Code of Conduct
Acceptance of, and adherence to this Code is a condition of participation in the Greater Vancouver Chamber or a supported program or project. The Chamber reserves the right to deny participation to any company if, in its sole opinion, a participant’s business conduct or ethical behavior may cast a negative light on the Chamber's programs, projects or services.
Participants shall:
- Comply with all applicable local, state, federal, foreign or international laws and regulations
- Respect the human rights and dignity of others
- Treat all persons and entities in a professional and respectful manner
- Cooperate reasonably with other related organizations
- Present their company and products honestly
- Avoid unfair or deceptive practices
- Conduct any relationship with honesty, fairness, and objectivity
- Not make false, fictitious, or misleading claims
- Not conceal a material fact
- Not offer employment, business opportunities, improper payments, gratuities, or gifts to influence present or future actions
- Disclose conflicting business interests
- Ensure that working environments are safe
- Not share information contained in confidential and private correspondence and documentation
- Respect the intellectual property rights, patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, or any other proprietary business information of others
- Acknowledge that lawful, reasonable competition for business among participants is customary and to be encouraged
- Comply with contractual obligations in good faith