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CODE OF CONDUCT + EVENT RULES

CODE OF CONDUCT + EVENT RULES

Last Updated: January 30, 2026

OCHBS is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, professional, and harassment-free experience for everyone—attendees, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, staff, vendors, venue personnel, and guests. This Code of Conduct applies to all official OCHBS spaces, including in-person venues, offsite events, after-hours programming that is part of the official schedule, and online/digital communities operated by OCHBS.


Expected Behavior

  1. We expect all participants to:
  2. Treat others with respect and professionalism
  3. Respect personal boundaries and consent
  4. Follow venue rules, posted signage, and staff/security instructions
  5. Engage in responsible networking and business conduct
  6. Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws

Unacceptable Behavior

Unacceptable behavior includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Harassment, intimidation, stalking, or unwanted sexual attention
  2. Discrimination or hateful conduct based on protected characteristics
  3. Threats, violence, or encouraging harm
  4. Disruptive behavior that interferes with sessions, exhibits, or operations
  5. Bullying, sustained disruption, or deliberate intimidation
  6. Unauthorized filming/photography in restricted areas or where prohibited
  7. Theft, property damage, or tampering with event operations
  8. Possession of prohibited items (see Section 4)

Reporting Concerns

If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, report it immediately:

  1. Email: support@ochbs.com

  2. Or notify event staff/security on-site (look for event credentials/badges)

When making a report, include (if possible): names/description of involved parties, location, time, what happened, and any witnesses. We will handle reports as discreetly as reasonably possible.

Safety, prohibited items, and enforcement

Security compliance

All attendees must comply with security screening and venue policies. OCHBS and the venue may deny entry to anyone who refuses screening or violates venue rules.

Prohibited items (examples)

Subject to venue policies and applicable law, prohibited items may include:

  1. Weapons or weapon-like items

  2. Explosives, fireworks, or hazardous materials

  3. Illegal drugs or controlled substances not permitted by law

  4. Any item intended to intimidate, threaten, or disrupt

Enforcement

OCHBS may take any action deemed necessary, including:

  1. Verbal warning

  2. Removal from a session or exhibit hall

  3. Revocation of credentials (without refund)

  4. Involvement of venue security or law enforcement

  5. Banning from future events

Cannabis-specific rules (Ohio-focused)

OCHBS is an educational and business summit. We do not permit cannabis sales or distribution at OCHBS events.

  1. No cannabis sales, transfers, or exchanges on-site: Attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors may not sell, distribute, or transfer cannabis products at any OCHBS venue, booth, session, or affiliated event space. This includes “gifting,” “donations,” “trades,” or any form of product exchange.

  2. No public consumption at OCHBS: Smoking, vaping, or consuming cannabis is prohibited in event spaces and anywhere the venue prohibits it. Ohio law allows property owners and venues to prohibit accommodating cannabis use, and OCHBS exercises that right across all official event spaces. 

  3. Vendor/exhibitor compliance: Licensed operators and brands must follow applicable Ohio rules and venue policies. Ohio regulators have specifically contemplated restrictions around cannabis promotion and presence at scheduled events (including conferences and trade shows). 

  4. Alcohol and impairment
  5. If alcohol is served at an official function, consume responsibly. OCHBS may remove anyone who is visibly intoxicated or impaired in a way that disrupts others or creates safety concerns.
  6. Exhibitor/sponsor conduct and marketing

Exhibitors and sponsors must:

  1. Operate within their assigned spaces

  2. Follow venue fire codes, electrical rules, and load-in/load-out schedules

  3. Avoid aggressive, harassing, or deceptive sales practices

  4. Comply with brand and promotional guidelines issued by OCHBS
    OCHBS may require modification or removal of materials that violate policies or applicable law.

  5. Anti-harassment commitment – Harassment will not be tolerated. This includes conduct in-person and via digital channels used for the event (apps, chat groups, DMs, email). OCHBS expects professional behavior at all times.

  6. Questions – For questions about these rules or to request accommodations, contact support@ochbs.com.