PPSO

Code of Conduct

 

  I, having been accepted into membership in the The Professional
Photographers of Southwestern Ohio,
do hereby subscribe without reservation
to this Code of Conduct, and do solemnly agree that:

1. I will endeavor to enhance and ennoble the statues of the photographic
profession by maintaining a dignity of manner in my behavior,
in the presentation of my photography and photographic services,
in the appearance of my studio or place of business, and in all other forms
of public contact.

2. I will observe the highest standard of honesty in all my transactions,
avoiding the use of false titles, confusing or inaccurate technical terms
or descriptions, and misleading terms or claims.

3. I will, at all times, endeavor to produce those types of photography and
photographic services that will enhance the prestige of the profession,
to apply my best efforts in behalf of the public, and to play my part in
raising the general standard of photographic craftsmanship.

4. I will show a friendly spirit of cooperation with my fellow photographers
and assist them whenever possible should they be in trouble or difficulty.

5. I will at all times avoid the use of unfair competitive practices as
determined by any court of competitive jurisdiction, the federal anti-trust
laws, and related statues.

6. I will assist and give of my knowledge to the members of my profession,
and will encourage them individually and collectively, so that the quality
of photography may constantly be raised to higher standards.

7. I will recognize the authority of this association in all matters
relating to the interpretation of this code in accordance with Federal,
State, and Local statutes.

 

Section 2.
The Code of Conduct shall be prominently incorporated with and be
a formal part of every application for membership and shall be

Section 3.
No application for membership shall be accepted and no services
or privileges shall be accorded to any applicant unless and until
the Code of Conduct has been signed.

Section 4.
No member of the PPSO shall enter into any agreement of any
nature whatsoever, the object which is to restrain trade, limit
production, circumscribe competition, regulate prices, distribute
business, or perform any act that is contrary to law.

Section 5.
Every member of the PPSO shall be at liberty at all times,
and in every respect and particular, to conduct his business
as he sees fit, provided that in doing so he does not violate
the Code of Conduct or the provisions of Section 4 of the article.

Section 6.
The violation of any portion of the Code of Conduct or the Code
of Regulations shall be grounds for the board of Directors to
terminate or refuse renewal of membership in the association.

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