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I will serve the best interests of my clients at all times and provide the highest quality service possible. I recognize that the obligation for building and maintaining an effective, healthy, and safe relationship with my clients is my responsibility.

I shall endeavor to serve the best interests of my clients at all times and to provide the highest quality service possible. I shall maintain clear and honest communications with my clients and shall keep client communications confidential. I shall acknowledge the limitations of my skills and, when necessary, refer clients to an appropriate qualified professional. I shall understand the potential effects of products and techniques used, in order to determine whether their use is contraindicated and/or whether their use is the most beneficial for a given individual. I shall not apply products or techniques in those cases where they may be contraindicated, without a written referral from the client's physician.

I will demonstrate compassion, respect, and tolerance for others. I will seek to end discrimination, misunderstandings, and prejudice. I understand there are situations when it is appropriate to decline service to a client because it is in the best interests of a client's health, or for my personal safety, but I will not refuse service to any client based on disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, physical build, or sexual orientation; religious, national, or political affiliation; social or economic status.

I will demonstrate my respect for the dignity and rights of all individuals by providing a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for services, and give clients recourse in the event of dissatisfaction with their service.

I will recognize a client's right to determine what happens to his or her body. I understand that a client may suffer emotional and physical harm if a nail professional fails to listen to the client and imposes his or her own beliefs on a situation. I will fully inform my clients of choices relating to their service and disclose policies and limitations that may affect their service.

I will keep client communication and information confidential and will not share client information without the client's written consent, within the limits of the law. I will ensure every effort is made to respect a client's right to privacy and maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.

I will know and follow good business practices with regard to record keeping, regulation compliance, and tax law. I shall practice honesty in advertising, promote my services ethically and in good taste, and practice and/or advertise only those techniques for which I have received adequate training and/or certification. I will not accept gifts, compensation, or other benefits intended to influence a decision related to a client. If I use the Associated Nail Professionals logo, I promise to do so appropriately to establish my credibility and market my business.

I shall maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, providing services in an ethical and professional manner in relation to my clientele, business associates, and the general public. I will not date a client, engage in sexual intercourse with a client, or allow any level of sexual impropriety (behavior or language) from clients or myself. I understand that sexual impropriety may lead to sexual harassment charges, the loss of my license, lawsuits for personal damages, criminal charges, fines, attorney's fees, court costs, and jail time.

I shall provide services within the scope of practice of my profession as defined by the state in which I practice, and in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. I shall represent my education, training, qualifications, and abilities honestly, and shall not use techniques for which I have not had adequate training. I will carefully evaluate the needs of each client and refer the client to another provider if the client requires work beyond my abilities. I will not use the trademarks and symbols associated with a particular system or group without authentic affiliation.

I will maintain clear and honest communication with clients and business associates. I will not use recreational drugs or alcohol before or during treatments. I will project a professional image with respect to my behavior and personal appearance in keeping with the highest standards of the cosmetology profession. I will not actively seek to take someone else's clients, disrespect a client or colleague, or willingly malign another stylist or other allied professional. I will actively strive to positively promote the cosmetology profession by committing to self-development and continually building my professional skills.