In all multi-party discussions, it is essential to uphold certain guidelines regarding confidentiality and antitrust laws. Confluence Philanthropy aims to create open forums for questions, while also respecting the business interests of its members. No one is obligated to provide specific information if they are uncomfortable doing so.
During the meetings, there should be no discussion of the following:
- Commercially sensitive or confidential business information about company- prices, discounts, profit margins, or terms and conditions of sale of a company or that of its competitors
- Agreements to raise, lower, or hold present or future price levels
- Allocation of territories, markets, or customers’ restrictions on production, boycotts, or refusals to deal, and the selection, rejection, or termination of customers or suppliers
If any subject with an anti-competitive implication or appearance is raised at any meeting, those attending should object and request that the subject be dropped.
Additionally, during the meeting:
- No participant shall record a virtual or in-person meeting in full or in part without express written permission in advance and consent from all participants.
- The identities of all attendees shall be disclosed to all participants.
- Participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.
Neglect or abuse of any of these practices may result in the suspension or termination of membership.