Policies

Presenters must register for the meeting. Presenters who fail to register will have their abstracts withdrawn and removed from the meeting platform and program, technical programming archive, and CAS database. Invited speakers should contact their symposium organizer or division program chair to clarify the terms of their invitation. 

All attendees must be registered and pay the appropriate registration fee to attend in-person and/or access the virtual meeting platform.

All in-person attendees will need to pick up their registration credentials and tickets on-site at the registration area during on-site registration hours. Virtual attendees will access the virtual meeting platform using the ACSID credential that matches their registration.

You can cancel your existing registration and social events or request a refund before the meeting in accordance with the ACS registration cancellation policy. All refunds are issued via the same method used for payment. Refunds are processed within 30 days after the conclusion of the meeting. By adhering to the following cancellation procedures, registration cancellations received by July 31, 2023, are entitled to a full refund, less a $50 administrative fee.

• Contact the ACS registration customer service center Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM (Eastern) at 800-251-8629 (U.S. registrants), 508-743-0192 (International registrants), or email acs@xpressreg.net to request refunds, registration upgrades or category changes (i.e., changing your registration category from in-person to virtual or upgrade from virtual to in-person)
• Requests for registration refunds, upgrades or category changes made after July 31, 2023, will not be honored.
• Cancellation notices must be submitted to the ACS registration customer service center by phone, or e-mail by July 31, 2023.
• All refunds will be issued via the same method used for payment. Refunds will be processed within 30 days of the conclusion of the meeting.
•  Canceling your registration will not automatically cancel your housing reservation; however, ACS reserves the right to cancel the room(s). To cancel your hotel room(s), please contact acshousing@conferencedirect.com. ACS will not reimburse cancellation or no-show fees charged by the hotel.

The American Chemical Society does not sell email lists of members or meeting registrants. Distribution or other use of the list without ACS’ express authorization is strictly prohibited. Third party “pirate” companies reach out to delegates and exhibitors offering to sell these lists often with the primary objective of obtaining credit card information. ACS is aware that these solicitations occur but has no affiliation with these companies. Please email the Meetings Team with any questions or concerns.

Registration Terms & Conditions

Submitting your registration form and payment and clicking the acknowledgment button below constitutes an agreement on your part to accept and understand the following disclaimer and waiver details, policies, and general terms and conditions of ACS Fall 2023.

1. Disclaimer and Waiver 
A.  As a condition of my participation in this event, I hereby waive any claim I may have against ACS, its officers, directors, employees, or agents and ACS's affiliates, their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (including, without limitation, any agent acting on its behalf) (the "Released Parties"), or against the presenters or speakers, for reliance on any information presented, and release ACS from and against any and all liability for damage or injury that may arise from my participation or attendance at the program. I further understand and agree that all property rights in the material presented, including common-law copyright, are expressly reserved to the presenter, speaker, or to ACS. This Waiver and Release is specifically binding upon my heirs and assigns and is knowingly given.

• I agree and acknowledge that I am undertaking participation in ACS Fall 2023 and activities as my own free and intentional act and am fully aware of the risks involved in attending public gatherings, including possible exposure (through exposure to contaminated objects, as well as through personal contact) to contagious diseases or illness (including COVID-19), or physical injury might occur to me because of my participation in these events. I give this acknowledgment freely and knowingly that I am, as a result, able to participate in ACS Fall 2023, and I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being and warrant that I am abiding by state/local laws regarding health and safety. These terms and conditions extend and apply to all unknown, unforeseen, unanticipated, and unsuspected injuries, disease or illness, damages, loss, and liability, and the consequences of them, as well as those disclosed or known to exist. I expressly waive all provisions of any state, federal, local, or territorial law or statute providing that releases will not extend to claims, demands, injuries, or damages that are unknown or unsuspected to exist at the time to the person executing the release. This Waiver and Release is specifically binding upon my heirs and assigns and is knowingly given.

• I agree and acknowledge if an emergency or other incident occurs in which, in the sole judgment of the Released Parties or medical personnel, requires medical treatment or care, I hereby consent to such treatment. I understand and agree that any and all medical treatment rendered to me by, or at the request of, any Released Party is not an admission of obligation to provide, or continue to provide, any such medical treatment and also is not a waiver by any Released Party of any right under these terms and conditions. This Waiver and Release is specifically binding upon my heirs and assigns and is knowingly given.

