We will serve our clients with integrity, competence, honesty, independence, objectivity, and professionalism.
We will mutually establish with our clients realistic expectations of the benefits and results of our services.
We will only accept assignments for which we possess the requisite experience and competence to perform and will only assign staff or engage colleagues with the knowledge and expertise needed to serve our clients effectively.
We will treat appropriately all confidential information that is not public knowledge, take reasonable steps to prevent it from access by unauthorized people, and refrain from taking advantage of proprietary or privileged information.
We will not make unlawful or improper payments or pay for information or data illegally obtained.
We will respect all US and local laws when doing business in the US and throughout the world.
We will perform our services in a safe manner and in compliance with all customary safety practices.
We will avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance thereof and will immediately disclose to the client circumstances or interests that we believe may influence our judgment or objectivity.
We will not falsely represent ourselves or our clients.
We will treat people fairly and will not discriminate with regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or disability.
We will conduct ourselves with integrity and professionalism in our relations with our clients, employees, colleagues, and the general public.
