====== Definitions ======

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In this Policy the following words have the corresponding meaning.

Terms used in the [[rules:start|Rules of DanceSport]] are defined separately at [[rules:definitions|Definitions of DanceSport]]; where a term appears in both, the definition on this page applies for the purposes of this Code of Conduct.

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===== Activity =====

Means a DanceSport contest, match, competition, event, or activity (including training), whether on a one-off basis or as part of a series, league, or competition, registered by DanceSport Australia or a DanceSport Organisation.

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===== Administrator =====

See [[#participant|Participant]].

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===== Affiliate =====

Means a member or a Member Organisation including (as applicable) studios, districts, regions and zones.

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===== Athlete =====

See [[#participant|Participant]].

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===== Authorised Provider =====

Means any Organisation authorised to conduct an [[#activity|Activity]].

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===== Coach =====

See [[#participant|Participant]]. For accreditation levels see [[rules:definitions#accredited_coach|Accredited Coach]] in the Rules of DanceSport.

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===== Code of Conduct =====

Means this DSA Code of Conduct.

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===== Competitor =====

See [[#participant|Participant]].

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===== DanceSport =====

Means the sport of DanceSport, and a reference to DanceSport means collectively DanceSport Australia, Member Organisations and Affiliates.

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===== DSA and DanceSport Australia =====

Means DanceSport Australia Limited ACN 085 929 835 (a company limited by guarantee) and includes its successors and assigns.

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===== DanceSport Organisation =====

Means DanceSport Australia and each [[#member_organisation|Member Organisation]] or [[#affiliate|Affiliate]] that has adopted this Policy.

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===== Member Organisation =====

Means a sporting organisation that is an Affiliate member of DanceSport Australia in accordance with the provisions of the DanceSport Australia Constitution.

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===== National Integrity Framework =====

Means the set of "National Integrity Framework" integrity policies produced by Sport Integrity Australia from time to time if and as adopted by DanceSport Australia.

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===== Official =====

See [[#participant|Participant]].

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===== Participant =====

Means:
  * **(a)** An Athlete or Competitor who is registered with a [[#dancesport_organisation|DanceSport Organisation]] or entitled to participate in an [[#activity|Activity]].
  * **(b)** A Coach appointed to train an athlete or team in preparation for an Activity.
  * **(c)** An Administrator who has a role in the administration or operation of a DanceSport Organisation, including owners, directors, committee members or other persons;
  * **(d)** An Official including adjudicators, scrutineers, technical officials, or other officials appointed by a DanceSport Organisation or any league, competition, series, studio or team registered by a DanceSport Organisation;
  * **(e)** Support personnel who are appointed in a professional or voluntary capacity by a DanceSport Organisation or any league, competition, series, studio or team registered by a DanceSport Organisation including sports science and sports medicine personnel, team managers, agents, selectors, and team staff members; and
  * **(f)** A Parent/carer or spectators who is subject to registration conditions or venue conditions of entry that require compliance with this DSA Code of Conduct.

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===== Prohibited Conduct =====

Means the conduct proscribed at [[rules_code_conduct:prohibited_conduct#c5_1|clause 5.1]] of this Code of Conduct.

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===== Relevant Organisation =====

Means any of the following organisations:
  * **(a)** A [[#dancesport_organisation|DanceSport Organisation]];
  * **(b)** An [[#authorised_provider|Authorised Provider]];
  * **(c)** A team, which means any collection or squad of athletes who compete and/or train in DanceSport; and
  * **(d)** Any other organisation that has agreed to be bound by this DSA Code of Conduct.

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===== Relevant Person =====

Means any of the following individuals:
  * **(a)** An individual registered as a member of a [[#dancesport_organisation|DanceSport Organisation]];
  * **(b)** A [[#participant|Participant]];
  * **(c)** An employee employed by DanceSport Australia, a DanceSport Organisation or an [[#authorised_provider|Authorised Provider]];
  * **(d)** A contractor engaged directly or via an organisation to provide services for, or on behalf of, DanceSport Australia, a DanceSport Organisation or an Authorised Provider;
  * **(e)** A volunteer engaged by DanceSport Australia, a DanceSport Organisation or an Authorised Provider in any capacity who is not otherwise an employee or contractor, including directors and office holders, Officials, Administrators and team and support personnel; and
  * **(f)** Any other individual who has agreed to be bound by this DSA Code of Conduct.