Conflicts of interest/commitment can be difficult to categorize. To assist with assessing what is or is not a conflict, we have provided some examples for consideration below. In this chart, situations and activities may generally be grouped into one of three categories. The information presented here is general guidance and not considered legal advice. It is in your best interest to report all financial interests and relationships which may create the appearance of a conflict for ORMC’s consideration. View Guidelines & Scenarios Category Definitions Not Significant and Generally Permissible Activities Situations where any Financial Interest held by an employee, employee’s family, or employee’s close relation is below the threshold for Significant Financial Interest and where the situation suggests no actual, potential, or perceived Conflict of Interest. These situations may continue without a Management plan. Potential or Perceived Conflicts of Interest Activities which may represent Conflicts of Interest, but in many cases would be permitted to go forward after disclosure and with an approved Management Plan in place. Actual Conflicts of Interest Activities which represent actual Conflicts of Interest, and which either may be permitted to go forward after disclosure only with an approved Management Plan in place to eliminate the conflict, safeguard against bias toward University activities, and provide continuing oversight; OR these activities may not be permitted if the conflict cannot be managed.