Rules of Conduct

Richard Hugo House Rules of Conduct

For the comfort and safety of Hugo House patrons, volunteers and staff, and the protection of Hugo House property, the following actions are examples of conduct not allowed on Hugo House property:

·   Engaging in any activity in violation of federal, state, local or other applicable law, or Hugo House policy;

·   Failing to comply with a reasonable staff request;

·   Being under the influence of alcohol/illegal drugs; and selling, using or possessing alcohol/illegal drugs;

·   Verbally or physically threatening or harassing other patrons, volunteers or staff, including stalking, staring, lurking or other offensive behavior;

·   Stealing, damaging, altering or inappropriate use of Hugo House property in Hugo House facilities or on Hugo House grounds, including computer hardware and software, printers, copiers, phones and other equipment;

·   Trespassing in nonpublic areas, including staff kitchen and staff offices and being in Hugo House without permission of an authorized Hugo House employee before or after operating hours;

·   Note: The 2^nd floor of Hugo House is to be used only by Hugo House staff, renters, members or those involved with programming offered by Hugo House or the renters of Hugo House facilities. 

·   Camping or sleeping on Hugo House grounds;

·   Creating disruptive noises, such as loud talking or screaming;

·   Using audible devices without headphones or with headphones set at a volume that disturbs others. Using cell phones, pagers and other communication devices in a manner that disturbs others;

·   Using restrooms for bathing or shampooing, doing laundry or changing clothes;

·   Littering;

·   Entering or being in Hugo House barefoot, without a shirt, with offensive body odor or personal hygiene or being otherwise attired so as to be disruptive to the Hugo House environment;

·   Consuming food or beverages in the Hugo House Library;

·   Using the telephone or altering any computer cables or Ethernet connections in the Hugo House Library;

·   Using Hugo House computers to view pornography or any other “adult” material, as determined by community standards;

·   Bringing in articles that measure more than 14"W x 17"H x 20"D (i.e. backpacks, bundles, suitcases), unless they are for the purpose of your involvement in a program, event or residency;

·   Leaving packages, backpacks, luggage or any other personal items unattended;

·   Using wheeled devices in Hugo House or on Hugo House grounds, except in designated areas and as authorized by Hugo House staff, including use of skateboards, roller skates, bicycles, motorized or nonmotorized scooters and shopping carts (except for motorized ADA assistive devices, wheelchairs, walkers and strollers);

·   Lying down or sleeping in the restrooms, or on any floor, or couch, table or seat in Hugo House; having feet on furniture; or blocking aisles, exits or entrances;

·   Bringing pets or animals, other than service animals necessary for disabilities, into Hugo House, except as authorized by Hugo House staff.

Enforcement of these rules will be conducted in a fair and reasonable manner. Failure to comply with the Hugo House established rules, regulations and policies could result in removal from the premises and exclusion from Hugo House for a period of one day to one year, or arrest or prosecution.