B. ACS intends to take photographs, videos, audio recordings, and live stream this event for use in ACS news and promotional materials, in print, electronic, and other medias, including the ACS website.  By participating in this event, I grant ACS the right to use my image, photographs, voice, and/or likeness of me, without limitation, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation.  All content and/or media captured becomes the property of ACS and may be displayed, distributed, or used by ACS for any purpose.  I waive all rights I may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose of sponsoring, exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee of admission or sponsorship is charged.

C.  I understand that by registering for ACS Fall 2023, I provide consent: (1) to receive updates about ACS Fall 2023 and other ACS offerings, and (2) to be included on the official ACS Fall 2023 attendee list that may be posted and separately distributed to official ACS sponsors and exhibitors for marketing purposes. I can modify and/or revoke this consent at any time by emailing nationalmeetings@acs.org.

D.  I understand by allowing an exhibitor or sponsor to scan my badge throughout the ACS Fall 2023, and I am opting-in to receiving communications from that entity. I will be subject to their communications and privacy policy and must opt-out with them directly.

2. General Terms & Conditions
A. ACS Meeting Attendee Conduct Policy
American Chemical Society (ACS) convenes events and meetings that are welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative. ACS's Meeting Attendee Conduct Policy applies to all ACS-sponsored events, as well as affiliated events connected with an ACS meeting or event, whether in public or private facilities.

• All ACS Meeting Attendees Must Comply with the ACS Volunteer/Meeting Attendee Conduct Policy.

• It provides: One of the key strengths of the ACS has been the enduring and varied contributions made by its thousands of dedicated volunteers.

• Another unassailable strength of the ACS is its outstanding meetings program. ACS meetings are among the most respected scientific meetings in the world. ACS meetings offer scientific professionals a legitimate platform to present, publish, discuss, and exhibit the most exciting research discoveries and technologies in chemistry and its related disciplines. Furthermore, ACS meetings facilitate networking opportunities, career development, and placement, and provide organizations with opportunities to exhibit products and services to targeted audiences.

• The Society’s Congressional Charter explicitly lists among its objectives “the improvement of the qualifications and usefulness of chemists through high standards of professional ethics, education, and attainments....” The ACS expects its volunteers and meeting attendees to display the highest qualities of personal and professional integrity in all aspects of their ACS related activities. Indeed, every chemical professional has obligations to the public, to volunteer and staff colleagues, and to science.
  

Accordingly, and to foster a positive environment built upon a foundation of trust, respect, open communications, and ethical behavior, the ACS Board of Directors has issued this Conduct Policy. It applies to ACS Volunteers, i.e., it applies to individuals conducting the business and affairs of the ACS without compensation for that conduct. It also applies to attendees at ACS meetings. Volunteers and meeting attendees should at all times abide by this Conduct Policy. Specifically:

• Volunteers should understand and support ACS’s vision and mission.

• Volunteers and meeting attendees should contribute to a collegial, inclusive, positive, and respectful environment for their fellow volunteers and attendees, as well as for other stakeholders, including meeting vendors and ACS staff.

• Volunteers and meeting attendees must avoid taking any inappropriate actions based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, political affiliation, presence of disabilities, or educational background. They should show consistent respect to colleagues, regardless of the level of their formal education and whether they are from industry, government or academia, or other scientific and engineering disciplines.

• Volunteers and meeting attendees should interact with others in a cooperative and respectful manner. Volunteers and meeting attendees should refrain from using insulting, harassing, or otherwise offensive language in their ACS interactions. Disruptive, harassing, or inappropriate behavior toward other volunteers, stakeholders, or staff is unacceptable. Personal boundaries set by others must be observed. Harassment of any kind, including but not limited to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment will not be tolerated.

• Volunteers must obey all applicable laws and regulations of the relevant government authorities while acting on behalf of the ACS. Likewise, meeting attendees must obey all applicable laws and regulations of the relevant government authorities while attending ACS meetings. Volunteers and meeting attendees alike should also ensure that they comply with all applicable safety guidelines relating to public chemistry demonstrations.

