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to deliver service standards of the highest quality;
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to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever possible, and to
disclose them to affected parties when they do exist;
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to value and protect confidential information provided to us and to
prevent unauthorized access to that information;
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to be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates based on
available data;
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to reject bribery in all its forms;
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to maintain and improve our professional competence and to undertake tasks
for others only if qualified by training or experience, or after full
disclosure of pertinent limitations;
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to seek, accept, and offer honest criticism of our work, to acknowledge
and correct errors, and to credit properly the contributions of others;
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to accept responsibility in providing consulting services consistent with
the safety, health and welfare of the public, and to disclose promptly factors
that might endanger the public or the environment;
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to treat fairly all persons regardless of such factors as race, religion,
gender, disability, age, or national origin;
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to avoid injuring others, their property, reputation, or employment by
false or malicious action;
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to assist colleagues and co-workers in their professional development and
to support them in following this code of ethics.
