All members of the Global Scale-Up community, including members, chairs, speakers, sponsors, or staff, are committed to adhering to the duties and obligations outlined in this pledge:

• I will follow the “Confidentiality Standards” outlined below.

• I will comply with the “Terms and Conditions” of Global Scale-Up's websites.

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Confidentiality Standards

To ensure trust and confidentiality within the Global Scale-Up community, we observe the following standards:

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Non-Disclosure: Confidential issues and information shared within our community are to remain private, not to be disclosed to any third party without explicit permission from all involved parties.

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Contacting Others: When reaching out to a Global Scale-Up member regarding confidential issues, extreme discretion is required to maintain privacy.

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Usernames and Passwords: It is vital to protect access to our sites and secure personal login credentials. Sharing passwords is strictly prohibited.

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Solicitation: The use of our community's directories and email addresses for business solicitation is not allowed.

Competition and Hiring: Members must not use non-public information to compete with or cause economic loss to fellow members.

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Reminder: While we strive for maximum security, no digital platform can guarantee absolute security at all times. Caution is advised in all internet transactions.

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Legal and Ethical Considerations

Discussions within Global Scale-Up are meant to be confidential; however, they are not legally binding against third parties or in legal proceedings. Members are advised to exercise caution and seek legal advice, when necessary, especially regarding material, non-public information relevant to publicly traded companies.

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Dispute Resolution

Global Scale-Up cannot monitor or control all member interactions. Disputes arising from violations of this pledge are to be resolved between the parties involved without liability to Global Scale-Up.