USSF Code of Ethics for Federation Referee Program (as established per USSF Policy Manual 531-11)
All members of the Federation Referee Program are expected to:
- Consider it a privilege to be part of the Federation Referee Program and use actions that will reflect credit upon that organization and its affiliates
- Maintain the dignity of the position
- Conduct themselves ethically and honorably
- Treat themselves and others respectfully and honestly
- Perform duties knowledgeably and in accordance with the Laws of the Game
- Adhere to all policies and requirements of the Federation Referee Program
- Safeguard confidential registration and performance information
- Give priority to all Federation affiliated assignments and programs
- Honor all Federation affiliated assignments and obligations
- Not discriminate against or take advantage of any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Failure to follow this Code may result in referral may result in disciplinary sanctions and decertification.