RCC/ RCS Code of Conduct

Rain City Clay (RCC) and Rat City Studios (RCS) created a code of conduct to communicate expectations to staff,  assistants, facility participants, and guests in a clear and tactful manner. We can’t cover every single case of conduct, but we trust you to always use your best judgment. Reach out to the founder, Deb Schwartzkopf, studio manager, or anonymous feedback form if you face any issues or have any questions.

RCC/RCS has a mission to engage and build community through clay - one person, one neighborhood, and one experience at a time. Following this line of thinking, the relationships that develop at the RCC/RCS are important and to be tended with care. We hope that they are long-term and beneficial for everyone.

Though committed to a progressive approach to disciplinary action, RCC/RCS considers certain rule infractions and violations of standards as grounds for immediate termination of employment or participation.

• PURPOSE OF CODE: 
  The major purpose of this CODE OF CONDUCT is to promote an atmosphere of harmony and understanding at the RCC/RCS and events affiliated with these spaces, assuring participants and staff alike that the behavior of all in attendance will be guided by a common set of rules for the mutual benefit of all.
  

• CODE OF CONDUCT: 
  To accomplish this purpose, individuals are asked to live by one basic guideline:  "The Rights and Privileges of all persons are to be respected and honored at all times."
  

• VIOLATIONS OF CODE: 
  The following are violations of this Code of conduct and are prohibited at community facilities or RCC/RCS-sponsored activities:

a) Conduct that disrupts or obstructs any program or activity that is a part of the overall facility operation.

b) Any action, event, or group of events that constitutes a violation of Federal, State, or Local law.

c) Failure to comply with lawful directions given by RCS staff acting in the performance of their duties.

d) The destruction, damage, or theft of community property or the property of others.

e) Unauthorized access to company property outside of business hours.

f) Misrepresentations of RCC/RCS to a customer, a prospective customer, the general public, or an Employee (including but not limited to in-person exchanges, social media, digital correspondence, etc).

g) Any action, which in the judgment of staff, constitutes an attempt to inflict, or the actual infliction of, or injury to other participants and/or staff.

h) Any lewd, obscene or indecent conduct or expression, including profanity. Any conduct or expression that in the judgment of staff, serves to intimidate or coerce others.

i) Any infringement on the rights of other participants or staff granted by Federal, State or Local statute or any other violation of such statutes.

j) Failure to maintain a level of personal hygiene that is non-offensive in a social environment.

• ENFORCEMENT:  The above Code shall be enforced by RCC/RCS staff whose authority shall prevail in all cases.  Disciplinary action will be decided in the first instance by the RCC/RCS staff responsible for the event or program where the violation occurs. Violators of the Code that are deemed not to constitute an immediate and apparent threat to the safety of others or their property will result in disciplinary action including, but not limited to a verbal warning, suspension of the right to participate in some or all of the facility’s activities for a period of time, or permanent expulsion from the facility and/or program, depending upon the severity of the offense and whether the offense is repeated or habitual. Violations of the Code that are deemed to constitute an immediate and apparent threat to the safety of others or their property may result in immediate, temporary expulsion from the facility and/or the specific activity.

APPEAL OF ANY DECISION: An appeal of any decision may be made to the Founder, Deborah
Schwartzkopf.