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The Access Fund

Code of Conduct for Adopt a Crag Events


The Access Fund sponsors numerous Adopt a Crag events at various climbing areas across the country, with the goals not only of improving the physical environment but also of fostering the climbing community. We aim for events that are safe, supportive, and accessible. We therefore ask all Adopt a Crag participants and sponsors to abide by this Code of Conduct.


Safety


The site of the event may have hazards, and participants may be working with tools that could be hazardous if used incorrectly.

  • We will look out for our own safety and the safety of others. 
  • We will follow instructions of the event leaders.


Respect for the Environment


The climbing environment is a limited and non-renewable resource. 

  • We will avoid causing unnecessary damage to rocks, trails, vegetation, animal life, historic artifacts, or any other features of the climbing area and its surroundings.
  • We will respect the resource protection rules of the landowner or land manager.


Respect for Others


Climbing areas may have neighbors or other users, and maintaining good relations can be critical to continued access.

  • We will keep to designated parking areas and trails as much as possible.
  • We will avoid disturbing others through excessive noise, crowding, blocking trails, etc.
  • If others express concerns about the event, we will avoid confrontations and direct them to an event organizer.


Respect for Each Other


As part of its effort to keep the climbing community welcoming, The Access Fund strives to promote inclusive practices and principles.

  • We encourage everyone’s participation, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, socioeconomic status, experience level, or any other personal characteristic.
  • We will treat everyone with respect and dignity.
  • We will use inclusive and respectful language, and avoid slurs, profanity, inappropriate jokes, or other offensive expressions.
  • We will not tolerate harassment, intimidation, or abuse.
  • We will be mindful of others’ cultural backgrounds and experiences, and avoid assumptions or stereotypes.
  • We will strive to make the event as accessible as possible for individuals with disabilities.
  • We will be patient with each other, recognizing that if we listen to each other, we may be able to learn as well as to teach. 
  • We will ask before giving feedback, and we will avoid being defensive when feedback is given. 


Violations of the Code of Conduct

  • If possible, we will express our concerns directly and informally.
  • We will correct others gently and politely if they say something that is insensitive or offensive, but we will correct and not let offensive comments slip by.
  • When necessary, we will promptly communicate any concerns about violations of this Code of Conduct to event organizers or staff, or to The Access Fund.
  • We understand that inability to follow this Code of Conduct may lead to removal from the event, or banning from future events.


First Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
First Participant's Age Acknowledgment*
First Participant's Date of Birth*
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older
First Participant's Signature*
Second Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Second Participant's Date of Birth*
Third Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Third Participant's Date of Birth*
Fourth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Fourth Participant's Date of Birth*
Fifth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Fifth Participant's Date of Birth*
Sixth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Sixth Participant's Date of Birth*
Seventh Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Seventh Participant's Date of Birth*
Eighth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Eighth Participant's Date of Birth*
Ninth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Ninth Participant's Date of Birth*
Tenth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Tenth Participant's Date of Birth*
Parent or Guardian's Email Address

Email*
By entering your email address, you agree to receive updates from Access Fund including how to activate when there is a threat to climbing in your local area. You can unsubscribe from email updates at anytime.
Your signed waiver will be sent to the email address provided here and is available for download for three days via URL attachment.
Parent(s) or court-appointed legal guardian(s) must sign for any participating minor (those under 18 years of age) and agree that they and the minor are subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.


By signing below the parent or court-appointed legal guardian agrees that they are also subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.
Parent or Guardian's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
Parent or Guardian's Age Acknowledgment*
Parent or Guardian's Date of Birth*
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older
Parent or Guardian's Signature*
Electronic Signature Consent*
 By checking here, you are consenting to the use of your electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. You have the right to request that you sign a paper copy instead. By checking here, you are waiving that right. After consent, you may, upon written request to us, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. Your agreement to use an electronic signature with us for any documents will continue until such time as you notify us in writing that you no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing your consent. You should always make sure that we have a current email address in order to contact you regarding any changes, if necessary.


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