03/17/2026
Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle and The Olympic and Rainier Empire
212 Broadway East #12274
Seattle, WA. 98102
March 17, 2026
RE: ISCSORE from the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle is aware of a
situation involving the titular head of the ICS that occurred during Seattle Coronation 2026. We are in communication with the ICC and hope to reach a satisfactory conclusion quickly.
The Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle, is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all. We have a strict zero-tolerance policy against bullying in any form, including verbal, physical, and cyberbullying.
Bullying, defined as intentional, repeated, and harmful behavior, is not consistent with our values and will not be tolerated.
We encourage anyone who has witnessed or experienced bullying to report it immediately to any Board member.
All reports will be investigated promptly, thoroughly, and confidentially. We are dedicated to supporting victims and taking appropriate, decisive action to ensure a
safe, respectful, and supportive community for everyone.
Sincerely,
ISCSORE Board of Directors
ISCSORE Code of Conduct Policy:
G. Non-Discrimination/Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure: The Imperial Court of Seattle (ISCSORE, Inc.) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Public Benefit Corporation in the State of Washington that hosts and participates in a variety of entertainment and educational events, and activities to raise monies, which support the causes of other diverse community-based charitable
organizations that do not discriminate based upon race, age, gender, s*xual orientation, religion or ethnic background. Our purpose is to collect charitable contributions from individuals and organizations, to distribute those contributions to other not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit charitable organizations, and to have fun while doing it. Our intent is to allow membership to any individual or organization. Though our primary membership is drawn from the LGBT culture we believe everyone has the right of inclusion and the desire to help their community.
The ISCSORE, Inc. is committed to a friendly, social, collaborative, charitable environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual, all ISCSORE, Inc. members, monarchs, titleholders, imperial family members, contractors, and designated representatives has the right to participate in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices,including harassment with any ISCSORE, Inc. sponsored events or event affiliated with ISCSORE, Inc.
Therefore, The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc..) expects that all relationships among persons in the organizations will be highly respectful and free of bias, prejudice and harassment.
Non-Discrimination & Equal Opportunity:
It is the policy of The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) to ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, s*xual orientation, transgender, gender identity, age, social economic status, marital status, disability, veteran or draft status; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Retaliation is also prohibited.
The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) encourages reporting of all perceived incidents of discrimination or harassment. It is the policy of The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) to promptly and thoroughly
investigate such reports. The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) prohibits retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment or participates in an investigation of such reports.
Definitions of Harassment:
1. Sexual harassment constitutes discrimination and is illegal under federal, state and local laws. For the purposes of this policy, s*xual harassment is defined, as in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Guidelines, as unwelcome s*xual advances, requests for s*xual favors and other verbal or
2. Physical conduct of a s*xual nature when, for example: (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's membership; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for making eligibility or a decision affecting such individual; or
(3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's participation in the organization or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. Sexual harassment may include a range of subtle and not so subtle behaviors and may involve individuals of the same or different gender. Depending on the circumstances, these behaviors may include, but are not limited to: unwanted s*xual advances or requests for s*xual favors; s*xual jokes and innuendo; verbal abuse of a s*xual nature; commentary about an individual's
body, s*xual prowess or s*xual deficiencies; leering, whistling or touching; insulting or obscene comments or gestures; and other physical, verbal or visual conduct of an unwanted s*xual nature.
3. Harassment on the basis of any other protected characteristic also is strictly
prohibited. Under this policy, harassment is verbal, written or physical conduct that
denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of his/her
race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, s*xual orientation, transgender, gender identity,
age, social-economic status, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran or draft status; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or that of his/her relatives, friends or associates, and that: (i) has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating,
hostile or offensive professional and courteous environment; (ii) has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work and performance for the organization, or
(iii) otherwise adversely affects an individual's ability to fully participate in the
ISCSORE, Inc. organization. Individuals and Conduct Covered These policies apply to each individual, all ISCSORE, Inc. members, monarchs, titleholders, imperial family members, contractors, and designated representatives, whether related to conduct engaged in by fellow ICSF Inc. members or by someone not directly connected to The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) (e.g. an outside vendor, consultant or customer or community member). Conduct prohibited by these policies is unacceptable at any ISCSORE, Inc. sponsored event or any event affiliated with ISCSORE, Inc. including meeting locations, this also includes any event-related setting outside the organization, such as during road trips, business meetings, coronations, fundraising activities and other social events.
