Code of Ethics

CLSI volunteer experts agree to the following Code of Ethics and Business Practices.

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CLSI VALUES

I will abide by the fundamental values that guide the way CLSI operates; specifically, these are Inclusiveness, Excellence, Responsiveness, Integrity, and Teamwork.

ANTITRUST

I will adhere to CLSI’s established policies and procedures to help ensure that the activities of CLSI will proceed without violation of antitrust laws.

CONFIDENTIALITY

I will maintain the confidentiality, privacy, and security of information entrusted to me in accordance with legal and ethical obligations. I will not, without appropriate written authorization, disclose to any third party any confidential information or document to which I obtain access by virtue of my volunteer board or committee service to CLSI.

If I have any doubt about whether particular information or a particular document is confidential, I will not make disclosure unless I have first clarified the situation with appropriate CLSI officials or staff and obtained written authorization.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

I will respect CLSI’s copyright and other rights and interests in the works it publishes.

STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT POLICIES AND PROCESSES

I will abide by CLSI’s Standards Development Policies and Procedures. I will not knowingly violate any applicable laws or regulations.

CLSI INTEREST

I will not promote my personal interests at the expense of CLSI’s interests and/or the work being performed by CLSI when serving on any CLSI committee or board or contributing to any CLSI effort.