CPSM Code of Ethics

A Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) is expected to adhere to a Code of Ethics. It recognizes an individual's integrity and obligation to maintain high standards of individual professional behavior, as well as a responsibility to promote these same standards within our industry.

As a Certified Professional Services Marketer:

I will maintain and advance my knowledge of professional services marketing, respect the body of marketing knowledge, and contribute to its growth.

I promise to continually seek to raise the standards of excellence in professional services marketing.

I pledge to pursue my professional activities with honesty and fairness, to demonstrate the highest standard of personal conduct, to actively encourage the highest level of ethical standards within the profession, and to report unethical behavior to the Society for Marketing Professional Services.

I promise to practice in a manner that supports the rights of employers, employees, and clients and will not discriminate because of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

I recognize my responsibility to uphold all laws and regulations relating to my firm's policies and activities.

I promise to be loyal to the firm that employs me and pursue its objectives in ways that are consistent with the public interest.