Reporting an Incident of Harassment, Discrimination or Retaliation:
The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) encourages reporting of all perceived incidents of discrimination, harassment or retaliation, regardless of the offender's identity or position in the organization. Individuals who believe that they have been the victim of such conduct should discuss their concerns with The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) Board of Directors and complete an incident report; a detailed accounting of the incident within forty-five (45) days. See the Complaint Procedure described in the next section. In addition, The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) encourages individuals who
believe they are being subjected to such conduct promptly to advise the offender
that his or her behavior is unwelcome and request that it be discontinued immediately. Often this action alone will resolve the problem. The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc.(ISCSORE, Inc.) recognizes, however, that an individual may prefer to pursue the matter through a ISCSORE, Inc. formal complaint procedure. ISCSORE, Inc. shall adhere to the By-Laws and Codes of Conduct that describes
the due process and procedure for such violations of the Non-Discrimination Harassment and Retaliation Policy.
Complaint Procedure:
Individuals who believe they have been the victims of conduct prohibited by this policy statement or believe they have witnessed such conduct should discuss their concerns with the any Board Member. The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) encourages the prompt reporting (within 45 days) of complaints or concerns so that rapid and constructive action can be taken before relationships become irreparably strained. Therefore, the 45-day reporting period has been established, early reporting and intervention have proven to be the most effective method of resolving actual or perceived incidents of harassment and
discrimination. Any reported allegations of harassment, discrimination or retaliation will be investigated promptly. The investigation may include individual interviews with the parties involved and, where necessary, with individuals who may have observed the alleged conduct or may have other relevant knowledge.
Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigatory process to the extent consistent with adequate investigation and appropriate corrective action. Retaliation against an individual for reporting harassment or discrimination or for participating in an
investigation of a claim of harassment or discrimination is a serious violation of this policy and, like harassment or discrimination itself, will be subject to disciplinary action. Acts of retaliation should be reported immediately and will be promptly investigated and addressed.
Misconduct constituting harassment, discrimination or retaliation will be dealt with
appropriately. Responsive action may include, for example, training, referral to counseling and/or disciplinary action such as warnings, reprimands, temporary or permanent withdrawal of titles, censure, member suspension or termination of membership, as The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) believes appropriate under the circumstances.
Notwithstanding, ISCSORE, Inc., independent due process to remedy violation(s)
of the Non-Discrimination Policy or prevent any future violation(s) of the Non Discrimination Policy, the complainant may also choose to exercise his/her rights under federal state, or local non-discrimination laws to resolve their reported complainant or alleged violation(s) of discrimination or harassment. False and malicious complaints of harassment, discrimination or retaliation (as opposed to complaints that, even if
erroneous, are made in good faith) may be the subject of appropriate disciplinary action.
Conclusion:
The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) has developed this policy to ensure that each individual, all ISCSORE, Inc. members, monarchs, titleholders, imperial family members, contractors, and designated representatives can participate in an environment free from unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation. The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) will make every reasonable effort to ensure that all concerned are familiar with these policies and aware that any complaint in violation of such policies will be investigated and resolved appropriately. Any member who has any questions or concerns about these policies should talk with any member of the Board of Directors of The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE,Inc.) Finally, these policies should not, and may not, be used as a basis for excluding or separating individuals of a particular race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, s*xual orientation, transgender, gender identity, age, social-economic status, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran or draft status; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, from participating in business or work-related social activities or discussions.
In other words, no one should make the mistake of engaging in discrimination or
exclusion in order to avoid allegations of harassment. The law and the policies of
The Imperial Court of Seattle, Inc. (ISCSORE, Inc.) prohibit disparate treatment on
the basis of s*x or any other protected characteristic, with regard to terms, conditions, privileges and prerequisites of membership. The prohibitions against harassment, discrimination and retaliation are intended to complement and further those policies, not to form the basis of an exception to them. Terms Claimant for the purpose of this policy only means that allegation of a violation of discrimination, harassment or
retaliation. Respondent for the purpose of this policy only means that an allegation has been reported for a violation of discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation and an investigation has been opened.
