Business Principles
Design Strategy subscribes to the code of ethics developed by the TechServe Alliance (formerly the National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses), the national trade association representing information technology consulting companies.
Design Strategy adheres to the tenet of equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Design Strategy abides by all applicable international, federal, state, and local laws with regard to the operation of its businesses.
Design Strategy will not engage in illegal restraint of trade, unfair competition, or the violation of antitrust laws.
Design Strategy does not defame clients, consultants, or competitors.
Design Strategy preserves the confidentiality of all proprietary information relating to the business of its clients.
Design Strategy actively avoids misrepresenting a consultant's skills or experience.
Design Strategy does not misrepresent a consultant's pay rate, contract terms, assignment duration, or other subjects.
Design Strategy does not have unreasonable noncompete clauses and does not unfairly prevent a consultant from pursuing other opportunities.
Design Strategy refrains from attempting to recruit employees of its active clients.
Design Strategy does not induce consultants to breach or improperly interfere with a contractual relationship.
Design Strategy has a clear policy for payment of consulting, marketing, and recruiting personnel.
Design Strategy complies with clients' established business practices, including those policies relating to gifts and gratuities to client employees.