Code of Conduct
We endeavor to provide a congenial, hospitable and welcoming environment where collateral risk professionals, both nationally and internationally, can meet to exchange ideas and information. For us to maintain this unique environment, we expect our attendees, visitors and guests will comply with this set of guidelines.

Attendees, visitors and guests are required to comply with this code of conduct designed to provide an appropriate atmosphere for discussion, to ensure the effective operation of meetings and the security and safety of attendees and the resources which it supports.

• Failure to comply may result in the temporary or permanent revocation of event pass.
• In this code of conduct, the term "attendee" also includes speakers, visitors and guests unless otherwise specified.

General Conduct

• Behavior that disrupts and interferes with the orderly function of the meeting/event or disturbs, harasses, or distresses other users or staff will not be tolerated. Aggressive, threatening, abusive, discriminatory or harassing language or conduct of any kind is not permitted.
• Attendees are to be courteous to presenters and others during meetings, networking events and social gatherings.
• Attendees shall refrain from engaging on behalf of the CRN without specific permission from the CRN.
• Attendees are responsible for the security of their private property during meetings/events.  The CRN is not liable for any items left unattended, lost or stolen.
• As we engage in discussions, and in line with federal and state laws, we do not discuss or promote actions that relate to pricing services to customer agreements to reduce or increase prices or promote prohibited boycotts. If anyone feels that a discussion raises concerns about unified action related to pricing or other prohibited practices, you should immediately request that the meeting or discussion be suspended until you can seek guidance and legal advice.
• Please be respectful of our sponsors. You may not host events without being a sponsor and permission from the CRN. It is not appropriate to ask to bring non-registered employees or guests to hosted events.
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• Resources

• The resources provided by the CRN are for the express use of attendees only and are not intended for public distribution. Forwarding any communication without the expressed written permission of the CRN President could result in immediate expulsion.
• Presentations provided to attendees are intended as a benefit of attendance. Duplication, distribution or plagiarizing of this intellectual property is not permitted.

Sponsorship Benefits

• Attendee lists are provided to sponsors as a benefit to promote their ability to connect with attendees in a meaningful way before, during and after the meeting. Sponsors, nor any other person, in possession of an attendee list are not permitted to share this list with anyone other than the Sponsor company representatives. 

Breach of the code

• Failure to comply with the code may be grounds for revocation of meeting passes.

Appeals

• Appeals against decisions made regarding breaches of this code should be made in writing to the President of the CRN, Jim Park. jpark@collateralrisk.org.

Full Fee Registration
A $75 fee will be assessed to process any changes or refunds to the registrations. Refunds must be requested by email 30 days prior to the event to sferguson@collateralrisk.org. No refunds will be processed after 30 days prior to the event for any reason. The CRN no longer allows credits to future event. NO EXCEPTIONS.

In the event the CRN is compelled to cancel this event due to an unforeseen event such as an act of God, economic catastrophe or pandemic; this conference will be rescheduled and possibly relocated to another city.  The CRN will provide attendees with a complimentary pass of equal value to a future in-person event within two years of the cancellation. The CRN will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience to our attendees. Exhibitor/Sponsorship fees will not be refunded regardless of notice.

Important Notice:
Transfer Policy: You may transfer your conference registration to another individual for the same event you are registered for by notifying us in writing at sferguson@collateralrisk.org. All substitution requests will be processed within two business days. Attendee substitutions is not possible within two weeks of the start of the event.

Continuing education for professional licenses or accreditations will not be available for this meeting.