To become a certified DbSmartSite designer, you must agree to the Designer Code of Conduct outlined below. Any violation of this code of conduct will result in a designer's de-certification and removal from the list of certified designers.

The entire code of conduct can be summarized as follows: To always deal honestly and professionally with all DbSmartSite customers. This is the first article of the code of conduct and all other articles simply clarify what we mean by it.

DbSmartSite.com has built its business on the principles of honesty and integrity. We believe this is good business. As one of our certified designers, we expect you to treat our customers in the same professional manner.

DbSmartSite Designer Code of Conduct

1. Agree to always deal honestly and professionally with all DbSmartSite customers.
2. Agree to never promise what you cannot deliver and never to misrepresent what can be done with the DbSmartConfig site builder tool.
3. Agree to charge clients according to the DbSmartSite fee schedule.
4. Agree to build web sites maintainable by the customer without knowledge of html or javascript using the DbSmartConfig site builder tool. Any exceptions must be approved by the customer in writing. This approval must be in writing. For example, if a customer wants flash or a hierarchical menu structure requiring javascript, you must explain that changes to this part of the site will require outside help to maintain. Customer must sign a waiver that they understand.
5. Agree to provide customers with all graphic source files (i.e. Photoshop PSD files) at the end of the project.
6. Agree to provide a written estimate that provides in detail the work to be done and the costs involved. Estimates must include total cost and time to delivery.
7. Agree to the following payment terms: 50% at start of project and 50% at project completion.
8. Agree to an arbitrated settlement with DbSmartSite.com in cases of disagreements with a customer.

This code of conduct is designed to protect the customer, the designer and DbSmartSite.com. As long as you follow the code of conduct, you can expect DbSmartSite.com to fully back you in any disagrements with a customer. However, if you do not follow this code of conduct, you can expect de-certification and removal from our list of certified designers.

Note: We cannot emphasize strongly enough how important it is to provide a detailed estimate of the work to accomplish. You must specify in the estimate every artifact (page, graphic, content) that you will produce and the cost to generate the artifact. Almost all disagreements are due to misunderstandings as to what will be produced! Others are related to time of delivery. Very seldom will there be disagreements as to quality. The tool helps to ensure a professional design!