Bonded Pros Code of Conduct and Ethics

1. Professionalism:

• Freelancers and clients shall conduct themselves professionally and respectfully at all times.
• Communication should be clear, timely, and constructive, fostering a positive working relationship.

2. Transparency and Honesty:

• All information provided by freelancers and clients must be accurate and truthful.
• Freelancers must accurately represent their skills, experience, and capabilities. Clients must provide clear project details and expectations.

3. Confidentiality:

• Freelancers shall respect the confidentiality of client information and project details.
• Clients shall respect the confidentiality of proprietary information shared by freelancers.

4. Fair and Transparent Transactions:

• Freelancers and clients are expected to set fair and transparent terms for projects, including scope, deadlines, and compensation.
• Price manipulation, collusion, or any form of unfair competition is strictly prohibited.

5. Non-Discrimination:

• Discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other factors is strictly prohibited.
• All users are encouraged to contribute to a diverse and inclusive community.

6. Intellectual Property Rights:

• Freelancers must respect the intellectual property rights of clients and third parties.
• Clients must respect the intellectual property rights of freelancers.

7. Conflict Resolution:

• In the event of disputes, freelancers and clients are encouraged to engage in open communication to resolve issues amicably.
• If conflicts persist, users may utilize the platform’s designated dispute resolution mechanisms.

8. Compliance with Laws:

• Freelancers and clients must comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
• Any activities that violate the law are strictly prohibited.

9. Reporting Violations:

• Users are encouraged to promptly report any violations of this Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Reports should be submitted through the platform’s designated reporting channels.

10. Continuous Improvement:

• The freelancing platform is committed to regularly reviewing and improving the Code of Conduct and Ethics to ensure it reflects the evolving needs of the community.

By agreeing to use Bonded Pros, freelancers acknowledge their commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and contributing to a positive and collaborative community.

Bonded Pros reserves the right to update the Code of Conduct and Ethics as needed. Users will be notified of any changes, and continued use of the platform implies acceptance of the updated terms.

Date of Last Revision: December 14, 2023