Code of Ethics

The use of Project Marketplace for Donors or any of its services implies acceptance of these terms and conditions. Members of Project Marketplace for Donors agree to abide by following standards for behavior and relations while using Project Marketplace for Donors and with the public:

• Use the resources which they control for the socially beneficial aims for which they are designated;
• Define their mission, aims and programs clearly and make them publicly known;
• Strive to achieve maximum transparency in their activities;
• Respect the confidentiality of applicants, grantees and donors and use discretion in communicating with others about specific organizations and individuals;
• Respect applicants, grantees and donors' author rights, intellectual property and other rights and legitimate interests;
• Ensure that appropriate arrangements are made to avoid improper conflict of interest arising for those involved in decision-making;
• Remain aware of and comply with the legal responsibilities of grantmaker;
• Treat grantees and colleagues with respect and abide by the principles of tolerance and non-discrimination.