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| CODE
OF ETHICS - TECHNOLOGY ALIGNMENTAND ITS PARTNERS |
The principles
of this Code are expressed in broad statements, communications
to our Partners and users to guide ethical decision making.
These statements provide a framework; they cannot and do not
dictate conduct to cover particular situations.
- Above
all; honesty and integrity.
- We
provide the highest level of service to all Pioneer Linux
and HIATLANTIS users through appropriate and useful resources;
equitable service policies; equitable access; and accurate,
unbiased, and courteous responses to all requests for assistance.
- We
uphold the principles of intellectual freedom.
- We
protect each user's right to privacy and confidentiality
with respect to information sought or received and resources
consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted.
- We
recognize and respect intellectual property rights.
- We
Users, Partners and coworkers with respect, fairness and
good faith, and advocate conditions of support that safeguard
the rights and welfare of all users, coworkers and Partners.
- We
do not advance private interests at the expense of users,
colleagues, Partners or our employing institutions.
- We
distinguish between our personal convictions and professional
duties and do not allow our personal beliefs to interfere
with fair representation of the aims of our Users or Partners
or the provision of access to their information resources.
- We
strive for excellence in the profession by maintaining and
enhancing our own knowledge and skills, by encouraging the
professional development of users, Partners and coworkers,
and by fostering the aspirations of potential members of
the profession.
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| We recognize
the importance of codifying and making known to the profession and
to the general public the ethical principles that guide the work of
our Partners, employees of Technology Alignment and other professionals providing
information services.
Ethical dilemmas
occur when values are in conflict. Technology Alignment states the values
to which we are committed, and embodies the ethical responsibilities
of the profession in this changing environment.
We significantly
influence or control the selection, organization, preservation,
and dissemination of information. We have a special obligation to
ensure the free flow of information and ideas to present and future
users of Pioneer Linux and HIATLANTIS users for generations.
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