{"id":5557,"date":"2026-07-31T12:38:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T07:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psai.barodaweb.org.in\/?page_id=5557"},"modified":"2026-07-31T15:42:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:12:37","slug":"code-of-ethics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/psai.barodaweb.org.in\/?page_id=5557","title":{"rendered":"Code Of Ethics"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5557\" class=\"elementor elementor-5557\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7bb46e e-con-full bread-crumb e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a7bb46e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-531ea6a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">These Code of Ethics have been laid down by the Professional Speakers Association of India (PSAI) for the effective\nand efficient management of the association and the behaviour of its members within PSAI and outside PSAI in a\nmanner that upholds the PSAI\u2019s values \u2013 RESPECT, INTEGRITY, TRUST, EXCELLENCE, GLOBAL MINDSET,\nSTEWARDSHIP, MUTUALITY, MENTORSHIP - in personal and professional spaces.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07939bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07939bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">This Code of Ethics will apply to all PSAI members which also include members holding places of office at the national\nor chapter level, in their work as a professional speaker defined below:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32706f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32706f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Professional speaker is one who speaks professionally, delivers training, keynotes, workshops and seminars as a\nmajor part of his\/her business.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6556f88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6556f88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PSAI expects from its members, that should an ethical issue arise during their membership, they shall cooperate with\nPSAI in dealing with it in accordance with these Code of Ethics.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fd339a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7fd339a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f16286f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f16286f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Professional Conduct: <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e05a39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e05a39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Membership to PSAI comes with the responsibility on the members to respect, adhere and practice PSAI\u2019s values - \u2013\nRESPECT, INTEGRITY, TRUST, EXCELLENCE, GLOBAL MINDSET, STEWARDSHIP, MUTUALITY, MENTORSHIP \u2013 and\nPSAI expects that its members shall act according to PSAI values at all times, whether they are representing PSAI, or\nreferencing PSAI or when working in their speaking business<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f835a42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f835a42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In the speaking profession many topics and opinions, many ideas, experiences and backgrounds, and skillsets come\ntogether. PSAI members will always value, respect each other\u2019s contributions and work professionally, collectively\nand individually in the speaking community and otherwise also. PSAI members who are the brand ambassadors of\nPSAI will also ensure that they give due credit to other speakers, authors, researchers, thinkers and originator or the\nwork, thought or idea that they use in their talks.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fa73c8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3fa73c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-182a287 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"182a287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Reputation of the Profession<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20ddbc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20ddbc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The reputation of PSAI is no different from that of PSAI members. Both influence each other. Therefore, both PSAI\nand its members shall be mindful of protecting and upholding the reputation of each other. However, if any member\nis found guilty of misconduct under these Code of Ethics and action is taken against such a member, then such\nmember will not hold PSAI responsible for tarnishing or damaging the member\u2019s reputation.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d06d0e9 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d06d0e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60a1d94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60a1d94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Professional Requirements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47b7d3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47b7d3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Members shall always:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-066dcf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"066dcf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Take care that their speaking business meets the professional liability law of the country in which they are<br \/>speaking or operating their speaking business from.<\/li><li>Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and tax obligations in connection with their speaking business.<\/li><li>Hold the necessary licences and permissions to use images, music, video, and other content that they desire<br \/>to use in their presentations.<\/li><li>Ensure that the terms of engagement have been mutually agreed upon with their clients and preferably a<br \/>written contract or exchange of confirmation letters are in place before any work is undertaken. It is also to be clearly understood that in the event of any dispute between the member and the member\u2019s client, PSAI<br \/>will neither be responsible nor become a party to the dispute in any manner.<\/li><li>Act in accordance with this code.