NACD Code of Conduct

In order to create a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment for all event attendees, by registering and attending, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. Specifically, you will

• be collaborative with and considerate, respectful, and mindful of speakers, staff, partners, and attendees;
• cease conduct that makes others uncomfortable when asked to do so;
• alert staff to any dangerous or harassing situation or an attendee in distress;
• refrain from intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, indecent, or demeaning speech or action, in person or online;
• abstain from deliberate intimidation, stalking, or unwelcome sexual attention to others;
• abstain from hounding or threatening speakers in person, online, or via chat or social media;
• discuss opposing viewpoints with a respectful tone and without personal attacks;
• refrain from possessing weapons on the premises, notwithstanding local laws that may permit them, without the express permission of NACD;
• refrain from directly selling services to fellow attendees;
• refrain from substance abuse that affects relationships with other attendees;
• refrain from recording presentations; and
• wear your event name badge (for in-person events). 

You understand that NACD has the right to immediately remove any offending attendee in order to allow the event to continue without further disturbance and that no refunds will be granted to removed attendees. 

NACD reserves the right to enact additional consequences for violations of the above expectations, up to and including barring participation at future NACD events. Additionally, revocation of NACD Directorship Certification^® credentials and/or NACD membership in accordance with relevant policies and procedures may be considered.

We are coming together in support of a peer-sharing environment that promotes independent discussion and builds confidence in governance best practices. Please remember that we must avoid any conversation or activity that could be interpreted as anticompetitive or in violation of antitrust laws. This includes, but is not limited to, discussions about prices, pricing strategies, customer or market allocations, or any agreements that could restrict competition. Our goal is to share insights, foster innovation, and advance governance and oversight—while strictly adhering to all applicable legal and ethical standards.

Thank you for helping to make the event a success for everyone.

The following policies also apply to NACD National events.

Registration Policies

• All registrations must be completed by clicking the "Register" button. Registrations are not accepted by email or over the phone.
• All invoices must be paid within 30 days of registration. If the payment is not received within 30 days, NACD reserves the right to increase the registrant's rate to the current rate. Registrations can be paid online via credit card (American Express, Visa, and Mastercard). A receipt will appear in your confirmation email.
  
  

Cancellation Policies

• Cancellations must be completed online via the cancellation/modified registration button. Click the "Already Registered?" link to access the cancellation form.
• No cancellation fee for cancellations received at least four weeks (28 calendar days) before the start of the event.
• A nonrefundable service charge of $250 will apply for cancellations received from four to two weeks (27 to 14 calendar days) out from the start of the event.
• No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than two weeks (13 calendar days or less) from the start of the event.
• All refunds will be returned via the payment method used at registration up to 120 calendar days after the transaction. After 120 calendar days, the refund will be provided by check.