In the SIFE organization where borders between countries are becoming increasingly transparent, principles adhered to by SIFE participants are becoming necessary criteria for building a good reputation in the international business community. These principles are the basis on which ongoing quality relationships are formed and maintained. This Code of Conduct should be applied in good faith with reasonable business judgment to enable SIFE to achieve its mission within the framework of the laws of each participating country. It applies to all individuals participating in the SIFE program in any capacity (including, but not limited to, SIFE employees, SIFE student team members and faculty advisors, judges at SIFE competitions, and members of the SIFE Boards and Advisory Boards). These individuals will be referred to as participants within this Code of Conduct.

Key Beliefs Applicable to all Participants:
SIFE expects that all participants shall treat one another and all people with dignity and constant respect. We will value the differences of diverse individuals from around the world. Abusive, harassing or offensive conduct is unacceptable, whether verbal, physical or visual. This would prohibit any participant at any time from physically or verbally abusing another person; from using excessive profane language or vulgar gestures; from demeaning or belittling another person or making derogatory comments about his or her race, sex, religion, age, disability, national origin or sexual orientation; and from engaging in conduct intended, or so reckless as to be likely, to cause harm to another.

SIFE expects all participants to demonstrate honesty and integrity in their statements and actions. All SIFE participants shall adhere to honesty, fairness and "doing the right thing" without compromise, even when circumstances make it difficult.

When speaking to the news media and in other public statements and settings, participants may be viewed as spokespersons for the SIFE organization; as so, they shall conduct themselves with respect and dignity, and they shall not demean the organization or other participants. If, in the context of public statements and settings, participants wish to speak as private individuals, they shall make clear their intention to do so.

Participants shall display and use the SIFE logo only in a manner appropriate to SIFE's Vision and Mission, and with SIFE's express written permission.*

It is the personal responsibility of each individual working within and through the organization to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in all dealings, whether within or outside of the activities of the organization.

SIFE seeks to be highly regarded the world over. We wish to earn and preserve a good reputation by striving for excellence in everything we do. As a participant in SIFE your actions are at all times a reflection of the SIFE worldwide organization.

If you believe that a participant has acted in violation of this Code of Conduct you should report the violation to SIFE's President and CEO at SIFE World Headquarters, 1-800-677-SIFE.

*All enrolled SIFE Teams have permission to use and reproduce the SIFE logo, consistent with the design specifications outlined at www.sife.org/logos.html. The SIFE logo is a registered trademark, any modifications of the logo require the expressed written permission of the SIFE World Headquarters.