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 Code of Ethics
Sandy Prater, principal of PraterWrites, has been a member of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), the professional association for business communicators, since 1993 and adheres to its Code of Ethics.
- PraterWrites engages in communication that is not only legal but also ethical and sensitive to cultural values and beliefs.
- PraterWrites engages in truthful, accurate and fair communications that facilities respect and mutual understanding.
- PraterWrites upholds the credibility and dignity of its profession by practicing honest, candid and timely communication and by fostering the free flow of essential information in accord with the public interest.
- PraterWrites disseminates accurate information and promptly corrects any erroneous communication for which it may be responsible.
- PraterWrites understands and supports the principles of free speech, freedom of assembly, and access to an open marketplace of ideas; and acts accordingly.
- PraterWrites is sensitive to cultural values and beliefs and engages in fair and balanced communication activities that foster and encourage mutual understanding.
- PraterWrites refrains from taking part in any undertaking that it considers unethical.
- PraterWrites obeys laws and public policies governing its professional activities and is sensitive to the spirit of all laws and regulations and, should any law or public policy be violated, for whatever reason, acts promptly to correct the situation.
- PraterWrites gives credit for unique expressions borrowed from others and identifies the sources and purposes of all information disseminated to the public.
- PraterWrites protects confidential information and complies with all legal requirements for the disclosure of information affecting the welfare of others.
- PraterWrites does not use confidential information gained as a result of professional activities for personal benefit and does not represent conflicting or competing interests without written consent of those involved.
- PraterWrites does not accept undisclosed gifts or payments for professional services from anyone other than a client.
- PraterWrites does not guarantee results that are beyond the power of the firm to deliver.
- Sandy Prater, owner of PraterWrites is honest not only with others but also, and most importantly, with herself; for a professional communicator seeks the truth and speaks that truth first to the self.
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