DSA does not represent or make a warranty of any kind pertaining to dependability or accuracy of information provided on or through the DSA Job Bank and its related sites. Users of this site do so at their own risk. DSA assumes no accountability or liability for the actions of any prospective employer or employee posting or searching for job opportunities. DSA is not responsible for the accurateness, timing, and completeness of any employment information or opportunities that are placed by any company or individual on the DSA Web site. DSA reserves the right to post or not to post any prospective entries presented to us that we deem suitable or unsuitable. You shall not in any way present, use or exploit any information contained on this site in a method that is not consistent with any rules, laws or regulations imposed by any governmental agency or the DSA Code of Ethics. You agree not to use this site to communicate or otherwise make available any content that is illegal, harmful, detrimental, or invasive of another's privacy or otherwise offensive. Companies or individuals listing employment opportunities are solely accountable to guarantee that their advertising is true and exact and conforms to all relevant laws, standards and regulations and that the Company or individual has all necessary authorization for the positioning of the complete content of its advertising within the site. DSA makes no submission that the DSA Web site or sites that may be linked to it are free of error. You agree to pledge to all affiliated with DSA and hold them harmless from any cost, claim, liability or expenses arising out of or concerning in any manner to your (i) breach of this agreement or (ii) use of the DSA Web site. DSA may modify these terms, and your use of the DSA site after the changes to these terms are applied and thereafter means you accept the modified conditions. This agreement represents the entire agreement between us relating to the subject of the preceding and cannot be changed except as provided for in this agreement or in a written amendment signed by an legitimate representative of DSA. By performing any and all activities related to DSA job bank by any Company or individual, one is held in agreement to these terms.
A. DSA’ s members responsibility to the general public & to the client
1.1 The DSA member accepts a professional obligation to improve only the aesthetic standards of the projects that they are contracted for unless licensed to do so.
1.2 The DSA member will in no way take responsibility or pass themselves off as capable of MAKING STRUCTURAL CHANGES unless you are a licensed or registered contractor, however you can work with one.
1.3 The DSA member will always refer to themselves as their appropriate certification or licensing level with all the proof to substantiate it.
1.4 The DSA member will keep with the honor and dignity of the profession, shall always act in the client's interests, and within the limits of the professional duties. Always seek out other professionals should a clients' needs be beyond their scope and limitations.
1.5 The DSA member will respect the confidentiality of sensitive information such as client's intentions, personal comments, expenses, sources & production methods and shall not, at any time divulge such information without the consent of the client.
1.6 Should the DSA member have any employable staff or subcontractors working with them on a clients projects, it is the decorators responsibility to ensure that all parties participating and involved are bound to confidentiality, and are protected in the ways of the proper insurances needed to perform such projects and keep the decorator free from any liabilities.
1.7 Should any DSA member have any connection to illegal conduct this is considered fair grounds for immediate discharge.
1.8 The DSA member must maintain sound business relationships with suppliers, vendors, tradespeople, decorators, etc. to ensure the best possible service to their clients.
1.9 The DSA member shall continue to add to their knowledge base, and will adhere to any and all DSA guidelines and Continuing Education requirements as they shall progress due to internal or outside influences which may or may not ultimately result in the progression of decorating being regulated as a profession.
ss due to internal or outside influences which may or may not ultimately result in the progression of decorating being regulated as a profession.
DSA Members Responsibility to the Organization, their competition and or other decorators or designers
2.1 The DSA member must not attempt, directly or indirectly, to pursue another decorator's, designer’s client who has a firm commitment in relation to a particular project.
2.2 The DSA member shall not knowingly accept any assignment in which another decorator has been involved without notifying that decorator
2.3 As in any profession, criticism as to the quality or integrity of any other decorators work should not be demeaned in any form whether it be written, slanderous or any verbal outburst for it would degrade the works or reputation of a fellow decorator. This simply is not considered professional.
2.4 The DSA member will never take credit for work which is not yours.
2.5 The DSA member agrees to be actively involved in DSA discussion boards to encourage, contribute, and share their knowledge and success stories with other DSA members
2.6 Should the DSA member be employed within a company or organization they shall not divulge information acquired & obtained from the course of their employment as to business practices, methods of recruiting business, fees and client roster. And members shall not use this information to enter in direct competition with previous employer.
2.7 All DSA materials which have been provided to you the DSA member either for the use of education or for application of business standards, practices and procedures cannot be revealed, duplicated or shared with any sources without serious penalty and fines being enforced to you.
Decorating Fees & Remuneration
3.1 The DSA member agrees that before accepting a project the decorator will define exactly and comprehensively to the client the basis on which the total fee will be calculated - Retail, Cost Plus, Flat Fee, Hourly or any other creative means. And must do so in a Client-Decorator Letter Of Agreement/ and or Contract, using this as your acceptance of the project
3.2 The DSA member agrees to maintain respect for timelines, lifestyles, guidelines, & budget in respect to decisions made on projects.
Advertising & Publicity
4.1 The DSA member agrees that information given must be truthful, factual, and never misleading. It must clearly state that you are a DSA Certified Professional. The announcement shall be clear and present itself in a dignified format. It should also be free of any factor or circumstance that could bring disrepute to the profession.
4.2The DSA member agrees & should enter in an arrangement with their client prior to using a particular project's photos in any form of publicity or advertising. And, should also provide consent & approval to the client if the client is using the decorator's name in the form of publicity or advertising. The DSA Certified Logo must always be clearly included.
4.3 The DSA member agrees that should one elect to use DSA art work and photos for marketing purposes, that it must be clearly stated on the materials that these are property of DSA .
4.4 The DSA member agrees to obtain written approval from our corporate offices before anything affiliated with DSA ever goes into print. And consent must be kept in your records as proof & permission.
4.5 The DSA member agrees to clearly state on all advertising that you are a DSA member with your name and by no means imply employment status with DSA.
Complaints:
5.1 Three Complaints within a 1 year period will result in grounds for immediate discharge from DSA; without question.
5.2 Should any of these guidelines in this code of ethics be ignored and brought to DSA's attention, DSA reserves the right to call you to our board immediately and you must appear in person.
5.3 DSA reserves the right to call in attorneys or mediators at the expense of you the DSA members should any form of arbitration be in order or if any formal complaints have been filed.
5.4 Should any member have reason to believe that another is acting in detriment to our codes, a board meeting will be called at once and at your expense.
5.5 Should any client file a complaint, it is your responsibility as a DSA Certified Decorator, Affiliated Professional, Student, Trade Partner, Supplier, or tradesperson to keep clear records such as money matters, photos, and contracts documenting the progress of the project that will enable DSA to make the fairest of decisions or dismiss you from active affiliation at once.
5.6 As a student, one must never attempt to pass themselves on as holding any other status within our organization. These are grounds for immediate discharge.
Disclaimers:
6.1 DSA is an independent private organization, with no affiliation or connection to any other organization(s) governing the trade of Design and or Decoration.
6.2 DSA will not assume any legal responsibilities for its members and for there business practices.
6.3 It is advised that one seek independant legal counsel to confirm their business practices and protect themselves and their organization.
