NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION seeks corporate funding for specific activities from multiple sources whenever possible.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION Acceptance of corporate funding for program development is with the understanding that NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION must maintain its objectivity and commitment to a quality result. A sponsor's preferences regarding program design, content or policies may not be reflected in the program.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION approval corporate sponsors may attend as non-voting observers NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION Chapter organized to gather stakeholder input and perspective on new programs being developed. All sponsors attending must comply with NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION policies on disclosure and conflicts of interest.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION may consider the results of research studies, test results, or other information from corporate sponsors as well as other external experts that may help to inform NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION staff on issues to be addressed in the program development process.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION may accept a corporate sponsor's provision of in-kind expertise to assist with specific tasks such as market research, data analysis, or testing provided that all such in-kind expertise complies with NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION policies on disclosure and conflicts of interest.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITIONAcceptance of corporate funds does not imply NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION endorsement of a company's products, services, programs, or activities.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION will not accept charitable contributions from any organization for which NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION accredits, certifies, or recognizes the organization’s primary line of business, with the exception of limited contributions to NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION annual Chapter Awards, event or other events such as the policy conference or "Chapter Appropriate Services Awards" as may from time to time be approved by the NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION BOARD.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION may accept charitable contributions for its annual Chapter Quality Awards, event or other events from an organization where a non-primary line of business has accredited, certified, or recognized status from NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION. An organization whose primary line of business is accredited, certified, or recognized may contribute to these events.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION will allow organizations that it accredits, certifies or recognizes their primary line of business to make contributes, such contributions to be used for the purpose of funding NATIONAL TRAIN DAY CELEBRATIONS and activities related to NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION will recognize corporate sponsors in its annual report, Web site, and as appropriate to the sponsorship arrangement.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION retains the right to approve the use of NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION AND CHAPTER name, logo, and language when used by a sponsor in relationship to the sponsorship agreement.

NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITIONretains independence and control over all programs, projects, or products bearing the NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION name, logo, or trademarks, and over the use of NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCAITION intellectual property, such as accreditation standards or HEDIS® measures.