• Volunteers and meeting attendees should only use ACS’s trademarks, insignia, name, logos, and other intellectual property in compliance with ACS regulations and directives as may be issued from time to time.

• Violations of this Conduct Policy should be reported promptly to the ACS Secretary and General Counsel or to the Chair of the ACS Board of Directors. In cases of alleged persistent and/or serious violations of this Conduct Policy, the Board shall review the evidence and shall take such actions as may be appropriate, including but not limited to requiring volunteers to leave their volunteer position(s); precluding volunteers from serving in Society volunteer roles in the future; requiring meeting attendees to leave the meeting; and precluding meeting attendees from attending future ACS meetings. ACS, through its Board of Directors, reserves the right to pursue additional measures as it may determine are appropriate.

B. Privacy Policy
Your data privacy and security are important to us. When you register for this event, ACS will collect, process, and manage your data in accordance with our legitimate interests for hosting an industry event as described further in our privacy policy. Inquiries related to compliance with our privacy policy may be directed to privacy@acs.org. or acsiprivacy@acs-i.org.

C. Single Sign-On (SSO) Notice
ACS uses a singular database as our system of record to interact with other systems, such as event registration systems, through Single Sign-On ("SSO"). In addition to the benefits for the end-user to have a single authentication process for our ACS platforms, it provides the organization a layer of security in the ability to protect data in our primary system. As data privacy and security become even more paramount, under GDPR, this allows us to monitor and maintain how any individual's data is stored, used, and updated from a singular view. Additionally, it protects the organization's data accuracy by eliminating duplication of records and incomplete or erroneous data. Inquiries related to compliance with our privacy policy may be directed to privacy@acs.org or acsiprivacy@acs-i.org.

D. Payment Policy
Full payment is due at the time of registration.  The registration data is subject to audit. In case of error or incorrect self-selection of member types/pricing, the "Registration Center" reserves the right to correct the error and charge the appropriate fees. If there is a discrepancy, your registration and membership records will be updated accordingly. Should you owe any additional registration fees due to the audit, you will be notified via email, and within two (2) business days, the credit card that is on file will be charged the difference.  Please note that your registration will not be complete until your payment is received, and you will not be able to receive your badge credentials and convention materials. 

• ACS reserves the right to cancel unpaid registrations (and any affiliated hotel reservations) within 30 days of registration or no later than 20 days prior to ACS Fall 2023, depending on the date of registration.  

E.  Paid Registrant Procedures
All in-person attendees will need to pick up their registration credentials and tickets on-site at the registration area during on-site registration hours. Virtual attendees will access the virtual meeting platform using the ACSID credential that matches their registration.

F. Badge Sharing and Reprint Policy
Badge sharing, splitting, or reprints made outside of the official ACS registration system are strictly prohibited. Any attendee found in violation of this policy will be removed from the event, and all badges will be revoked.  The following fees will be charged for badge reprints: $25 for a second reprint, $50 for a third reprint, and $100 for any additional reprints.  

G. Registration Cancellation/Refund Policy
You can cancel your existing registration and social events or request a refund before the meeting in accordance with the ACS registration cancellation policy. All refunds are issued via the same method used for payment. Refunds are processed within 30 days after the conclusion of the meeting. By adhering to the following cancellation procedures, registration cancellations received by July 31, 2023, are entitled to a full refund, less a $50 administrative fee.

• Contact the ACS registration customer service center Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM (Eastern) at 800-251-8629 (U.S. registrants), 508-743-0192 (International registrants), or email acs@xpressreg.net to request refunds, registration upgrades or category changes (i.e., changing your registration category from in-person to virtual or upgrade from virtual to in-person).
• Requests for registration refunds, upgrades or category changes made after July 31, 2023, will not be honored.
• Cancellation notices must be submitted to the ACS registration customer service center by phone, or e-mail by July 31, 2023.
• All refunds will be issued via the same method used for payment. Refunds will be processed within 30 days of the conclusion of the meeting.
•  Canceling your registration will not automatically cancel your housing reservation; however, ACS reserves the right to cancel the room(s). To cancel your hotel room(s), please contact acshousing@conferencedirect.com. ACS will not reimburse cancellation or no-show fees charged by the hotel.

