Code Of Practice

All IOPO Members agree to these guidelines to provide outstanding, fair and respectful services.

advertise services in an honest and accurate manner
protect the public against unfair practices
help eliminate practices that may bring discredit to the organising profession, the industry and the IOPO
strive for excellence in all aspects of the industry
use appropriate language when dealing with, or talking to, the general public about mental and physical health issues

provide accurate and honest information regarding performance of duties and completion of contracts
will refer to appropriate professional if not qualified or capable to perform the work
keep all client information confidential unless expressly requested by that client to make the information public (eg. happy testimonials!)
communicate in advance fees and expenses and independently decide what those fees and expenses will be
respect all legal and contractual obligation as set by state and federal laws
use appropriate language regarding mental and physical health issues

deal with their fellow IOPO members, employees, colleagues, and service suppliers in a fair and equitable manner
maintain the highest standards of personal conduct, to bring credit to the organising profession
deal openly with those areas that may be deemed a conflict of interest
respect the intellectual property rights of others and not reproduce any information without the express permission of the owner
have (limited) permission to the respectful use of the IOPO Membership logo on their business website and business card
support and guide other IOPO members for the benefit and growth of the entire industry