CODE OF ETHICS
Bartlesville Wedding Association and its members acknowledge the need to preserve and encourage fair and professional business practices. As a condition of membership, all members pledge to adhere to the following Code of Professional Ethics:
I pledge myself to honesty and integrity, to pursue my profession and education so my service to clients reflects the highest standards.
I pledge myself to comply with our standards. I pledge myself to seek and maintain association with fellow members and others who may become a part of my business and professional life in an honorable and cooperative manner.
I pledge that my clients rely on my knowledge, experience, and recommendations. I pledge not to betray the trust my clients place in me.
Article One: I will accurately represent my qualifications and expertise in all communications.
Article Two: I will act and speak professionally so as to not offend or bring discredit to the wedding services profession.
Article Three: I will be committed to understanding my customer’s needs.
Article Four: I will communicate clearly with clients in layman’s language as to my prices and services. I will gladly answer questions about these things, so my client is comfortable with what has been ordered.
Article Five: I will maintain the trust of clients and respect the affairs of clients and BWA members who may share information in confidence.
Article Six: I will treat other wedding professionals with courtesy and dignity.
Article Seven: I will provide services in those areas in which I am qualified to serve. When unable or unqualified to fulfill requests for services, I will make every effort to recommend the services of a qualified BWA member.
Article Eight: I will protect the public against fraud or unfair practices ad shall attempt to disengage all practices which bring discredit to the profession.
Article Nine: I will not be party to agreements which unfairly limit or restrain access to the marketplace by any other wedding professional client or to the public, based on race, creed, color, sex, age, physical disability or country of origin.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Term. This agreement will commence upon payment of dues by the Member (hereafter, “You”/” Your”) and shall continue for the duration of twelve months thereafter. Membership dues are automatically deducted every year unless membership is cancelled within 30 days of renewal term.
This agreement shall not be in force until accepted by Bartlesville Wedding Association (hereafter, “BWA”), which reserves the right to cancel this agreement without further obligation at any time by rescinding all future obligations under this contract, or for cause if you have failed to pay as agreed or if you fail to perform any material term or condition of this agreement.
Members shall pay a fee of $40 for any check presented for payment that is returned by the bank.
Code of Ethics. You must adhere to the BWA Code of Ethics, which guides the business practices of Members and helps ensure adherence to the principles upon which BWA is based. It is understood that you are familiar with its contents and will uphold its articles and pledges.
You acknowledge that Membership may be terminated without refund should BWA and/or the BWA Executive Committee determine in its sole discretion that you have violated any aspect of the Code. BWA will seek to address any such matters directly with You in order to have full information before a termination hearing occurs.
Licenses. You shall be required to obtain and keep in force any and all licenses for the operation of your business.
Logo. You are permitted to utilize the BWA logo on your website, in all forms of your advertising, letterhead, business cards, and signage. Camera and Internet ready logo artwork is available free of charge to you; the logo must not be altered in any fashion. The use of the BWA logo must