<\/li><li>Alert PSAI of any situation which the member feels might adversely affect the reputation of the PSAI, which<br \/>the member cannot resolve. On receipt of such information, it will be PSAI\u2019s prerogative to deal with the<br \/>news as it deems fit. The informant shall not try to influence PSAI to decide or act in a particular way.<\/li><li>Adhere to the various procedures and systems that are put in place by PSAI at the national or chapter level<br \/>for the smooth and improved working of PSAI. In case the member suffers any loss or is put in a<br \/>disadvantageous position because of non-adherence to the procedures and systems, PSAI shall not be<br \/>responsible.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc85f98 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dc85f98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b3a07f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b3a07f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Professional Conduct<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12e01a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12e01a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Members will always conduct themselves professionally. They shall take into account the laws of the land, common\nstandards of decency and context, be polite and do not intentionally insult, belittle or offend others (including on\nsocial media and other online interactions). This includes, but is not limited to:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d47fc34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d47fc34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Making threats of using any form of physical violence<\/li><li>Persistent or unwelcome encroachment of personal space<\/li><li>Unwelcome sexual attention in any form<\/li><li>Emotional manipulation and abuse<\/li><li>Making or using inappropriate discriminatory jokes and language<\/li><li>Inflicting personal insult directly or indirectly by using discriminatory terms<\/li><li>Any type of blackmail, defamation, or seeking to harm the reputation or business of others<\/li><li>Making false complaints with an intent to harm and tarnish the image of another member<\/li><li>Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f3472 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32f3472\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If any member is subjected to any of these behaviours, or observe such behaviour of any member causing discomfort\nto other members, it shall be reported with details in writing to PSAI.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-649450a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"649450a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02baf90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"02baf90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bullying and Harassment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-585daac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"585daac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Bullying<\/b> can be described as unwanted behaviour from a person or group that is either \u2013<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ace68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3ace68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting and arising out of abusive conduct or misuse of power that<br \/>undermines, humiliates, or causes physical or emotional harm to someone<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-661346b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"661346b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The bullying could be &#8211;<\/p><ul><li>a regular pattern of behaviour or a one-off incident; happen face-to-face, on social media, in emails or calls;<br \/>happen at work or in other work-related situations; not always obvious or noticed by others.<\/li><li>Examples of bullying (these examples are indicative but not exhaustive) &#8211;<br \/>A member spreading malicious rumour about another member; one member putting humiliating, offensive<br \/>or threatening comments or photos on social media about another member or members.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Harassment<\/strong> is defined as \u201cany act that causes physical or mental injury\u201d in Indian law and includes violating the<br \/>complainant\u2019s dignity, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for the<br \/>complainant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69dfd45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69dfd45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The PSAI is committed to providing an environment that is comfortable and free from all forms of bullying and\nharassment.\nPSAI will take all complaints of bullying and harassment seriously when received in writing and direct the complaint\nto its ethics committee for further action on the complaint. The decision of the committee will be final.\nIf the PSAI Board thinks necessary on the recommendation of the investigating committee, it has the powers to pass\nstrictures, suspension and \/ or termination of membership if it is deemed necessary in the interest of PSAI.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-990d00a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"990d00a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b88469e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b88469e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diversity &amp; Inclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45bfe29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45bfe29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PSAI believes in and respects diversity and inclusion. PSAI encourages and respects the fact that different people\nhave different perspectives on issues. Being unable to understand why someone holds a viewpoint doesn\u2019t mean that\nthey\u2019re wrong. PSAI discourages blaming each other. PSAI expects its members to focus on resolving issues, or\nrespectfully accepting the co-existence of differing opinions and perspectives.