Code Of Ethics
Recognizing
the fact that in the conduct of our business, no individual
or concern in any community can act regardless of his
neighbors and competitors, and that while the spirit
of competition has been so deeply imbedded within each
human being as to cause it to enter into and influence,
every transaction, but at the same time believing there
are methods of competition which are clean, honorable
and legitimate, where by we can compete without wronging
others and without demoralizing the business in which
we are engaged, do pledge our full support to the following
Code of Ethics.
I
We
believe that our industry is honorable and that we do
provide a valuable and necessary service to the public.
We are ever mindful of the part that our industry plays
in the life of our community.
II
We
recognize that our industry has a responsibility to
maintain the highest possible standards in selecting
products and music for play on phonographs in order
to serve the public with the best of our ability.
III
We
shall price all services at levels that will provide
fair and just compensations for our efforts, and shall
never take advantage of those not familiar with our
business practices or methods. We shall handle all complaints
courteously, admitting errors or mistakes and shall
make adjustments cheerfully and promptly.
IV
We
shall cooperate with all public officials and government
agencies in every proper way and comply with all laws
and regulations fairly levied, pertaining to our business.
We shall maintain an active interest in civic affairs
and in matters pertaining to the public welfare.
V
We
recognize fair and ethical competition as a means of
making our industry more efficient and to stimulate
the greatest possible service to the public. We shall
constantly recognize and respect the rights of competition
and shall refrain from using unfair methods, practices
or tactics in our efforts to promote business.
VI
We
shall always be mindful of the services that the suppliers
of our industry provide and shall treat them and their
employees with respect, dignity, and courtesy. We shall
meet all obligations promptly, in accordance with recognized,
and established credit practices.
VII
We
shall employ people of good reputation and skill and
shall compensate them fairly and adequately according
to their individual abilities and skills, and shall
furthermore, provide time for training programs, opportunities
for advancement where possible, and safeguard for the
prevention of injuries and accidents. We shall provide
healthful and pleasant physical and moral surroundings
and shall be constantly alert to the needs, welfare,
and happiness of each employee.
VIII
We
shall faithfully execute all contracts, to conduct our
business and affairs in such a manner to gain the confidence
and respect of fellow operators, customers, manufacturers,
suppliers, and the general public.
IX
We
shall faithfully analyze the needs and requirements
of locations, and recommend the equipment best suited
to these needs. We shall at all times deal fairly and
justly with locations and condemn all forms of practices
that tend to discredit the industry or injure its public
relations.
X
We
shall always conduct our business in a manner that will
reflect the very highest citizenship and in accordance
with the By-Laws of the Association, and to actively
support a program of public relations for the industry.
