Metalwerx does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or the creation of a hostile environment of any sort, including by word, deed, act or omission on the basis of sex, gender, color, race, religion, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, or disability against any student, participant, employee, or other person. Allegations of a violation of this policy shall be promptly investigated and, if substantiated, dealt with which may include termination of employment or contract, debarment from contracting, or other sanction as the facts and circumstances merit.