Code of Conduct Policy

Members of Ta-Seti Nation are expected to conduct themselves responsibly and maintain a high standard of moral conduct.

Members are expected to manifest attributes required of good citizens, both within and outside the boundaries of the Ta-Seti Nation: respect for order, morality, personal honor, and the rights of others.

It is understood that members of Ta-Seti Nation will assume the responsibilities involved with membership by adhering to the policies and regulations of the Ta-Seti Nation.

Code of Conduct Statements

Any conduct by any member that violates another person's rights and freedoms, is subject to the Uniform Code of Community Justice Policy disciplinary procedures. These violations include but are not limited to:

Disruptive Behavior:

These are any behavior that negatively affects, impedes, or disrupts the general operation of the Ta-Seti Nation.

Deceitful Acts:

These are actions that include, but are not limited to, forgery, falsification, alteration, misrepresentation, non-disclosure, or the misuse of documents, records, identification, or educational materials.

Conduct that is Detrimental to Ta-Seti Nation or to Member Safety:

These are actions that are deemed to be detrimental, harmful, or damaging to the Ta-Seti Nation or that jeopardizes the safety of others as determined by the CO, HQ-JFTSN and the National Council. Examples include, but are not limited to, physical altercations, verbal abuse, physical abuse, slamming doors, throwing chairs, or defacing Ta-Seti Nation controlled or owned property or the property of others.

Physical/Non-physical Abuse:

These are actions or conduct that are willful and premediated actions that threatens or endangers another person’s health or safety.

1. Non-physical abuse is defined as threats, intimidation, coercion, influence, or any unwelcome conduct in any form that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent so that it alters the conditions of harmonious and peaceful existence of others.
2. Knowingly falsifying, publishing or distributing, in any form, material that tends to impeach the honesty, integrity, virtue or reputation of another person.

Harassment or Discrimination:

These are actions that discriminate or harass others based on their gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, or sexual orientation.

Sexual Misconduct:

These are actions that include, but are not limited to, sexual harassment, non-consensual sexual contact (or attempts to commit same), non-consensual sexual Intercourse (or attempts to commit same), or sexual exploitation.

Harm with Weapons:

These are actions that include, but are not limited to, the possession or distribution of any unauthorized firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, or other dangerous weapons (or chemicals/flammable liquids) or the use or threat of use of any instrument (including, but not limited to, paintball guns, pellet guns, airsoft guns, bow and arrows, knives) as a weapon to intimidate, harass or cause harm to others.

Narcotics/Alcohol:

These are actions that include, but are not limited to, being under the influence of, the unauthorized manufacturing of, possession of, cultivating of, distribution of, purchase of, or sale of alcohol or drugs (illegal or controlled) while on Ta-Seti Nation owned or controlled property or at any function authorized or supervised by the Ta-Seti Nation or in vehicles owned or leased by the Ta-Seti Nation.

Dress Code:

These are actions that include, but are not limited to, wear of Ta-Seti Nation duty and service uniforms that fails to meet the established standards for wear of same.

Violation of Laws, Directives, and Signage:

These are actions that include, but are not limited to, violating any municipal, county, state or federal law that results in adversely impact the safe operations of the Ta-Seti Nation.

1. Violations of traffic and parking rules, regulations, or signage in vehicles owned or leased by the Ta-Seti Nation.
2. Damage to or falsely using fire alarms or fire extinguishers while on Ta-Seti Nation owned or controlled property.
3. Creating an intentional obstruction that unreasonably interferes with freedom of movement, either pedestrian or vehicular. This includes, but is not limited to, leading or inciting to disrupt Ta-Seti Nation activities.
4. Failure to comply with the lawful directives of members and cadets acting within the scope of their duties, including those directives issued by the CO, HQ-JFTSN to ensure the safety and well-being of others.
5. Violations of Ta-Seti Nation policies, protocols, procedures, or signage.

Illegal Gambling:

These are actions that include, but are not limited to, participation in illegal gambling activities on Ta-Seti Nation owned or controlled property, or at any function authorized or supervised by the Ta-Seti Nation or in vehicles owned or leased by the Ta-Seti Nation.

Unauthorized Entry or Unauthorized Possession:

These are actions that include, but are not limited to, entry into, or use of any building, room, or other Ta-Seti Nation owned or controlled property, grounds, or activities without authorized approval. This also includes, but is not limited to the unauthorized possession, duplication or use of keys, lock combinations, access codes, and access cards or credentials or propping open or tampering with doors/windows on Ta-Seti Nation owned or controlled property.

Unauthorized Use of Ta-Seti Nation Equipment, Network or System:

These are actions that include, but are not limited to, the unauthorized uses of any Ta-Seti Nation owned or operated equipment, network or system including, but not limited to:

1. Knowingly spreading computer viruses;
2. Reposting personal communications without the author’s consent;
3. Copying and distributing protected and confidential materials;
4. Using the network for personal financial gain, unauthorized commercial activity, or any illegal activity;
5. Accessing or allowing access to the network with another individual's account credentials;
6. Unauthorized downloading/uploading of software or digital media;
7. Downloading/uploading, viewing or displaying unauthorized content, or any other attempt to compromise network integrity.

Tampering with Elections, or Votes:

These are actions that include, but are not limited to, tampering with the process of any Ta-Seti Nation election or vote.

