SPONSOR ETHICS & EDITORIAL CHARTER

OXVIEWS CONFERENCE – SPONSOR ETHICS & EDITORIAL CHARTER

The OxViews conference is organised and invoiced by OxFirst Limited (“OxFirst”).
This Charter summarises the ethical principles that apply under the OxViews Conference Terms & Conditions.

1. What OxViews stands for

OxViews is designed to be an independent, high-quality forum for serious discussion.
We want sponsors who share these core principles:

  • Respect for the rule of law and democratic institutions
  • Honest, evidence-based debate – not spin
  • Professional, respectful conduct towards all participants

We greatly value your support, but we do not “sell” the agenda of the conference.

2. Editorial independence

To protect the integrity of the conference:

  • The programme, topics, formats and titles are decided by OxFirst as organiser.
  • The choice of speakers, panellists and moderators is made by OxFirst.
  • We welcome sponsor suggestions, but:
    • there is no right of approval or veto over content or speakers;
    • we may accept, adapt or decline suggestions at our sole discretion.

We aim, wherever possible, to ensure that sessions reflect a balanced range of legitimate perspectives. In some areas this can be challenging in practice, but balance and fairness are our guiding principles.

3. No hidden agendas

Sponsors must not use the conference to:

  • Run a one-sided campaign disguised as neutral discussion
  • Apply improper pressure on judges, regulators, policymakers or public officials
  • Misrepresent facts or promote intentionally misleading narratives

Sponsorship of OxViews does not equal endorsement by OxFirst of any sponsor’s products, views or conduct.

4. Ethical and lawful funding

We only accept sponsorship from lawful, reputable sources.

By sponsoring the conference, you confirm that:

  • Your business activities and sponsorship funds comply with anti-bribery, anti-corruption, sanctions and anti-money-laundering laws.
  • Any payments (including those made via intermediaries such as law firms or agents) are from legitimate, transparent sources and are not intended to conceal the true origin or beneficial owner of the funds.
  • Your sponsorship is not intended to secure an improper advantage or to interfere with the independence of the conference, its speakers or its participants.

We may ask reasonable questions or request information to satisfy our compliance obligations. We may decline or discontinue sponsorship where we believe continuing would breach the law or seriously harm the integrity or reputation of the event.

5. Conflicts of interest and transparency

We ask sponsors to:

  • Inform us of any material conflicts of interest that are directly relevant to the topics of the conference (for example, significant ongoing litigation or investigations closely related to a session theme).
  • Avoid presenting their participation in a way that could mislead participants about their role or interests.

This helps us design panels and formats that are transparent and credible for all involved.

6. Conduct at the conference

All sponsor representatives are expected to:

  • Treat other participants with respect and professionalism
  • Avoid harassing, discriminatory or threatening behaviour
  • Respect the format, time limits and moderation of sessions

We reserve the right to ask any delegate, speaker or sponsor representative to leave the event if their behaviour seriously undermines these standards. In such cases, no refund is payable.

7. Working together

We believe the best conferences are built with sponsors, not for them.

We genuinely welcome:

  • Ideas for themes, questions and speakers
  • Feedback on how to improve the quality and impact of the discussion
  • Collaboration on ways to make the event more useful and insightful for everyone

Within the framework above, we see sponsors as valued partners in creating a serious, thoughtful and balanced forum.

This Charter is issued by OxFirst Limited as organiser of the OxViews conference and should be read alongside the OxViews Conference Terms & Conditions (as published on the OxViews website).

Questions?
OxFirst / OxViews Conference Team – info@oxfirst.com