate or criminal behavior.
DO NOT LEAVE BELONGINGS UNATTENDED.
VMC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFT, DAMAGE, OR LOSS OF BELONGINGS.