Code of Professional Conduct and Business Practices

As a contractor of translators and interpreters, Orange Translations commits itself to the following practices:

A. We will put our contractual relationship with translators and interpreters in writing and state our expectations prior to work.

B. We will adhere to agreed terms, payment schedules, and agreed changes, and will not capriciously change job descriptions after work has begun.

C. We will deal directly with the translator or interpreter about any dispute. If we cannot resolve a dispute, we will seek arbitration.

D. We will not require translators or interpreters to do unpaid work for the prospect of a paid assignment.

E. We will not use translators' or interpreters' credentials in bidding or promoting my business without their consent or without the bona fide intention to use their services.

The above code of conduct is published by the American Translators Association at  http://www.atanet.org//membership/code_of_professional_conduct.php.