Each such process is referred to in this Integrity Code as a Candidacy, and each such person is referred to as a Candidate.6.2  Once they have decided to become a Candidate, whether or not they have officially declared their Candidacy, Candidates must abide by any rules issued or approved by Congress or the Executive Board in respect of such Candidacies.6.3  IBU Officials who are not Candidates must:6.3.1  respect the integrity of the Candidacy process, allowing equal conditions and opportunities for each Candidate and potential Candidate, treating each Candidate and potential Candidate in a fair and equal manner, and avoiding any risk of conflict of interest;6.3.2  not accept gifts or hospitality from any Candidate;6.3.3  not directly or indirectly solicit or accept any form of advantage from the process; 6.3.4  not use the resources of the IBU to back any Candidate; and6.3.5  be neutral in respect of all Candidates, including refraining from making any public declaration appearing to give an opinion on one or more Candidates.7.