H. Postponement
ACS reserves the exclusive right to modify, postpone/reschedule or cancel programs for any reason, including but not limited to emergency, pandemic or epidemic, inclement weather, or other "acts of God." If there is an event cancellation, every attempt will be made to reschedule, and ACS has the right to transfer registration fees to the rescheduled event date. ACS will not be responsible for reimbursement of any participant's expenses related to an event's cancellation or postponement. If a canceled event cannot be rescheduled, ACS has the right to determine an equitable basis for the refund of a portion or all of the registration fees after cancellation due to consideration of circumstances and expenditures.

I. Compliance with Law
As a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, you acknowledge that ACS is required to comply with U.S. sanctions laws and regulations administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). By registering for this event, you certify that (1) you are not designated or otherwise identified on any of the various U.S. government lists of denied/sanctioned parties, including, but not limited to, OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List, or Foreign Sanctions Evaders List; the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Denied Persons List, Unverified List, or Entity List; or the U.S. Department of State’s Non-Proliferation Sanctions Determinations lists; (2) you are not employed by or otherwise affiliated with any entity that is identified on any of the various U.S. government lists of denied/sanctioned parties or that is 50% or more directly or indirectly owned, in the aggregate, by one or more individuals or entities identified on any of the various U.S. government lists of denied/sanctioned parties; (3) you are not an official, employee, agent, or contractor of, or directly or indirectly acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, a government (including any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof or any person directly or indirectly owned or controlled by any of the foregoing) subject to U.S. sanctions; and (4) your registration for and participation in this event is not otherwise prohibited under applicable U.S. sanctions laws and regulations. ACS reserves the right to cancel the registration and or membership of any attendee upon determining, in ACS’s sole discretion, that doing so may be required to ensure compliance with applicable U.S. sanctions laws and regulations.

J. Intellectual Property Permissions
Speakers or companies that submit artwork, upload, or link any material (including but not limited to images, text, documents, and/or video files) to the website are solely responsible for the content of such material and for gaining required permissions under copyright, trademark, trade secret or other applicable law for the use of such material. By submitting any such material, the submitting speaker or company represents and agrees that it has obtained the necessary permissions referenced above.

K. Travel and Hotel Reservations
Attendees are responsible for securing their own travel, hotel accommodations and making payment for such arrangements. Cancellation of hotel reservations and/or any travel expenses incurred are the sole responsibility of each individual attendee.

L. Errors and Omissions
ACS is not responsible for errors or omissions. Schedules, speakers, and program content are subject to change.

M. Acceptance
I acknowledge that I have read the above terms and conditions. By registering for and attending ACS Fall 2023, I hereby agree that I accept the terms stated herein and indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) resulting from attendance at ACS Fall 2023.

No Image Capturing or Recording Please 

The capturing of images, sounds, or stream, downloading, or rebroadcasting of technical session (oral or poster) speakers or presentations is strictly prohibited within the ACS meeting platform.

American Chemical Society (ACS) convenes events and meetings that are welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative. ACS's Meeting Attendee Conduct Policy applies to all ACS-sponsored events, as well as affiliated events connected with an ACS meeting or event, whether in public or private facilities.

All ACS Meeting Attendees Must Comply with the ACS Volunteer/Meeting Attendee Conduct Policy. It provides:

One of the key strengths of the ACS has been the enduring and varied contributions made by its thousands of dedicated volunteers. 

Another unassailable strength of the ACS is its outstanding meetings program. ACS meetings are among the most respected scientific meetings in the world. ACS meetings offer scientific professionals a legitimate platform to present, publish, discuss, and exhibit the most exciting research discoveries and technologies in chemistry and its related disciplines. Furthermore, ACS meetings facilitate networking opportunities, career development, and placement, and provide organizations with opportunities to exhibit products and services to targeted audiences. 

The Society’s Congressional Charter explicitly lists among its objectives “the improvement of the qualifications and usefulness of chemists through high standards of professional ethics, education, and attainments....” The ACS expects its volunteers and meeting attendees to display the highest qualities of personal and professional integrity in all aspects of their ACS related activities. Indeed, every chemical professional has obligations to the public, to volunteer and staff colleagues, and to science. 

