CEF Q&A
General Information
Q: What is Coaching Ethics Forum (CEF)?
A: CEF serves as a platform for learning, ethical discussions, and the exchange of diverse perspectives. Contributions made by facilitators, hosts, or speakers, including ideas, interpretations, or professional insights, are their own and do not necessarily represent the views, policies, or positions of CEF.
Individuals may speak from their role within CEF; however, they do not represent the Coaching Ethics Forum as a whole. All activity remains guided by CEF’s values, principles, and Representation & Promotion Guidelines.
While CEF provides the structure and guidelines to facilitate these discussions, it does not claim ownership of or responsibility for the content shared by individual contributors.
For more information about our mission and values, see the About Us page.
Logo & Branding Usage
Q: Can I use the CEF logo on my website or materials?
A: The CEF logo is reserved for official use. External use is permitted only when expressly authorised, for example by:
- Advisory Team Members (with their official title)
- Contracted Sponsors (within official sponsorship graphics)
- Speakers or contributors (when pre-approved and unaltered)
All proposed uses must be submitted for approval to: Contact
For full details, download the CEF Branding & Logo Usage Guidelines here.
Events and Conferences
Q: What does my conference registration include?
A: Your registration includes access to all speaker sessions, panel discussions, and breakout groups listed in the official conference schedule. You will also have access to session recordings for the specified duration outlined in your membership or registration details.
Q: How do I connect to the conference?
A: CEF events—including conferences, webinars, and ethics circles—are primarily held virtually, accessible via a link on your dashboard.
Please ensure you have a stable internet connection and any required applications (e.g., Zoom) installed.
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For details about participation, please review our Engagement Guidelines.
Q: Will I receive access to recordings?
A: Recordings are provided for a limited time, as outlined for each event, course, or access type (including membership-based access where applicable).
Slides and other materials are shared only when permission has been granted by the presenter.
Chat transcripts from live sessions are not retained or shared.
Q: Will I have access to the speaker slides?
A: Speaker slides are only available for download if the speaker has explicitly given permission and provided the files. Not all speakers choose to do this, so availability varies.
Q: Are the chat transcripts included with the recordings?
A: Chat transcripts from live sessions are not included with the recordings. They are part of the unique, interactive experience of attending the event live.
Certificates and Continuing Education (CCE) Points
Q: Will I receive a certificate of participation?
A: Where applicable, participants may receive/download a digital certificate of completion or participation.
Q: Are certificates issued automatically?
A: Instructions for accessing or requesting certificates are provided with each event or course. Where credits apply, details are confirmed in the relevant documentation.
For full terms, see our Terms and Conditions.
Q: What happens with my submitted information?
A: Your information is confidential and will only be accessed by CEF Admin to process your certificate and improve future events. Appreciative comments may be used anonymously (or attributed with your permission) to promote CEF events.
Courses
CEF hosts selected ethics-focused learning programmes aligned with its purpose and values.
Ethics Beyond the Code™ (EBTC)
Ethics Beyond the Code™ (EBTC) is an educational program developed by the Founder and offered through the Academy of Ethicality (AoE), with registration and learning access currently provided through the Coaching Ethics Forum platform.
Q: Do I need to complete the Foundation before other tracks?
A: Yes. The Foundation provides the core learning and is required before progressing to other tracks.
Q: Can I take more than one track?
A: Yes. You may complete additional tracks once the Foundation has been completed.
For full details, please visit the Ethics Beyond the Code™ page.
Annual Pass
Q: Is there still an Annual Pass?
A: CEF no longer offers an Annual Pass. Access to events, webinars, recordings, and selected resources is now linked to individual registrations and, where applicable, membership through Ethics Forum International (EFI).
Q: Can I still access previous content?
A: Yes. The CEF Vault provides access to recordings and archives from past forums, webinars, and dialogues. Availability depends on your registration type or membership access.
Payment, Cancellation, and Refunds
Q: What is your cancellation and refund policy?
A: There is a no refund policy.
Q: Can I transfer my registration?
A: Yes, you can transfer your conference registration to a colleague or friend by emailing Contact Us Here and Choose Coaching Ethics Forum
For detailed payment terms, see our Payment Terms page.
Participation and Engagement
Q: What are the expectations for virtual participation?
A: Please review our Engagement Guidelines for detailed instructions on participation, including virtual session etiquette, chat usage, and respectful conduct.
Participants and contributors are expected to engage in a way that reflects CEF’s values of integrity, humility, and ethical dialogue.
Copyright and Recordings
Q: Who owns the copyright to the sessions?
A: Individual presenters retain copyright over their own materials. However, by participating in CEF events, presenters grant Coaching Ethics Forum (CEF) the right to record, host, and use their session content—including edited excerpts—for educational and promotional purposes. CEF may keep recordings behind a paywall for a limited period and may choose to release them publicly at a later time.
Q: Can I use session content for my own work?
A: You may share or reference content only if it has been made publicly available—for example, on the Coaching Ethics Forum YouTube channel. Content that is not publicly released (such as member-only or conference recordings) may not be copied, embedded, or reused—particularly for commercial purposes—without written permission from both the presenter and CEF.
For detailed terms, see our Terms and Conditions page.
Collaboration and Contributions
Q: Can I propose a session for the CEF conference?
A: The annual Coaching Ethics Forum conference is curated by invitation, with speakers and contributors selected in relation to the conference theme and purpose.
Q: Can I contribute to CEF webinars or Ethics Circles?
A: CEF welcomes expressions of interest from individuals who would like to contribute to its webinars, Ethics Circles and other dialogue initiatives.
Proposals are considered in relation to CEF’s purpose, existing program and capacity.
Q: Can I host a CEF event in my region or language?
A: CEF does not organise regional versions of its annual conference. However, opportunities may exist to facilitate regional or language-based Ethics Circles or contribute to multilingual webinars.
All activities are coordinated through CEF and operate within its established guidelines.
Q: How can my organisation become involved?
A: Organisations interested in supporting ethical dialogue, professional learning and related initiatives are encouraged to explore the organisational membership opportunities available through Ethics Forum International (EFI).
Conference sponsorship opportunities are managed separately through Coaching Ethics Forum.
Contributors and co-leads may promote their involvement in CEF initiatives in accordance with CEF’s Representation & Promotion Guidelines. Such involvement does not constitute representation of CEF as a whole.
Support and Assistance
A: For any queries, please email us at Contact Us
Related Initiatives
The Coaching Ethics Forum (CEF) sits within a wider ecosystem of independently developed initiatives led by the Founder, each contributing to ethical practice in different ways.
These include Ethics Forum International (EFI), Ethical Edge Insights (EEI), the Journal of Coaching Ethics (JoCE), Academy of Ethicality and the Champions of Courage Awards.
While these initiatives may be connected through shared visibility, collaboration, and the wider Ethics Forum International ecosystem, each retains its distinct purpose and areas of activity. CEF remains an independent platform for ethical dialogue, reflection, and practice within the overarching governance of Ethics Forum International.