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Virtual Assistant Ethics Pledge
 
Virtual Assistants who display our ethics pledge
badge on their web sites demonstrate their commitment to the highest standards
of honor and excellence in business.
To My Clients, I Promise…
- I will accurately represent my skills, recognizing
my limitations and only offering professional services that
I feel competent to provide.
- I will accurately represent what my practice is
capable of in all marketing, advertising and promotional materials.
- I will inform you of any conditions that I am
aware of that could limit my effectiveness.
- I will place your best interest first and foremost,
making reasonably certain that I have the necessary skills and
resources to provide the support needed before entering into
a collaborative partnership with you.
- I will clearly communicate the terms and conditions
of our relationship, identifying the responsibilities of all
parties, and documenting these provisions in a signed agreement.
- I will honor my contracts, agreements and commitments.
- I will only make commitments that are within my
power and abilities to deliver.
- I will accept responsibility for the work I do,
admit mistakes and do my part to rectify any problems that arise.
- I will maintain the highest level of professionalism,
and refrain from misrepresenting any authority entrusted to
me.
- I will safeguard and protect any private and confidential
information you entrust to me.
- I will not release any of your information to
any party whatsoever unless you give me explicit instruction
or consent to do so.
- I will ensure that electronic and hardcopy record
disposal is handled in a confidential and secure manner.
- I will do my utmost to protect your interests
and reputation by conducting myself as a professional ambassador
and representative of your business during the course of our
work together.
To My Colleagues, I Promise…
- I will be honest and accurate about my credentials,
and not exaggerate, embellish or fabricate my professional history
or competencies.
- I will not intentionally partake in any activity,
especially libel or slander, that could damage the professional
reputation of another Virtual Assistant.
- I will make every effort to exercise due diligence
in naming my business to ensure I am not infringing upon the
legal tradename and trademark rights of another VA’s established,
pre-existing business. If such infringement occurs, I will immediately
take steps to remedy the situation upon notification.
- I will not engage in copyright infringement or
theft of any other Virtual Assistant's intellectual property.
- I will not engage in unfair trade practices.
- I will not solicit or unlawfully take clients
away from another Virtual Assistant and will faithfully observe
the legal and binding agreements I make in any subcontracting
situation.
- I will be accepting of others' opinions, values,
beliefs and acknowledge they are as valid as my own.
- I will not use any confidential information gained
through my professional association with colleagues for personal
benefit of any sort.
To the Virtual Assistant Profession, I Promise…
- I will exercise and uphold the highest ideals of
integrity, competence and professionalism in business.
- I will utilize my knowledge and abilities to strengthen
public awareness and understanding of the Virtual Assistance profession.
- I will not engage in any activity or practice that
would bring the profession into disrepute.
- I will not take on any work I deem to be illegal
or immoral.
- I will diligently exercise integrity, truth and
honesty in all areas relating to my business and professional
responsibilities.
- I will not engage in nor condone any illegal or
unethical practices in the industry.
- I will acquire and maintain professional competence,
and continue to expand my professional knowledge and technical
skills.
- I will maintain accurate and sufficient business
records.
- I will know and respect existing laws pertaining
to professional work and business.
To Myself, I Promise…
- I will do everything in my power to honor my value
and worth as a human being and skilled professional.
- I will only do work that I enjoy so that I never
“work” another day in my life.
- I will always do my best, as doing my best not only
benefits clients and reflects well on the profession, it gives
me confidence, satisfaction and self-worth.
- I will work only with my ideal clients. When I work
with those who value and appreciate my services and skills, the
positivity our relationship creates for one another also makes
the world a better place.
- I will strive to do good as I do well.
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Instructions for Placing the Virtual Assistant Ethics Pledge Badge on
Your Website
To
place the Virtual Assistant Ethics Pledge badge on your website, simply
copy the code inside the text box below and paste it into the HTML of
the page where you'd like it to appear.
(If you have ideas or suggestions to improve wording or add to
the Virtual Assistant Ethics Pledge, please do email
us. Your ideas are always welcome and considered).
© 2006-10 Virtual
Assistance Chamber of Commerce. All U.S. & International rights
reserved.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY THIEVES AND
PLAGIARIZERS: This content is protected by U.S. and International copyright
laws and treaties. You are permitteed to place our ENTIRE, FULL AND UNEDITED
Virtual Assistant Ethics Pledge on your website as well as the badge,
if you like. However, we DO NOT give permission for it to be altered,
edited, adapted or changed in any way, shape or form. THIS IS NOT NEGOTIABLE.
Copyright theft, infringement and derivative and unpermitted uses are
unethical and unlawful, and we really would rather not have to have an
unpleasant discussion with you, or worse, seek legal action against you.
Mmmkay? Let's keep it honest, folks. Kindness, helpfulness and generosity
are not an invitation to steal or plagiarize.
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