Code of Practice
IVCA Partnerships
IVCA Membership requires an agreement to work within an ethical code of practice. Members of the Association are provided with a signed copy of the Code of Ethics which they can display alongside their membership certificates. A master copy is also provided which enables members to include copies of the Code with their pitch documents. For a complete printed copy of the IVCA Code of Practice please email Phillip Fey.
IVCA Members will
Trade legally and fairlyIVCA members will, at all times, honour their legal and contractual commitments and will trade fairly with their suppliers.
Compete fairlyIVCA members will tender contracts for work and compete against each other on a fair and equitable basis.
Present themselves honestlyIVCA members will honestly present themselves, their companies and their products and will not make false or exaggerated claims.
Avoid conflicts of interestIVCA members will endeavour to avoid any conflict of interest and, where such a conflict arises, will bring it to the attention of those affected for resolution.
Respect confidentialityIVCA members will respect the confidentiality of proprietary information provided by suppliers and clients and discourage the improper use of such information.
Respect copyrightIVCA members will not knowingly infringe the copyright works of others and will respect their moral rights.
Be good employersIVCA members will provide their employees with an agreeable working environment, fair conditions of employment and necessary on- and off-the-job skills training.
Deal fairly with freelance suppliersIVCA members will deal fairly with their freelance suppliers, provide them with necessary support and agree terms as to objectives, delivery, fees and expenses. The IVCA provides clients with an assurance of quality when dealing with IVCA members.
