Wisconsin Community Papers

Code of Ethics

Section 1.02. Code of Ethics

1. Observe the highest standards of honesty in all business transactions, and to avoid the use of any and all unfair business practices.
2. Advertise and publish only such circulation and distribution figures as can be satisfactorily substantiated.
3. Advertise and publish current advertising rates, and furnish rate cards to any legitimate business firm upon request.
4. Not knowingly permit the use of any false titles, confusing technical data, descriptions, misleading or inaccurate terms or claims in any advertising copy.
5. Maintain a spirit of friendly cooperation and assistance towards our fellow crafts people, and extend a helping hand wherever possible.
6. Continually endeavor to raise and enhance the quality level of our profession and maintain a dignity in the manner of our craft and the services connected with it.
7. Agree that all the following actions specifically constitute unethical business practices as applied to all publishers, and all publications and editions thereof, which are a part of this Association:
1. Deliberate setting of advertising rates below cost.
2. Making false statements regarding circulation.
3. Charging rates not available under the same terms to all advertisers.
8. Recognize and subscribe to the authority of the Officers and Directors of the Wisconsin Community Papers, Inc. in all matters of interpretation of this Code of Ethics.
9. Agree to cooperate fully in any investigation by the Board of Directors or any duly appointed Ethics Committee of this Association, of any alleged instance of unethical conduct.