Business Practices Community

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Business Practices Community Policy

This online community is provided by the Business Practices Education Committee as a communication tool for its members. It is an ��vlog��member benefit.

By joining this online community, you agree that you have read and will adhere to the Business Practices Community Policy. Both ��vlog��and the Business Practices Education Committee reserve the right to restrict posting privileges or remove from the list any member who does not abide by these guidelines.

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Rules without Exception

The ��vlog��Business Practices Community is subject to the same anti-trust policies that prevail at all ��vlog��meetings. Therefore,
Do not post material that includes discussions of rates and material that includes specific rates, fees, or changes therein, as specified in ATA's Antitrust Compliance Policy; and
Do not post material that interferes with the ability of others to do business, including the disclosure of information developed solely for an individual's or company's conduct of business (trade secrets).
You are responsible and can be held legally liable for what you write. Therefore,
Do not post any racist, sexist, discriminatory, defamatory, abusive, profane, threatening, embarrassing, or illegal material;
Do not post any material that causes distress or discomfort to any person or entity; and
Do not post material that infringes on any person or entity's copyright or other intellectual property (to be safe, assume that all material is copyrighted unless the author has explicitly stated that the material is in the public domain).

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Community Etiquette

This community is dedicated to the discussion of business practices in the translating and interpreting industry. The discussion is about issues, not personalities. Although views may differ, community participants are expected to communicate respectfully and politely at all times.
Sign your postings with your real name.
Do not challenge or attack others. Postings are meant to stimulate conversation and not to create contention. Let others have their say, just as you may.
Do not post sales messages.
Do not post anything that you would not want the world to see or that you would not want anyone to know came from you.
Check your facts.

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