CODE OF CONDUCT

VERSION 3: June 1, 2021

ALLY Energy's Events Code of Conduct applies to all ALLY Energy meeting-related events, whether in-person at public or private facilities, on-line or during virtual events. ALLY Energy is committed to providing a productive and welcoming environment for all participants.

DEFINITIONS

Harassment – behavior that intimidates, torments, disturbs, or threatens a person on any basis including age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, color, disability, national origin, race/ethnicity, religion/creed, or other factors.

Sexual Harassment – any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Participant(s) – persons including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, guests, exhibitors/vendors, service providers, staff, NDIA leadership, and others involved in the events.

Expected Behavior

  • Treat all participants with respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions.
  • Be considerate, respectful, and collegial.
  • Communicate with respect for others, critiquing ideas rather than individuals.
  • Avoid personal attacks directed toward other attendees.
  • Be mindful of your surroundings and of other event attendees and venue/contracted support staff.
  • Alert on-premises security personnel and ALLY staff if you notice a dangerous situation or someone clearly in distress.
  • Respect the rules and policies of the meeting venue, hotels, ALLY  contracted facility, or any other venue associated with an ALLY  event.
  • ALLY  encourages attendees to follow WHO precautions to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.

Unacceptable Behavior

  • Harassment in any form, including bullying, threatening, stalking, intimidation, microaggressions, insinuations, or disparaging comments that are hurtful or interfere with any other attendee’s experience.
  • Sexual harassment, including but not limited to, unwanted or inappropriate conduct, unwanted sexual attention, comments, jokes, or advances.
  • Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person.
  • Possession of a weapon or any item that can be used as a weapon, which may be used to threaten or cause injury to others if used in a certain manner.
  • Discriminatory jokes and language based on sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, gender identity, religion/creed, national origin, or political views.
  • Inappropriate photography or recording, including within the event environment for use on social media, without the prior permission of the individuals or owners of the content therein.
  • Failure to obey any rules or regulations of the event venue, including any destruction or vandalizing of personal or event property and materials.
  • Boisterous, lewd, or offensive behavior or language that disrupts the event, a session, or other formal or event segment in any way.
  • Drinking in an irresponsible manner.
  • Falsely reporting violations of this Code and/or retaliating against another participant for reporting a violation of this Code.

ALLY reserves the right in its sole discretion to determine what constitutes unacceptable behavior and what actions it will take to address incidents that occur.

CONSEQUENCES FOR UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR 
Participants who are asked to stop their behavior will be expected to comply immediately. If an attendee or participant continues to violate this Code, ALLY  may take whatever actions it deems appropriate, including removal from the event without refund, disqualification from attending future events, notification of the participant’s employer, or notification of on-premises security or local law enforcement as necessary.

REPORTING UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR 
If you are subjected to unacceptable behavior, notice that someone else is being subjected to unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify ALLY  staff, as soon as possible. All reported concerns will be treated seriously and investigated. All participants are expected to cooperate fully and honestly with any investigation.

HARASSMENT POLICY 
ALLY Energy is committed to providing a professional environment free from physical, psychological, and verbal harassment. ALLY will not tolerate harassment of any kind, including but not limited to harassment based on ethnicity, religion, disability, physical appearance, gender, or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all participants and attendees at ALLY conferences, meetings, and events. Harassment includes offensive gestures and verbal comments, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, inappropriate photography and recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome attention. Participants requested to cease harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately, and failure will serve as grounds for revoking access to the ALLY event.

How To Contact Us

If you want to send us notices or service of process, please contact us ONLINE at: support@allyenergy.com or through our website at https://allyenergy.com.  You may contact us via mail at Ally Energy Inc, 2101 Citywest Drive Houson, Texas USA 77042.  You may contact us via phone at +1 281 741-5482.