Code of Ethics

This Code of Ethics establishes the ethical standards expected throughout the international HADO community. It exists to protect the integrity, fairness, dignity, safety and public confidence of HADO as an international sport.

The Code sets out the conduct the International HADO Federation (IHF) expects of every person and organisation associated with the sport, and the basis on which concerns about conduct may be raised and addressed.

Compliance with this Code may also be required through membership, accreditation, appointment, participation, employment or contractual arrangements. Where such an arrangement refers to this Code, the standards set out here form part of the obligations accepted under that arrangement.

All persons within scope are expected to uphold the following principles:

Every person within scope must treat others with respect. The following are prohibited:

These standards apply in person and online, during travel, at events, in training and in any communication connected with HADO, including messaging platforms, social media and correspondence.

Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, health condition, marital or family status, political opinion or any other status protected under applicable law.

IHF supports reasonable accommodation and equal opportunities to participate in HADO, so far as is reasonably practicable and consistent with the safety and technical requirements of the sport.

Where a safeguarding concern involves immediate danger to any person, it must first be reported to local emergency services or law-enforcement authorities, and then to IHF.

Persons within scope must disclose actual, potential and perceived conflicts of interest.

A conflict must be disclosed promptly to the appropriate IHF officer or body. Where appropriate, the affected person must withdraw from discussion of, and any decision relating to, the matter concerned.

Bribery, kickbacks, secret commissions and any other improper benefit are prohibited, whether offered, solicited, given or received, and whether directly or through another person.

Only modest, lawful and customary hospitality that could not reasonably be seen as influencing a decision is permitted. Any gift or hospitality that may create an appearance of influence must be declined or disclosed.

Persons entrusted with Federation resources must keep accurate records and use those resources responsibly and only for authorised purposes.

Confidential and personal information must be accessed, used, stored and disclosed only for legitimate authorised purposes, and in accordance with applicable law and IHF policies, including the Federation's Privacy Policy.

Confidentiality does not prevent the lawful reporting of misconduct, safeguarding concerns or suspected criminal activity to IHF or to a competent authority.

Public communications relating to HADO must be accurate and respectful, and must clearly distinguish personal opinions from official IHF statements.

Persons within scope must comply with safety instructions, venue rules and equipment requirements, and must take reasonable measures to protect the safety of participants and spectators.

Participation while impaired is prohibited where it creates a safety or integrity risk.

This Code does not establish medical or anti-doping rules. Such matters are governed by the applicable IHF competition, health and safety policies as and when they are formally adopted.

IHF encourages responsible event management, waste reduction, efficient use of resources, respect for host communities, and responsible travel and procurement, so far as reasonably practical.

Persons within scope must report suspected serious misconduct honestly and promptly. Reports may be submitted to info@hadofederation.org.

Anonymous reports are accepted where technically and legally possible. Anonymity may, however, limit the ability to investigate a concern or to provide follow-up.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who makes a good-faith report, participates in an investigation, or refuses to participate in misconduct.

Knowingly false or malicious allegations may themselves constitute misconduct. A report made in good faith that cannot be substantiated is not a violation of this Code.

IHF cannot promise absolute confidentiality or guarantee any particular outcome.

Persons within scope must cooperate honestly with an authorised investigation, preserve relevant evidence and refrain from interfering with the process.

Destruction or concealment of evidence, intimidation of witnesses and false statements are prohibited.

Any measure must be proportionate to the conduct concerned and may be imposed only through an authorised process.

Any right of appeal or review is governed by the applicable IHF rules, disciplinary procedure, membership terms, event regulations or contract. This Code does not itself establish an appeal body, procedure or deadline.

IHF leadership is responsible for promoting this Code, managing conflicts of interest appropriately and supporting its consistent implementation.

All persons within scope are individually responsible for understanding and following this Code.

This Code may be reviewed periodically and amended by the appropriately authorised IHF governing body. Material changes will be published on the official IHF website.

International HADO Federation Ltd.

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