"Public
enlightenment is the forerunner of
justice and the foundation of
democracy. " - SPJ

Ethical Standards
Personal Responsibility:
Personal responsibility
entails giving one’s best efforts
and reasonable consideration to
all aspects of a situation when
making a decision.
Whispy.com adheres to a code of
ethics and conducts policy that
honors members and clients as the experts in
his or her own life and work, and
believes that every person is
creative, resourceful, and whole.
Our Whispy.com Staff Members,
Volunteers, Live Advisors, Business
Associates and Community Members are
expected to conform to ethical
standards in a number of areas:
humanity, relationships, commitment,
co-operation, integrity,
advertising, confidentiality, abuse
of privilege, safety and competence.
Whispy.com's Code of Ethics and
Conduct Policy points out the
essential elements of sound ethical
practice.
At Whispy.com we exercise
personal judgment and ethical
reflection in each ethical situation
to benefit and not harm individuals.
Standards must be also be compatible
with our common morality. Whispy.com
is dedicated to providing an
environment in which individuals can
freely choose and acquire skills
necessary to function effectively
and successfully in their own lives.
There has been a dramatic increase
in the ethical expectations of
businesses and professions over the
past ten years. Increasingly,
customers, clients and employees are
deliberately seeking out those who
define the basic ground rules of
their operations on a day to day
basis. It is out intention to do
that here.
Keeping in mind the educational and
supportive nature of Whispy.com and
My True Nature Productions, this
Code of Ethics & Conduct Policy
is intended to encourage growth and
understanding in and among those
involved with Whispy.com and it's
many diverse Communities.
It is intended as a framework,
designed to invite dialogue and
resolution about ethical issues here
at Whispy.com. We hope to; provide a
structure within which Staff
Members, Volunteers, Live Advisors,
Business Associates and Community
Members may safely and
constructively resolve their
differences as well as set
guidelines for developing ethically
based courses of action and ethical
ideals to which to aspire. It is a
living document, meant to mature
with experience and input from our
Community.
What are Ethics?
"The principles of conduct governing
an individual or group, ie
professional ethics;
a system or philosophy of conduct
and principles practiced by a person
or group;
the discipline dealing with what is
good and bad and with moral duty and
obligation;
a set of moral principles or
values."
"Why have a Code of Ethics?
to define accepted/acceptable
behaviors;
to promote high standards of
practice;
to provide a benchmark for members
to use for self evaluation;
to establish a framework for
professional behavior and
responsibilities
Professional Code of Ethics
& Conduct Policy
All Whispy.com Staff Members, Volunteers, Live Advisors,
Business Associates and Community Members must agree to
follow the Code of Ethics and
Conduct Policy (The Code).
Alleged breaches
of The Code will be fully
investigated by Whispy.com and Your
True Nature Productions
and, if proven, may lead to the
expulsion of the guilty party from
the Whispy.com Community and
the withdrawal, without
compensation, of all and any rights
previously bestowed by virtue of
that individual's connection with
Whispy.com and Your True Nature
Productions.
The Code
All Whispy.com Staff
Members, Volunteers, Live Advisors,
Business Associates and Community
Members agree to:
Always conduct themselves to the
highest levels of ethics, integrity,
accountability and responsibility.
Treat all clients and potential
clients with absolute dignity,
confidentiality and respect as free
and equal individuals.
Respect the commercial
confidentiality of Whispy.com and
Your True Nature Productions by not divulging business
information to any third parties.
Maintain the good reputation of
Whispy.com in general and
Your True Nature Productions in particular.
Comply with both the spirit and the
nature of any commercial agreements
made with clients, potential
clients, professional colleagues and
Whispy.com.
Make commercial agreements with
clients and potential clients that
are fair and will respect all
parties to such agreements.
Represent true levels of status,
title, competence and experience in
order not to mislead, misrepresent
or defraud.
Clearly state to clients and
potential clients the terms of any
commercial agreement including the
expectations of both parties.
Make no claims or implications of
outcomes that cannot be demonstrated
or guaranteed.
Obtain written permission from any
client or potential client before
releasing their names as referees.
Respect the absolute rights of the
client's confidentiality except as
expressly permitted by the client or
potential client in writing or as
required by law.
Recommend different websites or
resources when these will be more
appropriate to the client's needs.
Avoid all conflicts of interests and
give notice of such potential
conflicts to Whispy.com both Your
True Nature Productions and
the client on the risk of conflict
if a relationship moves beyond a
professional/client situation (For example
a personal or business
relationship).
Refrain from offering professional
information or advice that you know
to be confidential, misleading or
where the accuracy is beyond your
competence to assess.
Endeavor to enhance public
understanding and acceptance of
professional coaching.
Share skills and experience with
fellow members and associates of
Whispy.com to further increase
the body of knowledge, skills and
competencies of such parties.
Respect all copyrights, agreements,
work, intellectual property and
trademarks and comply with all laws
covering such areas.
Use The Code, definitions and
works provided by Whispy.com and
Your True Nature Productions as the basis for all procedures, practices and
objectives.
Avoid advising minors (people
under the age of 18th
) without the express
written consent of parent, guardian
or teacher as appropriate.
Contact Whispy.com
immediately if you find yourself in
a situation which may create
conflict, litigation or bad
publicity.
Comply with all laws and by-laws of
the US and, if advising clients
based abroad, with the laws of the
clients' country.
Ensure that all advertisements and
promotional materials, whether
verbal or written, are legal,
decent, truthful, honest and in
compliance Whispy.com and Your True
Nature Productions.
Please Make a copy of this Code freely
available to clients.