CODE OF CONDUCT This Code of Conduct describes the expectations that we have of ourselves, our volunteers, and our global candidates for certification and recertification. It articulates the ideals to which we aspire, as well as the mandatory ethical conduct in our professional and volunteer roles. We believe that compliance with this code of conduct will instill confidence in the conduct of investor relations practitioners, and subsequently affect the credibility and reputation of the IR profession. All certification volunteers, candidates for certification and recertification must agree to comply with the certification Code of Conduct as outlined below: I will conduct my professional activities with honesty and integrity; I will abide with laws, regulations, and codes related to the IR profession; I will be in continuous compliance with the certification requirements as amended from time to time; I will bring violations of this Code to the attention of the appropriate body for resolution; I will maintain the privacy of individuals and confidentiality of information obtained in the course of my duties unless disclosure is required by legal authority; I will abstain from any actions that will bring the Investor Relations Charter into disrepute; I will not engage in any unauthorized use of any IRC marks or logos; I will adhere to NIRI’s Code of Ethics. USE OF MARKS AND LOGOS Ownership The IRC certification marks and logos are the property of NIRI. Persons Authorized to Use the Marks It is understood and acknowledged that the use of the IRC certification marks and logos is a privilege. Those individuals who are permitted to use it do so by meeting and complying with the IRC certification program policies and requirements. Use of the marks and logos by individuals who have not been granted and maintained the certification is expressly prohibited. Violations will be pursued to the full extent of the law. Limitation Permission to use the IRC marks and logos is limited to the IRC certified individual, and may not be transferred to, assigned to, or otherwise used by any other individual, organization, or entity. The IRC marks and logos may be used on business cards, stationary, letterhead, and similar documents on which the name of the certified individual is prominently displayed. They may not be revised or altered in any way and must be displayed in the same form as produced by NIRI. The IRC marks and logos may not be used in any manner that could bring the certification program into disrepute or in any way considered misleading or unauthorized. This includes any use of the marks and logos that the public might construe as an endorsement, approval, or sponsorship by NIRI, the Certification Council and committees of a certificant's business or any product or service thereof. Suspension or Revocation of Permission to Use Marks and Logos The Certification Council retains the right, at its sole discretion, to suspend or revoke any person’s permission to use its certification marks and logos. In most circumstances, when the Council is informed that a person is misusing the certification marks and logos, the Council will provide the person notice of the alleged misuse, a cease and desist letter, and a reasonable opportunity to comply with the certification rules and guidelines. It is understood and acknowledged that the use of the IRC certification marks and logos is a privilege. Those individuals who are permitted to use it do so by meeting and complying with the IRC certification program policies and requirements. Use of the marks and logos by individuals who have not been granted and maintained the certification is expressly prohibited. Violations will be pursued to the full extent of the law.