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0631bda e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0631bda\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7275f14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7275f14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Whistleblowing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81204b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81204b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Whistleblowing is when some wrongdoing is suspected or is occurring within PSAI and a member or members or\noutsider bring it to the notice of PSAI.<br><br>\nPSAI assures the whistleblowing member or members that their identity will be kept confidential and all necessary\nprotection will be accorded to them. <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1418c09 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1418c09\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34187ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34187ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Raising Concerns or Making Complaints\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-318ac81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"318ac81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Any member, speaker, booker, client, member of an audience or a member of the public with whom the member has\ninteracted can file a complaint against the member to PSAI. Only those complaints that are in connection with the\nspeaking business of the member will be entertained. The complaints will need to be in writing and sent to the\nPresident PSAI by emailing at president@psai.in<br><br>\nThe President will direct the complaint to the ethics committee for investigation and appropriate action in the\ninterest of the wellbeing of its member and PSAI.<br><br>\nPSAI is acutely aware that it takes courage to come forward and share concerns. PSAI treats all concerns with\nappropriate vigour and fairness. PSAI will not permit retaliation against anyone who raises questions or reports\nconcerns about the functioning of PSAI or its members.<br><br>\nPSAI\u2019s intention is to be as transparent as possible whilst protecting the innocent from perceptions of wrong doing,\nand PSAI will treat all members equally at all times.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61fc754 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61fc754\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb01f40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb01f40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Remit of the PSAI\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f44c30d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f44c30d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The PSAI National Executive Committee may also review any action by a member or members suo-moto which has\nbrought, or which may bring, PSAI into disrepute, irrespective of whether a complaint has been made or not.<br><br>\nInvestigations will be conducted confidentially.<br><br>\nThe PSAI is not an arbiter of personal or individual disputes between members outside the activities of PSAI or\nbetween members and their clients on commercial matters.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a219715 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a219715\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52f0f39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52f0f39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Criminal Activity\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7907c39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7907c39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">It is PSAI\u2019s policy that if any member is found guilty by any law applicable to the Republic of India, of any serious\ncriminal offence, the member will be dismissed from the PSAI without entitlement to any refund of membership fees\npaid. The member may re-join the Association at the discretion of PSAI if the member has been discharged from a\nconviction for a serious criminal offence, provided that the member is no longer on probation nor released on bail\nand is not on the sex offenders registerIt is PSAI\u2019s policy that if any member is found guilty by any law applicable to the Republic of India, of any serious\ncriminal offence, the member will be dismissed from the PSAI without entitlement to any refund of membership fees\npaid. The member may re-join the Association at the discretion of PSAI if the member has been discharged from a\nconviction for a serious criminal offence, provided that the member is no longer on probation nor released on bail\nand is not on the sex offenders register<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd41ae7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dd41ae7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3daa794 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3daa794\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Arbitration<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a4c2c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a4c2c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In the event of any dispute between the association and any party including members, and if mutual discussions fail\nto resolve the issue, the issue will be subjected to arbitration under the provisions of The Arbitration and Conciliation\nAct 1996.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Code Of Ethics Home CODE OF ETHICS These Code of Ethics have been laid down by the Professional Speakers Association of India (PSAI) for the effective and efficient management of the association and the behaviour of its members within PSAI and outside PSAI in a manner that upholds the PSAI\u2019s values \u2013 RESPECT, INTEGRITY, TRUST, EXCELLENCE, GLOBAL MINDSET, STEWARDSHIP, MUTUALITY, MENTORSHIP &#8211; in personal and professional spaces. This Code of Ethics will apply to all PSAI members which also include members holding places of office at the national or chapter level, in their work as a professional speaker defined below: Professional speaker is one who speaks professionally, delivers training, keynotes, workshops and seminars as a major part of his\/her business. PSAI expects from its members, that should an ethical issue arise during their membership, they shall cooperate with PSAI in dealing with it in accordance with these Code of