Business Principles

Design Strategy Corporation subscribes to the code of ethics developed by the National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses (NACCB), the national trade association representing information technology consulting companies.

Design Strategy Corporation 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 Corporation abides by all applicable international, federal, state, and local laws with regard to the operation of its businesses.

Design Strategy Corporation will not engage in illegal restraint of trade, unfair competition, or the violation of antitrust laws.

Design Strategy Corporation does not defame clients, consultants, or competitors.

Design Strategy Corporation preserves the confidentiality of all proprietary information relating to the business of its clients.

Design Strategy Corporation actively avoids misrepresenting a consultant's skills or experience.

Design Strategy Corporation does not misrepresent a consultant's pay rate, contract terms, assignment duration, or other subjects.

Design Strategy Corporation does not have unreasonable noncompete clauses and does not unfairly prevent a consultant from pursuing other opportunities.

Design Strategy Corporation refrains from attempting to recruit employees of its active clients.

Design Strategy Corporation does not induce consultants to breach or improperly interfere with a contractual relationship.

Design Strategy Corporation has a clear policy for payment of consulting, marketing, and recruiting personnel.

Design Strategy Corporation complies with clients' established business practices, including those policies relating to gifts and gratuities to client employees.