Abuse of the Uniform Code of Community Justice Policy (UCCJP):

These are actions that include abuse of the Uniform Code of Community Justice Policy, and are not limited to the following:

1. Disruption or interference with the operation of the Community Incident Reporting System.
2. Disruption or interference with the operation of the Community Justice Investigation.
3. Disruption or interference with the operation of the Community Justice Council.
4. Falsification, distortion, misrepresentation, or knowingly pursuing malicious, frivolous, or fraudulent charges.
5. Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the UCCJP procedure.
6. Attempting to influence the impartiality of a participant or the UCCJP procedure.
7. Harassment (verbal or physical) or intimidation of a participant in the UCCJP procedure.
8. Failure to comply with directives or sanctions imposed under UCCJP procedure.
9. Influencing or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the UCCJP procedure.
10. Engaging in retaliatory acts in any form against any person or person(s) involved in the UCCJP procedure.

Unauthorized Entry into Ta-Seti Nation Events:

Entering or attempting to enter any Ta-Seti Nation-sponsored activity without proper credentials for admission. 

Academic Misconduct:

Plagiarizing, cheating, or committing any other form of academic misconduct including, but not limited to, unauthorized collaboration, falsification of information, or helping someone else violate reasonable standards for academic behavior. Members who engage in academic dishonesty are subject to academic consequences as determined by the instructor and disciplinary action as outlined in the Uniform Code of Community Justice Policy disciplinary procedures.

Consent Guidelines

The Ta-Seti Nation is committed to maintaining a culture of mutually informed and enthusiastic consent in which respect and safety are the focal points.

A consent culture is one in which the prevailing narrative of all human interaction is centered around enthusiastic mutual consent. It is a culture with an abhorrence of forcing anyone into anything, a respect for the absolute necessity of bodily autonomy; a culture that believes that a person is always the best judge of their own wants and needs.

All interactions among Members of Ta-Seti Nation and with those who are non-members are to be centered around enthusiastic mutual consent. Nobody is required to interact with anyone else in any way unless they choose to. To that end, all Members of Ta-Seti Nation must ensure that all interactions, from conversations to interpersonal activities, are enthusiastically consented to by all parties involved. The best way to ensure that people consent is to ask them and get their enthusiastic consent.

Members of Ta-Seti Nation are required at all times to center all interactions around enthusiastic mutual consent. Regardless of whether the setting is an official Ta-Seti Nation event or otherwise. Ethical obligations are never terminated outside of official events, and all Members of Ta-Seti Nation are expected to maintain high ethical standards in all interactions, at all times.

The Ta-Seti Nation encourages the use of the following consent frameworks;

1. The CLEAR About Consent framework by the University of Southern California
   Consent is clear and unambiguous;
   • Communication: Clear communication about what's ok with your partner, feels right for both of your, what you don't want to do.
   • Limited: Giving consent to one activity is not consent forever.
   • Enthusiastic: Asking your partner if it's good for them. You want to hear and unpressured, enthusiastic, "Yes!"
   • Active: Have active communication every step of the way. If the other person is unsure of silent, ASK!
   • Reversible: Consent can be removed at any time - after all, people do change their minds.
   
   
   
2. The FRIES consent framework by Planned Parenthood
   • Freely Given: When consent is freely given, this indicates that there was no coercion involved and the person agreed to the particular activity at their own free will.
   • Reversible: Consent is always reversible, which means that a person may agree to an activity earlier in the day or week and then realize that they no longer want to proceed. If someone reverses their decision to partake in an activity, that does not mean to guilt them into proceeding. Their decision to stop should be respected!
   • Informed: Consent is always informed. This means knowing exactly what is happening before, during, and after the activity.
   • Enthusiastic: This is important when getting consent because only “yes” means “yes.” If there is any uncertainty or hesitation, then stop.
   • Specific: This means to be firm in setting boundaries and making it clear about what you will or will not engage in.

The clear communication of desires, negotiation of all interactions, and precise boundary setting is encouraged among the Members of Ta-Seti Nation and with those whom they interact. Any behavior outside of that which the parties have negotiated, should be considered unethical, or a violation of consent.

The following activities, except when in violation of the Fraternization Policy, are encouraged among the Members of Ta-Seti Nation, provided that all participants enthusiastically consent:

1. Conversation.
2. Discussion.
3. Civil debate/argument.
4. Making new friends.
5. Flirting.
6. Dating.
7. Cuddling.
8. Sex (whatever that may mean to the individuals involved).
9. Music.
10. Responsible (and legal) drug or alcohol use.
11. Having fun.
12. Clearly communicating boundaries.
13. Clearly communicating desires.

The following activities are serious matters and such behaviors are not acceptable of the Members of Ta-Seti Nation:

1. Any violation of Ta-Seti Nation Policies.
2. Any violation of JFTSN Regulations.
3. Any violation of the Code of Conduct.
4. Any violation of the Honor Code.
5. Personal insults.
6. Harassment or intimidation - may be referred to law enforcement for disposition.
7. Maliciously or intentionally making another person uncomfortable.
8. Bigotry, including any discrimination or insult on the basis of race, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, ethnicity, disability, body size, age, physical appearance, or relationship style.
9. Intentionally/knowingly triggering others.
10. Uncivil criticism of others’ relationship style or philosophy.
11. Failing to take “no” for an answer.
12. Continuously requesting interactions after being turned down.
13. Disruption of others’ activities.
14. Violating boundaries.
15. Non-incidental touching without permission.
16. Emotional or verbal abuse.
17. Threats or other attempts at coercion - may be referred to law enforcement for disposition.
18. Photography or recording without permission.
19. Physical abuse, assault, sexual or otherwise - will be referred to law enforcement for disposition.
20. Anything illegal or otherwise unethical.
21. Spreading misinformation.

Please note: In most circumstances, Ta-Seti Nation will treat attempts to commit Code of Conduct violations as if those attempts had been completed.

Disciplinary Actions

Violations of this policy shall result in resolution and disciplinary actions under the Community Justice Process of the Uniform Code of Community Justice Policy.