Each member of the American Production Association has pledged to observe high standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility in the conduct of business by:

1. Promoting only those products and services which are functionally and economically sound, and which are consistent with objective standards of health and safety;

2. Making all advertising and sales promotion factually accurate avoiding those practices which tend to mislead or deceive the customer;

3. Verbally or writing all contracts and/or agreements such that they comply with federal, state and local laws; 

4. Promptly acknowledging and taking appropriate action on all customer complaints; 

5. Refraining from any act intended to restrain trade or suppress competition;

6. Obtaining and retaining insurance as required by federal, state and local authorities; 

7. Obtaining and retaining licensing and/or registration as required by federal, state and local authorities;

8. Taking appropriate action to preserve the health and safety of employees and clients.