Code of Conduct

Event

Every TougeNation event — drives, meets, shows, and related activities (each, an "Event")

Organizer

TougeNation LLC

This Code of Conduct applies to every participant, passenger, spectator, vendor, and staff member at every Event, and is incorporated by reference into the TougeNation Participant Release, Waiver of Liability, and Assumption of Risk (the "Waiver"). Some Events add their own rules; staff will announce them, and they apply on top of this Code. Violations are handled through the escalation process in §6, which ranges from a verbal warning to permanent ban depending on severity, and may affect the protections of the Waiver with respect to resulting injuries.

1. DRIVING RULES

• Obey all posted speed limits and traffic laws at all times. No exceptions.
• Staff guide drivers are for navigation and route guidance only — not for pace-setting, driving instruction, or encouragement to drive faster than your comfort level.
• Minimum 3-second following distance between vehicles in convoy.
• No illegal racing, burnouts, drifting, or reckless driving on public roads, in parking areas, or anywhere on event property. This is a §6 step-3 offense — immediate removal without refund, no verbal warning stage.
• No alcohol or impairing substances before or during active route drives. Zero tolerance. This is a §6 step-3+4 offense — immediate removal without refund AND loss of Waiver protections for resulting injuries.
• Use turn signals for all lane changes and turns. Do not block intersections.
• If you fall behind the convoy, do not speed to catch up. Use the route links provided at check-in to rejoin at the next waypoint. If you get lost, proceed to the next waypoint safely or return to event HQ.
• Registered driver only. Only the driver named on the registration may operate the vehicle during event routes. Passengers are prohibited from driving during any active route. If the registered driver becomes unable to continue (illness, mechanical, fatigue), the vehicle must exit the route; driver swaps are not permitted mid-event, except that a licensed passenger may operate the vehicle to reach a safe stopping point or medical facility in a genuine emergency.
• Passengers: must have signed the applicable waiver — the Adult Release for passengers 18 and older, or the Minor Assumption of Risk and Parental Consent for passengers under 18 (signed by a parent or legal guardian). The driver is responsible for confirming this. Passengers must wear seatbelts at all times.
• Vehicle condition: organizers may inspect vehicles before a route drive. Vehicles with observable safety defects (fluid leaks, inoperative lights, brake warnings, unsafe tires) will be removed from the route.

2. MEETS, SHOWS, AND VENUES

• Meets and shows are often held at public parks, businesses, and other venues that host us. Respect the venue, other attendees, and the surrounding community.
• No driving through spectator areas except for staging, load-in, and load-out under staff direction.
• No open flames, no fireworks, no revving, no burnouts on event property.
• No selling merchandise outside of approved vendor booths. No soliciting.
• Leave no trace. Take your trash with you.

3. RESPECT AND CONDUCT

• No physical altercations. This is a §6 step-3+5 offense — immediate removal without refund AND potential permanent ban.
• No threats, harassment, or intimidation of any kind — verbal, physical, or online. Local law applies; staff may involve local law enforcement as appropriate.
• Respect local communities. We are guests wherever we drive and meet. Drive courteously through residential areas. Respect noise ordinances.
• Respect property — roadside businesses, residences, public infrastructure, other participants' vehicles, and venue property.
• Follow staff instructions. Event staff have full authority to enforce these rules. Staff decisions are final.
• No illegal substances on event property or on event routes.
• No firearms except by on-duty law enforcement.

4. PHOTOGRAPHY, DRONES, AND LIVESTREAMING

• Official event photography, videography, and drone footage are produced by TougeNation LLC or its designees. Participants grant a royalty-free license for use of their likeness through the Waiver.
• Personal photography is welcome and encouraged. Be courteous — ask before photographing close-ups of individuals, families, or minors.
• Drone operation by participants is prohibited without prior written permission from TougeNation LLC and a valid FAA Part 107 commercial drone license.

5. MINORS

• All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times during an Event.
• Minors may participate as passengers only after completing the Minor Assumption of Risk and Parental Consent form, signed by a parent or legal guardian.
• Lost minors: report to event HQ immediately. Staff will page the parent/guardian.

6. REPORTING AND ENFORCEMENT

How to report:

• In person: event HQ or any staff member (location announced for each Event)
• In writing: contact@touge-nation.com

What to report:

• Violations of this Code of Conduct
• Safety concerns (vehicle, road, venue)
• Lost or missing persons
• Medical concerns
• Any incident that may result in a claim

Enforcement escalation:

1. Verbal warning for minor first-time infractions
2. Removal from active convoy for safety-related infractions
3. Immediate removal from the event without refund for serious or repeated violations
4. Loss of Waiver protections for injuries resulting from rule violations
5. Permanent ban from future TougeNation events at the organizer's discretion

Staff decisions are final. There is no appeals process for in-event decisions.

7. EMERGENCY CONTACTS

When you register, you can give us the name and phone number of someone close to you. It's optional. If something happens during an Event and you need someone there for you, that is who we will reach out to. We use it for nothing else.

If you need help during an Event:

• Life-threatening emergency: 911
• Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
• Non-emergency event issues: event HQ or any staff member, or contact@touge-nation.com

TougeNation is built around driving and the people who show up for it. This Code of Conduct is designed to keep everyone safe and to keep our events focused on what they are — not what they aren't.

— The TougeNation Team