The code of conduct for TECSPA members is a set of rules outlining the responsibilities of or proper practices for TECSPA member organizations that will lead all TECSPA members to show up as ethical and progressive business organizations enhancing TECSPA brand value for the organization and all its members.

Essential Policies:

1. Every TECSPA member organization will commit and follow business and use of licensed software. We will actively discourage any illegal use of software and educate and encourage all users to use only licensed software.
2. We recognize over-use of license as a form of piracy and will not use under-licensing as a competitive strategy, ensuring that end-customer buys proper licenses as per policy laid down by software vendors.
3. We commit to guide the end users in choosing the right licensing policy for the customer, and not lead him to buying improper licensing for our commercial advantage.
4. We commit to follow all taxation laws of the country and states and will collect right taxes from customers and pay them in timely manner to central and state Government. In case of any confusion, we will abide by TECSPA’s guidelines on taxes to be levied.
5. We commit to deliver licenses ordered by the customer in timely manner and meet service commitments laid down in the purchase order.
6. We commit to best attempt to make timely payments to our distributors.
7. We will respect all fellow members and ensure we do not deliberately poach on each other’s employees. In case where employee of one member takes up job with another member organization, the new employer member will ensure that (a) the employee serves notice period as per his contract with earlier employer (b) hands over charge satisfactorily before joining new organization and (c) will not deploy the employee on ongoing sales cases of previous employer.
8. We commit to make ourselves available to the best extent possible in carrying out TECSPA organizational work for the benefit of all its members.

An ethical member

1. Treats all stakeholders adequately and fairly.
2. Consistently makes fairness the first priority.
3. Expects individual, rather than vaguely collective accountability.
4. Defines objectives and goals that all members value.
5. Portrays a a clear vision of integrity, exemplified by the management.
6. Demands and rewards integrity at all times and in all situations.
7. Does not poach/head-hunt.

Larger expectations of collaboration amongst TECSPA members

1. Contribution by TECSPA to society and human well-being.
2. Not inflicting any harm on others.
3. Be honest and trustworthy.
4. Be fair and take action, without discrimination.
5. Honour (and give due credit for) IP, incl. copyrights and patents.
6. Honour (and give due credit for) confidentiality.
7. Strive to achieve the highest in quality of effectiveness and dignity in the represented field.
8. Acquire and maintain professional competence.
9. Make oneself aware of and respect existing laws and rules.
10. Honour (and give due credit for) contracts, agreements and responsibilities.
11. Share and help manage personal resources to enhance quality of working life.
12. Uphold and promote the principles of this code.
13. Treat violations of this code as inconsistent with continued membership of the association.
14. Strive to reach a point where more and more industry participants look to become members.