1. What are my compliance obligations as a client?
As a client, you must ensure that all your activities on the Seersite platform adhere to applicable laws, ethical standards, and industry rules of conduct.
This includes avoiding the solicitation or disclosure of confidential, proprietary, or material non-public information (MNPI).
2. Does Seersite verify experts for compliance issues?
No, Seersite does not screen experts for compliance with legal or ethical standards specific to your needs.
It is your responsibility to conduct due diligence on experts and ensure their suitability for your specific requirements.
3. Can I request confidential or sensitive information from experts?
No, you are prohibited from requesting or sharing confidential, proprietary, material non-public information, or trade secrets.
This ensures compliance with insider trading laws and other applicable regulations.
4. Are there restrictions on working with government officials?
Yes, government officials or employees cannot participate in bookings, sessions, panels, or projects related to legislation, policies, contracts, or actions over which they have influence.
If you're unsure about potential conflicts, contact Seersite support at [email protected].
5. What should I do to ensure compliance during a booking?
Clearly communicate to experts what information they should not disclose during your sessions.
Seersite provides a catalog of questions to assist you in assessing potential conflicts and risks during the booking process.
6. How does Seersite ensure transparency during sessions?
All verbal sessions and panels are recorded and transcribed.
These recordings help ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards and provide transparency for both clients and experts.
7. What happens if a compliance breach occurs?
If a breach of compliance is identified, Seersite reserves the right to:
Terminate the session.
Suspend or ban users.
Cooperate with authorities as required by law.
8. Are there rules against bribery or corrupt practices?
Yes, you must comply with all laws governing bribery, money laundering, and other corrupt practices.
Offering or authorizing bribes or unlawful inducements through the platform is strictly prohibited.
9. How do I handle conflicts of interest?
You must not participate in projects if you or your employer has a significant financial relationship (e.g., >5% of annual revenue) with the company that is the subject of the booking.
If in doubt, consult Seersite support.
10. Can I share expert information or transcripts externally?
No, you may not disclose the names or personal identifying information of experts or share session transcripts without obtaining explicit prior consent from the expert and Seersite.