1Integrity

The KSIS shall operate in a professional, independent and impartial manner in all its activities.

The KSIS shall carry out its work honestly and shall not tolerate any deviation from its approved methods and procedures. Where approved test methods make provision for tolerances in results, The KSIS shall ensure that such tolerances are not abused to alter the actual test findings.

The KSIS shall report data, test results and other material facts in good faith and shall not improperly change them and shall only issue reports and certificates that correctly present the actual findings, professional opinions or results obtained.

2Conflicts of interest

The KSIS shall avoid conflicts of interest with any related entity in which it has a financial or commercial interest and to which it is required to provide services.

The KSIS shall avoid conflicts of interest between its own branches, companies and/or divisions engaged in different activities, but which may be providing services to either the same client or each other.

The KSIS shall ensure that its employees avoid conflicts of interest with the activities of the Member.

3Confidentiality and Data Protection

The KSIS shall respect the confidentiality and privacy of client’s information and ensure processes are in place to adequately protect such information.

4Anti-bribery

The KSIS shall prohibit the offer or acceptance of a bribe in any form, including kickbacks on any portion of a contract payment.

The KSIS shall prohibit the use of any routes or channels for provision of improper benefits to, or receipt of improper benefits from, customers, agents, contractors, suppliers, employees of any such party, or government officials.

5Fair Business Conduct

The KSIS shall conduct itself with the highest standards of business ethics and integrity and shall not do anything which would bring its reputation, or the reputation of TIC Council or the TIC industry, into disrepute.

6Health and Safety

The KSIS shall implement adequate training and procedures to protect the health and safety of employees, customers, and third parties and shall monitor incidents with the view of minimizing risks in the course of business operations.

7Fair Labor

The KSIS is aware of its social responsibility for its employees and the people, communities and environments in which it works and shall respect human rights.