Compliance

Anti-Trust Requirements

It is critical that all Meetings are conducted in strict compliance with all applicable anti-trust laws to avoid any discussion or activity that could potentially be construed as anti-competitive behavior. This includes avoidance of any discussions of the following:

• Pricing: No discussion on current or future prices, pricing strategies, discounts, or terms of sale.
• Market Allocation: No discussion of dividing or allocating customers, territories, or markets.
• Product Restrictions: No discussion of limiting or restricting the production or sale of goods or services.
• Boycotts: No discussion about boycotting or refusing to deal with certain customers, suppliers, or competitors.
• Exchanging Sensitive Information: Exchanging sensitive competitive information such as production capacities, inventory levels, or future business plans is strictly prohibited.
• Conditions: No conditioning or tying the purchase of one product or service to the purchase of another product or service.
• Promulgation: No promulgation or encouragement of unfair or misleading practices involving advertising, merchandising of products or services.
• Hindrance: No purposeful hindrance or disparagement of the competitive efforts of non-participants.

These guidelines are not intended, and should not be understood, to be a comprehensive summary of all antitrust problem areas. These guidelines are intended to familiarize the participating members with the basics of antitrust prohibitions so that antitrust compliance is achieved. Each participating member should consult with their counsel for more detailed instructions concerning their individual compliance with antitrust laws and regulations.