This
Code of Ethics sets the
acceptable professional
standards of good practice
members of Arab Professional
Translators Society (APTS) are
expected to adhere to.
Membership of APTS implies
full acceptance of this Code of
Ethics. Any breach or conduct
contrary to this Code of Ethics
will result in disciplinary
action as stipulated in the APTS
Bylaws.
Duties of APTS Members
Every member
shall:
1.
Comply with APTS bylaws
and the resolutions of the APTS
Board of Directors.
2.
Refrain from any conduct
which may harm the interests of
APTS and/or its members.
3
Accept jobs for which
he/she is qualified and able to
timely complete, adhering to a
proper level of quality.
4
Provide true and accurate
information when representing
his/her educational
qualifications and experience.
5
Comply with best
practices and responsibly,
faithfully and accurately
perform all translation and
interpreting professional
activities.
6
Faithfully, accurately
and impartially convey the true
meanings of materials when
translating or interpreting, to
the best of his/her ability.
7
Endeavor to stay updated
and informed of developments in
the translation and interpreting
fields, and continually improve
his/her abilities to keep
abreast of the state of the art.
8
Respect and safeguard the
confidentiality of any
privileged or confidential
documents and information he/she
receives from his/her clients in
the course of performing all
translation and interpreting
professional activities.
9
Refrain from any act
involving the use of any
information received from
clients in the course of his/her
professional activities for
personal benefit or in any
manner which may be detrimental
or harmful to the client.
10
Abide by the terms and
conditions of agreements with
clients, act strictly in
accordance with applicable laws,
and always endeavor to resolve
disputes amicably and in good
faith.
11
Cooperate with, respect
and help other translators and
interpreters whenever possible
and share with them knowledge
and experience to enable them to
develop their skills.
12
Abstain from taking part
in any action whatsoever which
can undermine his/her
self-respect or the standing of
their profession, or harm the
reputation of Arab Professional
Translators Society and/or its
members.
13
Refrain from offering
excessively low fees, unfairly
competing with other colleagues
or attempting to undermine the
reputation, competence and
practice of other colleagues in
any way whatsoever.
14
When subcontracting
translation and/interpreting
work to a colleague, guarantee
that colleague’s right to fair
payment and fair treatment,
respect and fully abide by the
provisions of any contract or
agreement.
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