Professional Code of Conduct
All professionals (vendors or experts) on {{platform_name}} are expected to act professionally, ethically, and responsibly.
1. Professional Standards
All professionals/Vendors must:
- Deliver work as described and agreed
- Communicate clearly and respectfully
- Meet deadlines or communicate delays promptly
- Maintain confidentiality of client information
2. Honest Listings
Vendors must not:
- Misrepresent skills or experience
- Post misleading or duplicate listings
- Offer services they are not qualified to perform
3. Platform Integrity
Vendors may not:
- Circumvent escrow or platform payments
- Request off‑platform payments
- Manipulate ratings or reviews
- Harass or pressure clients
4. Legal & Ethical Compliance
Vendors must:
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Obtain proper authorization for security testing or sensitive work
- Avoid illegal, harmful, or unethical activities
5. Enforcement
Violations may result in:
- Listing removal
- Featured status removal
- Account suspension or termination
- Withholding of payouts (where appropriate)