NAPP CODE OF ETHICS

As a member of the National Association of Pond Professionals, Inc. (NAPP) I pledge:

  1. To conduct my business and myself in a just and honorable manner.
  2. To promote a positive image of pond professionals and associated categories of the water gardening industry.
  3. To adhere to the Mission Statement, By-laws, policies and goals of the NAPP and to foster its objectives.
  4. To maintain the highest standards of service.
  5. To deal fairly, honestly and respectfully with my clients, employees, vendors and fellow members.
  6. To constantly and diligently strive to improve my qualifications, knowledge and proficiency in the ornamental pond design and installation field and all related fields.
  7. To address all practices which tend to discredit or injure the public regard of the professional pond design and installation industry and related professions.
  8. To not speak disparagingly of our competitors or of their work.
  9. To not falsely advertise our products or services.
  10. To not knowingly enter into illegal contracts, secret debates, refunds, commissions, or other illegal or unethical acts for the purpose of injuring the competition.
  11. To not imitate the trademarks, trade names, or other identifying marks of other NAPP members.