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Consultants will be honest and not knowingly
misrepresent facts. |
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Consultants will keep the client informed of any
matters relating to the contract even if the information is
unfavorable, or may jeopardize the contract. |
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Consultants will divulge any potential conflicts of
interest prior to accepting the contract or as soon as possible after
the conflict is discovered. |
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Consultants will only represent opinions as independent
if they are free from subordinated judgment and there is no
undisclosed interest in the outcome of the client's decision.
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Consultants will ensure that to the best of their
knowledge they can complete the project in a professional manner both
in terms of skill and time. |
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Consultants will install and use only properly licensed
software on their systems as well as the clients' systems.
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Abmax, Inc., our
principals and employees will promote ethical behavior to all
consultants and associates as well as the industry in general.
Our Standards of Practice
Abmax, Inc.,
finds that the following are standards and practices that are expected
of quality Information Technology consultants. Consultants are not
required to comply with these standards in all cases but any variations
must be tempered by good judgment.
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Consultants will use a letter of intent or written
contract for all substantial engagements. |
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Consultants will insure that issues of ownership and
use of the work product are clear before starting the contract.
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Consultants will be bound by a signed Confidentiality
And Proprietary Rights Statement applicable to each client engagement. |
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Consultants will not abide improprieties, or the
appearance of improprieties. |
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Consultants will either attempt to transfer the
knowledge to the client or else suggest that the clients secure a
backup source of long term support. |
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Consultants will devote a significant portion of time
in continuing education. |
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Consultants who use subcontractors can use a
non-compete clause to restrict the subcontractors from working
directly with their clients for a specified period of time. If the
consultant uses a non-compete clause in their contracts, the term of
the non-compete should be one year or less. |
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Consultants will not compel independent computer
consultants to work as employees when they prefer to work as
independent contractors. |
