With the Ethics statement below, THAT COMPUTER LADY pledges her 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.