Accordingly, and to foster a positive environment built upon a foundation of trust, respect, open communications, and ethical behavior, the ACS Board of Directors has issued this Conduct Policy. It applies to ACS Volunteers, i.e., it applies to individuals conducting the business and affairs of the ACS without compensation for that conduct. It also applies to attendees at ACS  meetings. Volunteers and meeting attendees should at all times abide by this Conduct Policy. Specifically: 

1. Volunteers should understand and support ACS’s vision and mission. 

2. Volunteers and national meeting attendees should contribute to a collegial, inclusive, positive, and respectful environment for their fellow volunteers and attendees, as well as for other stakeholders, including national meeting vendors and ACS staff. 

3. Volunteers and meeting attendees must avoid taking any inappropriate actions based on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, political affiliation, presence of disabilities, or educational background. They should show consistent respect to colleagues, regardless of the level of their formal education and whether they are from industry, government or academia, or other scientific and engineering disciplines. 

4. Volunteers and meeting attendees should interact with others in a cooperative and respectful manner. Volunteers and meeting attendees should refrain from using insulting, harassing, or otherwise offensive language in their ACS interactions. Disruptive, harassing, or inappropriate behavior toward other volunteers, stakeholders, or staff is unacceptable. Personal boundaries set by others must be observed. Harassment of any kind, including but not limited to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment will not be tolerated. 

5. Volunteers must obey all applicable laws and regulations of the relevant government authorities while acting on behalf of the ACS. Likewise, meeting attendees must obey all applicable laws and regulations of the relevant government authorities while attending ACS meetings. Volunteers and meeting attendees alike should also ensure that they comply with all applicable safety guidelines relating to public chemistry demonstrations. 

6. Volunteers and meeting attendees should only use ACS’s trademarks, insignia, name, logos, and other intellectual property in compliance with ACS regulations and directives as may be issued from time to time. 

7. Violations of this Conduct Policy should be reported promptly to the ACS Secretary and General Counsel or to the Chair of the ACS Board of Directors. In cases of alleged persistent and/or serious violations of this Conduct Policy, the Board shall review the evidence and shall take such actions as may be appropriate, including but not limited to requiring volunteers to leave their volunteer position(s); precluding volunteers from serving in Society volunteer roles in the future; requiring meeting attendees to leave the meeting; and, precluding meeting attendees from attending future ACS meetings. ACS, through its Board of Directors, reserves the right to pursue additional measures as it may determine are appropriate. 

Each presenter of any technical session, oral or poster, states that nothing in their presentation is defamatory, libelous, or otherwise unlawful, violates any right of privacy, or infringes any duty of confidentiality owed to another party or violates any contract, express or implied.  Further, each presenter states as follows:  

1. Their presentation is the original work of the presenter and any contributors who have been involved in such research or preparation have been appropriately identified. 

2. Any third party quotations or figures have been appropriately noted, and in the case of illustrations in particular, permission for their use has been obtained.     

3. All institutional approvals and protocols have been obtained and followed in conjunction with the research and the preparation of the presentation. Similarly, any related requirements of relevant research funding agencies have been followed.  Any funding agencies providing support for the underlying research have been identified.

4. Any unusual hazards inherent in the chemicals, equipment or procedures used in the underlying research as described in the presentation are clearly identified.    

Book before July 20, 2023, to guarantee the ACS discounted rate!

In order to receive the ACS discounted rate, reservations must be through the ACS Official Housing Bureau, ConferenceDirect.

Reservations are made by Conference Direct through the housing booking website which will open on May 8. 

Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. After July 20, please contact the hotel directly to make a reservation. Hotel availability cannot be guaranteed and may be at a higher rate.

A valid deposit for one night’s room and tax is required to confirm a reservation.

• Guarantee hotel reservations by credit card (American Express, MasterCard, or VISA).
• Don’t combine hotel fees with any other payment (e.g., registration, membership dues).
• Payment will be charged by your hotel, not ConferenceDirect.
• Note: ConferenceDirect will forward payment information to hotels starting on July 20.

