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IMPORTANT - Please read these WAHM guidelines

Postby clothmama » Sat Dec 02, 2006 6:12 am
We have included this section to support WAHMs and help them let our board member's know what they are up to.

If you are a WAHM and wish to enjoy the benefits of using our site to show your craetions you must read all of the following and accept it before you use our site.

Please feel free to add to your thread if you have interesting and relevant new content about your work, experiments or creativity. Please be considerate to other exhibitors by keeping the frequency of your updates to a reasonable level. (n.b. Please give everyone a chance to be seen :) ).

Please don't just post links to Facebook/photo hosting/other sites. Please make the effort to include some interesting and engaging content that may spark discussion. Cloth Nappy Tree is not a link farm and we hope you will work with us to provide a good quality and entertaining venue for everyone.

Please do not refer directly to your products on other topic areas of the board unless it is completely within the context of the discussion. You may place the occasional (not daily or every post) link to your site if that site contains prominent linking to our site (not a links page). The link must be accompanied by significant other content. Posts containing little more than link/s or commercial language will be removed. Links should never be placed to payment or subscription pages. If you need to tell someone where to check out do please do so using the more than adequate messaging system.

Anyone who is abusing the system will have their post or thread removed.

Please do not SHOUT (capitalisation) or use excessively promotional language in your title or post. WAHM Wonders is a place to give others quality help and information about your work. It is not an advertising channel. Excessive use of capitalisation or promotional language will result in your post being edited or even removed.

If you wish to include the name of your product or website as part of your signature as a text link, you may as long as you are kind enough to reciprocate with a small button linking to us on your web site on your home page or the page you are linking to. We specify this links pages rarely get seen and you are gettting a visible link to your shop every post you make so we feel this is only fair for the one link we have back from you. You can find lots of sizes and designs of buttons and their code to easily add to your site here: http://www.clothnappytree.com/partners.php , please let us know if you are having any trouble adding this link and we can help you. You may notice that there are members who have image links in their avatar or signature, this has been done under special arrangement with us.

We'd love it if you would consider advertising as it is the only income which keeps the site open. A banner for your site can bring you many clients and certainly gets you name out there. The money is very helpful in supporting the development costs of the site and helps us to improve it.

Further advertising information is here: http://www.clothnappytree.com/friends/

WAHM Code of Ethics

In order that we maintain the highest standards for our members and to further promote the acceptance of WAHM's as a trusted and valued vocation we ask that you adhere to our code of ethics for WAHM's.

1. Professional conduct

WAHM's shall at all times act in accordance with the standards of conduct and decorum appropriate to the general rules of this site.

They should:
  • always be polite and courteous, unobtrusive, firm and dignified
  • fully and adequately explain their role and/or products to clients
  • allow nothing to prejudice or influence their work, and disclose any possible conflict of interest
  • ensure punctuality at all times (and if lateness is unavoidable, advise clients immediately)
  • prepare appropriately for orders/work and ensure it is completed
  • refrain from unprofessional or dishonourable behaviour and refer any unresolved disputes to Cloth Nappy Tree and accept its decision.

2. Professional solidarity

Wahms should respect and support their fellows and this community.

They should:
  • assist and further the interests of other WAHM's, refraining from comments injurious to the reputation of a another Wahm or this community.
  • promote and enhance the integrity of the profession through trust and mutual respect. Differences of opinion should be expressed with candour and respect - not by denigration -refraining from behaviour considered unprofessional by their peers.

3. Confidentiality

Wahms shall not disclose information acquired during the course of their work.

  • WAHMs may only disclose information with the permission of their clients (or if the law requires disclosure).
  • If other WAHMs are involved in the same assignment and require briefing, this should be done after obtaining the clients' permission, and all are obliged to maintain confidentiality.
  • No work should be subcontracted to colleagues/other WAHM's without clients' permission.

4. Competence

WAHM's shall undertake only work which they are competent to perform.

  • Acceptance of an assignment is a declaration of one's competence and constitutes a contract. If, during an assignment, it becomes clear that the work is beyond the WAHM's competence, they should inform clients immediately and withdraw.
  • WAHMs must clearly specify any qualification, accreditation or license they hold required to provide the service, if necessary explaining its significance to clients.
  • It is the WAHM's responsibility to facilitate communication between themselves and their client.
  • If a WAHM is asked to provide a second opinion or to review alterations to the work of another WAHM, there should be final agreement between all persons concerned.

5. Impartiality

WAHMs shall observe impartiality in all professional contracts.

  • Professional detachment must be maintained at all times.
  • WAHMs should not recommend to clients anyone or anything in which they have personal or financial interest without fully disclosing such interest.

6. Quality

WAHM's shall take all reasonable care to ensure quality. WAHMs shall be responsible for the quality of their work, whether employed as freelance practitioners or by other employers.

They must:
  • not alter, add to or omit anything from the assigned work and generally provide a consistent product or service.
  • acknowledge and promptly rectify any mistakes or omissions.

7. Employment

  • WAHMs may set their own rates and conditions in freelance assignments.
  • They may not accept for personal gain any fees, favours or commissions from anyone when making any recommendations to clients unless that is made clear to their client.
  • WAHMs are responsible for services to clients performed by assistants or subcontracted employees. WAHMs employed by colleagues must exercise the same diligence in performing their duties.

8. Professional development

WAHMs shall continue to develop their professional knowledge and skills.

  • They should constantly review and re-evaluate their work performance.
  • They should maintain and enhance their skills by study and experience, and keep up to date with relevant practices, standards and laws.


If you have any questions or you are not sure if your post will be accepted please don't hesitate to PM me. Thanks for your understanding and good luck with your WAHM business!! :D
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