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ATA's Code of Ethics and Professional Practice is intended to inspire and
guide the ethical conduct of all ATA members in the performance of their
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Code of Ethics and Professional Practice

We the members of the American Translators Association accept as our ethical and
professional duty:

1. to convey meaning between people and cultures faithfully, accurately, and

impartially;
2. to hold in confidence any privileged and/or confidential information entrusted to us
in the course of our work;
3. to represent our qualifications, capabilities, and responsibilities honestly and to
work always within them;
4. to enhance those capabilities at every opportunity through continuing education in
language, subject field, and professional practice;
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5. to act collegially by sharing knowledge and experience;

6. to define in advance by mutual agreement, and to abide by, the terms of all
business transactions among ourselves and with others;
7. to ask for and offer due recognition of our work, and compensation commensurate
with our abilities; and
8. to endeavor in good faith to resolve among ourselves any dispute that arises from
our professional interactions,

mindful that failure to abide by these principles may harm ourselves, our fellow members, the
Association, or those we serve.

As approved by the ATA Board of Directors October 2010

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