Some hotels charge a deposit of one nights’ room and tax to your credit card prior to your arrival. Make all additional payment arrangements (check or money order) directly with your hotel after July 20, 2023. All rooms are subject to a daily room and occupancy tax of 16.45% (taxes and fees vary by hotel and subject to change).

Please contact the ACS Official Housing Bureau, ConferenceDirect, directly with all inquiries related to your hotel reservation.

Email: acshousing@conferencedirect.com
Phone: (844) 293-7040 or (704) 837-4855 (international), 9 AM to 7 PM ET, Monday through Friday

The COVID-19 safety protocols for individual hotels are listed on the housing booking website. 

Statement on Diversity, Equity,  Inclusion And Respect

The American Chemical Society aspires to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive and respectful community of highly skilled chemical professionals.

We encourage inclusivity and oppose discrimination in scientific learning and practice based on - but not limited to - race, religion, country or ethnic origin, citizenship, language, political opinion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, and economic class in academic, industrial, and government workplaces. The Society believes that an enduring commitment to diversity enables excellence, innovation, and transformative action in current and future generations of chemical professionals.

As a global scientific society, we affirm the international principles that the responsible practice of science, free from discrimination in all of its forms, is fundamental to scientific advancement and human wellbeing, as outlined by the International Council for Science’s (ICSU) Statute 51.

We also affirm our commitment to a scientific environment that facilitates the execution and communication of scientific work with integrity, fairness, and transparency at all organizational levels. This extends to our general scientific endeavors—including our professional interactions and engagement with other scientists, trainees, and the general public. We recognize that harm to our profession, our scientific credibility, individual wellbeing, and society at large is caused by not doing so.

To this end, the Society will implement the principles of diversity, inclusivity, and equity within ACS leadership and membership to build a community across the chemical enterprise. We are committed to quantifying and monitoring our diversity.

Visit the ACS committee on DEIR for additional information.

You acknowledge and agree that ACS, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, is required to comply with U.S. sanctions laws and regulations administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which restrict ACS from dealing with individuals and entities subject to U.S. sanctions in certain cases.  By registering for an ACS event, submitting written materials to ACS, and/or engaging in any other transaction with ACS, you certify that:

(1) you are not designated or otherwise identified on any of the various U.S. government lists of denied/sanctioned parties, including, but not limited to, OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List, or Foreign Sanctions Evaders List; the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Denied Persons List, Unverified List, or Entity List; or the U.S. Department of State’s Non-Proliferation Sanctions Determinations lists;

(2) you are not employed by or otherwise affiliated with any entity that is identified on any of the various U.S. government lists of denied/sanctioned parties or that is 50% or more directly or indirectly owned, in the aggregate, by one or more individuals or entities identified on any of the various U.S. government lists of denied/sanctioned parties;

(3) any abstracts, manuscripts, research summaries, presentations, or other related work product submitted by you to ACS have not been and will not be supported through research funding or otherwise by any individual or entity subject to U.S. sanctions, including any individual or entity identified on any of the various U.S. government lists of denied/sanctioned parties or any entity that is 50% or more directly or indirectly owned, in the aggregate, by one or more individuals or entities identified on any of the various U.S. government lists of denied/sanctioned parties;

(4) you are not an official, employee, agent, or contractor of, or directly or indirectly acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, a government (including any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof or any person directly or indirectly owned or controlled by any of the foregoing) or political party (including any organ or body thereof) subject to U.S. sanctions;

(5) you do not reside or work in North Korea or the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR) or Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR) regions of Ukraine, and you are not employed by or otherwise affiliated with any entity located in North Korea or the DNR or LNR regions of Ukraine or that is directly or indirectly owned by any individuals or entities located in North Korea or the DNR or LNR regions of Ukraine; and

(6) your participation in an ACS event, submission of written materials to ACS, and any other transactions in which you may engage with ACS are not otherwise prohibited under applicable U.S. sanctions laws and regulations. 

ACS reserves the right to restrict an individual’s participation in ACS events, reject the submission of written materials to ACS, and/or take any other action that ACS determines, in its sole discretion, may be required to ensure compliance with applicable U.S. sanctions laws and regulations.