ACC Southern California - Code of Conduct for Events
Last updated: September 25, 2023
Association of Corporate Counsel – Southern California Chapter (“SoCal ACC”) is committed to ensuring a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment at its events.
At SoCal ACC sponsored events you must always treat others with respect and civility
This Code of Conduct applies to all SoCal ACC sponsored events and any related events or social gatherings. Events sponsored by ACC Global will be governed by ACC Global’s Event Code of Conduct.
This Code of Conduct applies to anyone involved in an SoCal ACC sponsored event, including all SoCal ACC employees, staff and volunteers, ACC members, attendees, guests, speakers, volunteers, sponsors, exhibiters, vendors and venue staff. This policy is subject to change without notice.
Unacceptable Conduct Includes:
- Violence, threats of violence, unwanted touching, or physical intimidation
- Disruptive behavior or bullying
- Verbal or written harassment on any basis, including sexual harassment
- Displaying inappropriate visual information
- Possession of weapons or illegal substances
- Behavior that is illegal
- Violation of the rules of the event or venue
- Failure to follow safety instructions of SoCal ACC staff
- Any behavior that SoCal ACC believes lacks respect or civility
Complaints
Contact local law enforcement or emergency services immediately if you notice a dangerous situation, threats of violence or someone in distress.
To report Unacceptable Conduct at an event, contact a member of ACC staff as soon as possible or file a complaint by submitting an email to: accsocalcode@gmail.com. When filing a complaint, please include any and all information you can provide, including, but not limited to: description of the issue or incidents, name(s) of the person(s) involved, names of any witnesses, event location, and your name and contact information.
All reports will be kept as confidential as possible; provided that the SoCal ACC reserves the right in some cases to report serious incidents to local law enforcement.
Consequences of Unacceptable Conduct
Unacceptable Conduct will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply at once.
Violations of this policy may result in:
- Removal from an event without refund or warning
- Banning from future ACC events
- Revoking ACC membership
- Referral to local law enforcement
Internal Action Steps
The SoCal ACC Board, or their designee, will review all allegations of violations of this Code of Conduct for Events and process according to its adopted procedures.
