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- Consultants will use a letter of intent or written contract for all substantial
engagements.
- Consultants will insure that issues of ownership and use of the work product
are clear before starting the contract.
- Consultants who are unable to professionally complete part or all of the
contract, will be forthright and will offer to aid the client in finding
resources to complete the contract satisfactorily.
- Consultants will strive to avoid improprieties, as well as the appearance
of improprieties.
- Consultants will either attempt to transfer the knowledge to the client or
else suggest that the clients secure a backup source of long term support.
- Consultants will devote a significant portion of time in continuing education.
- Consulting firms who use subcontractors can use a non-compete clause to
restrict the subcontractors from working directly with their clients for a
specified period of time. If the prime contractor uses a non-compete clause
in their contracts, the term of the non-compete should be one year or less.
- Consulting firms will not compel independent computer consultants to work
as employees when they prefer to work as independent contractors.
- ICCA member firms, their principals and employees will promote ethical
behavior to member and non member consultants as well as the industry in general.
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