Code of Conduct

I will strive to produce work of the highest possible standard, I will accept full responsibility for my work and I will draw the attention of my client or employer to any unresolved problems. 

 I will refrain from accepting work that I do not have the capacity to complete to the required professional standard. Should I unwittingly accept such work, I will inform my client or employer to this effect at the earliest opportunity and, if requested, help my client or employer to find a replacement copy-editor or proofreader. 

I will constantly pursue self-improvement to improve the quality of my work. 

I will treat as confidential all personal and sensitive information contained in the work that is handled by me. At all time.

I will maintain professional detachment, impartiality and objectivity in my work. 

I will respect all the rights (specifically the copyright) of the authors, my clients or employers of the work handled by me. I will disclose any conflict of interest immediately when I become aware of such conflict. 

I undertake that I will personally complete work allocated to me and will not subcontract it out, for whatever reason, without obtaining the written permission of my client or employer. 

I will strive to keep to agreed deadlines and conditions of delivery and will inform my client or employer in good time should I not be able to comply with the agreement. 

I will not accept any work that I have reason to believe is intended for unlawful or dishonest purposes or that is contrary to the public interest. 

I will not give or receive bribes or kickbacks.

I will not sign a certificate of editing or provide similar confirmation for work I have not completed myself. 

I will make every attempt to verify facts in the work handled by me and avoid spreading fake news and information.