APEX Pledge
As an authorized representative ( authorized representatives ) of an APEX-member site, I / we pledge that I / we will:
Never knowingly treat others with disrespect in any public form of communication;
Never make assumptions about another’s intent. Instead, I / we will seek clarification when the intent is not obvious;
Demonstrate fairness and be forthcoming in agreements, whether the exchange be in the form of goods, services, information or conversation;
Only request confidentiality prior to stating that which I / we wish to remain confidential. Further, if I / we have agreed to confidentiality, I / we shall honor such agreement;
Never initiate a dispute. Further, if confronted by a dispute I / we shall request the services of the APEX Disputes Service;
Agree to be bound by the decision of any APEX Dispute Committee convened on my / our behalf or the decision of the Director of Disputes that my / our dispute does not warrant the convening of a Dispute Committee;
Agree to make a positive and ongoing contribution as a member of APEX, to ensure my / our continued involvement within this ethics community;
Agree not to affiliate with any group which defames others or has an agenda not consistent with the mission of APEX.
APEX will not accept for membership, nor associate with any individual or group of individuals operating a website that has the following or which directly links to websites which have the following, as content:
Sexually explicit text, images and / or photographs which are not clearly artistic or educational in nature as determined by the current Membership Committee.
Foul language which is not clearly artistic and / or educational in nature as determined by the current Membership Committee.
Text or images which discriminate against a religion, gender, race, political affiliation or any other social, physical or psychological trait or affiliation as determined by the current Membership Committee.
Illegal activities, textual or visual depictions of illegal activities or incitement to commit illegal acts as determined by the current Membership Committee.
Text or images of human and / or animal abuse which are not clearly artistic or educational in nature as determined by the current Membership Committee.