ApacheCon Policies

Authority of the ApacheCon Management

All aspects of ApacheCon operation and activity are overseen by the ApacheCon Planning Committee ("ApacheCon Management"). With regard to ApacheCon operation and activity, except in matters for which there is applicable provision in the local law of the land, the authority of the ApacheCon Management is supreme and its decisions final.

Eviction from Conferences

The ApacheCon management reserves the right to evict any person or persons from the Conference for violation of the canons of conduct or other inappropriate behaviour. The management are the sole authority concerning the definition of such behaviour. Evicted persons may or may not receive a full or partial refund of any fees paid, at the sole discretion of the management.

Canons of Conduct for Participation in ApacheCon

While participating in ApacheCon activities individuals:

1. Must properly register and display appropriate credentials.
2. Must abide by the policies and practices of ApacheCon.
3. Must not engage in sales activity, including direct or indirect solicitation, except in approved contexts, or conduct any other activity contrary to the purposes of ApacheCon. The term "sales activity" is defined as the proposal, negotiation, or acceptance of terms and/or conditions associated with the use, rental, lease, purchase, or return of information technology strategies, architectures, products, or services.
4. Must not distribute brochures, flyers, handouts, etc., or post displays of any kind without approval of the ApacheCon Planning Committee or designee(s).
5. Must not engage in any form of personnel recruiting except in approved contexts.
6. Must not use the Apache or ApacheCon names, brands, or marks other than in the conduct of ApacheCon or Apache Software Foundation business as determined by the ApacheCon Planning Committee and/or the Apache Software Foundation Board of Directors.
7. Must not use any ApacheCon or Apache Software Foundation membership list or any part thereof except in the conduct of activities authorised by the ApacheCon Planning Committee and/or the Apache Software Foundation Board of Directors.
8. Must refrain from engaging in any activity which would violate the proprietary rights of their employers, ApacheCon, the Apache Software Foundation, or any other person or organization.
9. Must conduct themselves and their activities in a professional manner marked by integrity and a spirit of fair play.
10. Must not make illegal copies of copyrighted and/or licensed software or other materials or use unauthorized copies on ApacheCon computers.
11. Must not engage in any exchange of information or other behavior that violates the antitrust laws of the hosting country.

Attendees who violate these canons may be subject to eviction from the conference and/or forfeiture of any fees or other payment, monetary or in kind, made or promised.

User Accounts

The following policies, requirements, and restrictions apply to accounts created for the ApacheCon sites.

1. Accounts are for individuals only. Generic or role accounts (such as info or customer) are not permitted.
2. Each individual is solely responsible for the activity of its own account, even if the account was created by proxy (see point "E").
3. Valid names and email addresses are required.
4. The email address is used to uniquely identify an account, and therefore each account must have a unique email address associated with it.
5. Account creation by proxy, such as an administrative assistant creating accounts for and registering multiple individuals, is permitted provided all of these policies are obeyed.

Violation of any of these policies may result in an account being summarily suspended, terminated, or deleted, and may involve the forfeiture of registration or other charges, fees, or payments made using or relating to it.