(Applicable to all EPP events and their official Telegram groups)

Organiser: EPP Pricing Platform

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This Contract of Conduct governs participation in any event organised by EPP (the “Event”) and in its related online environments, including the official Telegram group created for participants.

By signing or accepting this agreement, the Participant (“I”) confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to follow the standards set out herein, which are aligned with the EPP Code of Conduct.

These standards ensure a safe, lawful, respectful, and professional environment for all participants, partners, speakers, and organisers.

2. MANDATORY STANDARDS

2.1 Legal Compliance

• I will adhere to all national and international laws relevant to my participation.
• I will not engage in or facilitate any practice that could breach competition or antitrust laws.

2.2 Prohibition of Anti-Competitive Behaviour

I explicitly agree not to participate in or promote any anti-competitive behaviour, including but not limited to:

• Price fixing or coordination of pricing policies.
• Market sharing or allocation of customers, territories, or suppliers.
• Limiting or controlling production, markets, or technical development.
• Exchanging company-specific or commercially sensitive information that could influence market behaviour or distort competition.
• Engaging in discussions or agreements that could eliminate normal market uncertainty.

2.3 Exchange of Information

I will not share company-specific or commercially sensitive data, including:

• Non-public pricing information.
• Customer or supplier lists.
• Sales volumes, margins, or internal forecasts.
  Only aggregated, anonymised, or publicly available information may be discussed in a professional context.

2.4 Calculation Schemes

If I present or refer to any calculation models, pricing formulas, or benchmarking schemes, I will ensure that they are:

• Objective and transparent.
• Not designed to coordinate market behaviour.
• Not intended to reduce or eliminate competition or market uncertainty.

2.5 Confidentiality and Intellectual Property

I will respect all intellectual property rights and confidentiality agreements.
I will not reproduce, record, or distribute event materials, presentations, or discussions without explicit permission from the organiser or the rightful owner.

3. ASPIRATIONAL STANDARDS

3.1 Openness and Unbiasedness

I will engage in discussions with an open mind and without prejudice.
I will promote diversity of opinion and refrain from favouritism, exclusion, or judgmental attitudes.

3.2 Responsibility

I will take responsibility for my words, actions, and professional conduct.
I will disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
I will support the organiser in maintaining the event’s professional standards.

3.3 Respect

I will treat all participants, organisers, and speakers with dignity and courtesy.
I will avoid discriminatory, harassing, or demeaning behaviour.
I will value others’ time, space, and perspectives, both in person and online.

4. CONDUCT IN THE TELEGRAM GROUP

As a member of the official Telegram group related to the Event:

• I will use the group exclusively for event-related discussion, collaboration, and networking.
• I will not post spam, promotional content, or unrelated advertising.
• I will not share the invite link or add participants without organiser approval.
• I will comply with moderator or organiser requests immediately.
• I will report any misconduct, harassment, or breach of these standards to the organisers.

5. VIOLATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES

If I violate any aspect of this Contract:

• The organisers may remove me from the Telegram group or the Event, revoke access to materials, and restrict future participation.
• Serious violations (e.g. anti-competitive behaviour, harassment, or breaches of law) may be referred to legal or ethical authorities.
• I understand that the organiser’s decisions are final and binding.

6. REPORTING AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

I acknowledge my duty to report any observed or suspected violation of this Contract.

Complaints or concerns can be raised with:

• The event organiser or designated Ethics Contact, or
• The official complaints form (if provided), following EPP’s principles.

Reports will be handled confidentially and investigated with impartiality.
The organiser may consult or appoint an independent Ethics Committee or external expert, as outlined in EPP practice.

7. ACCEPTANCE AND SIGNATURE

By confirming via the official event registration form, I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Contract of Conduct.
I acknowledge that compliance is a condition for participation in the event and its Telegram group.