As
members of this association we
recognize that we have serious moral and ethical obligations to the
public, our fellow members and the association.
Therefore,
we pledge that we will:
Support
AEIP's exemplary standards and principles of professional conduct
as presented here in this Ethics Code.
At
all times we will treat our website visitors and fellow members with
honesty and respect.
We
will not violate the confidential and private information of our customers
or clients or use it for our own personal interest. We further
pledge to honor the trust of our clients and customers by giving them
our best advice and recommendations, putting their interests above
our own.
Operate
within the laws of the nation and their local community.
Honor
and properly exercise any authority or privileges given us by clients
or customers.
Always
protect legitimate client and customer interests. Give them
the information they need to make wise decisions.
Guard
the information given by clients and customers as private and confidential.
This includes using secure servers (SSL encryption) for transmission
of credit card, social security and other very personal and vulnerable
information. Non secure transmission
of such private information is deemed unethical because it exposes
others to unnecessary personal and financial risk.
Not
make use of any client resources for personal advantage without prior
client permission.
Not
participate in, link to, or promote so called "adult"
material, exploitation of women, children, racial and ethnic
division, violence and hate groups.
Avoid
conflicts of interest and advise clients and customers, and potential
clients and customers, of any such conflicts that might arise.
Not
misrepresent or withhold facts about our business policies, warranties,
or the quality of our products or services.
Take
no personal advantage of the inexperience or lack of knowledge of
our clients, customers, or our potential clients or customers.
Be
ethical and honest in all of our business and professional relationships.
Follow and support the following of the Golden Rule.
Neither
send or promote the sending of spam e-mail.,
as defined by AEIP.