Corporate Partner Code of Conduct

NCAIS sponsors and exhibitors are expected to adhere to standards that are in keeping with our mission and philosophy. These standards, outlined below, reflect the terms by which sponsors and exhibitors may interact with NCAIS Schools. In order to be an NCAIS sponsor or exhibitor, you must agree to abide by these guidelines:

• The sponsor or exhibitor will not suggest or imply, in any written or oral communication, that NCAIS has endorsed any of its products or services, or use the NCAIS logo or name in any form without prior consent.
  
  
• In all communications, electronic, online, and in person, the sponsor or exhibitor will speak accurately about the strengths of its products and services and not imply weaknesses in competitors’ products or services.
  
  
• Aggressive sales pitches and attempts to monopolize conversations are strongly discouraged.
  
  
• Formal introductions to attendee groups at conferences are at the discretion of NCAIS staff. If the opportunity to introduce yourself and your organization is presented, it is expected that you will keep the introduction to 60 seconds or less.
  
  
• Sponsors and exhibitors agree to respect the privacy of school email addresses obtained and refrain from using them in mass solicitation of products or services. One-time follow up with contacts established at conferences is acceptable. Pre-conference contact via email is prohibited.

NCAIS reserves the right to cancel a sponsorship or exhibit reservation if, in the sole judgment of the NCAIS Executive Director, the sponsor or advertiser violates any of these principles or is deemed to be discriminatory or its actions become inappropriate to the interests of the membership. In such cases, there will not be a refund.