Ethics. Professional Conduct: Membership to PSAI comes with the responsibility on the members to respect, adhere and practice PSAI\u2019s values &#8211; \u2013 RESPECT, INTEGRITY, TRUST, EXCELLENCE, GLOBAL MINDSET, STEWARDSHIP, MUTUALITY, MENTORSHIP \u2013 and PSAI expects that its members shall act according to PSAI values at all times, whether they are representing PSAI, or referencing PSAI or when working in their speaking business In the speaking profession many topics and opinions, many ideas, experiences and backgrounds, and skillsets come together. PSAI members will always value, respect each other\u2019s contributions and work professionally, collectively and individually in the speaking community and otherwise also. PSAI members who are the brand ambassadors of PSAI will also ensure that they give due credit to other speakers, authors, researchers, thinkers and originator or the work, thought or idea that they use in their talks. The Reputation of the Profession The reputation of PSAI is no different from that of PSAI members. Both influence each other. Therefore, both PSAI and its members shall be mindful of protecting and upholding the reputation of each other. However, if any member is found guilty of misconduct under these Code of Ethics and action is taken against such a member, then such member will not hold PSAI responsible for tarnishing or damaging the member\u2019s reputation. Professional Requirements Members shall always: Take care that their speaking business meets the professional liability law of the country in which they arespeaking or operating their speaking business from. Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and tax obligations in connection with their speaking business. Hold the necessary licences and permissions to use images, music, video, and other content that they desireto use in their presentations. Ensure that the terms of engagement have been mutually agreed upon with their clients and preferably awritten contract or exchange of confirmation letters are in place before any work is undertaken. It is also to be clearly understood that in the event of any dispute between the member and the member\u2019s client, PSAIwill neither be responsible nor become a party to the dispute in any manner. Act in accordance with this code. Alert PSAI of any situation which the member feels might adversely affect the reputation of the PSAI, whichthe member cannot resolve. On receipt of such information, it will be PSAI\u2019s prerogative to deal with thenews as it deems fit. The informant shall not try to influence PSAI to decide or act in a particular way. Adhere to the various procedures and systems that are put in place by PSAI at the national or chapter levelfor the smooth and improved working of PSAI. In case the member suffers any loss or is put in adisadvantageous position because of non-adherence to the procedures and systems, PSAI shall not beresponsible. Professional Conduct Members will always conduct themselves professionally. They shall take into account the laws of the land, common standards of decency and context, be polite and do not intentionally insult, belittle or offend others (including on social media and other online interactions). This includes, but is not limited to: Making threats of using any form of physical violence Persistent or unwelcome encroachment of personal space Unwelcome sexual attention in any form Emotional manipulation and abuse Making or using inappropriate discriminatory jokes and language Inflicting personal insult directly or indirectly by using discriminatory terms Any type of blackmail, defamation, or seeking to harm the reputation or business of others Making false complaints with an intent to harm and tarnish the image of another member Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour If any member is subjected to any of these behaviours, or observe such behaviour of any member causing discomfort to other members, it shall be reported with details in writing to PSAI. Bullying and Harassment Bullying can be described as unwanted behaviour from a person or group that is either \u2013 offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting and arising out of abusive conduct or misuse of power thatundermines, humiliates, or causes physical or emotional harm to someone The bullying could be &#8211; a regular pattern of behaviour or a one-off incident; happen face-to-face, on social media, in emails or calls;happen at work or in other work-related situations; not always obvious or noticed by others. Examples of bullying (these examples are indicative but not exhaustive) &#8211;A member spreading malicious rumour about another member; one member putting humiliating, offensiveor threatening comments or photos on social media about another member or members. Harassment is defined as \u201cany act that causes physical or mental injury\u201d in Indian law and includes violating thecomplainant\u2019s dignity, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for thecomplainant. The PSAI is committed to providing an environment that is comfortable and free from all forms of bullying and harassment. PSAI will take all complaints of bullying and harassment seriously when received in writing and direct the complaint to its ethics committee for further action on the complaint. The decision of the committee will be final. If the PSAI Board thinks necessary on the recommendation of the investigating committee, it has the powers to pass strictures, suspension and \/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5557","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/psai.barodaweb.org.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5557","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/psai.barodaweb.org.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/psai.barodaweb.org.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psai.barodaweb.org.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/psai.barodaweb.org.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5557"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/psai.barodaweb.org.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5557\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/psai.barodaweb.org.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}