(1) Members of the Association of Songwriters and Music shall at all times represent the association respectfully in all conversation both verbally and in writing. When discussing the association their conduct should be performed to the highest standard and actively promote the associations visions of providing its services with good intention and above all honour.

(2) Members must abide by the legal requirements of copyright and not procure other members work for financial gain through information links within the organisation, web pages or newsletters.

(3) Members called on to assist others in a professional capacity shall be honest and, to the best of their ability reliable. There is no requirement through membership to give of time and/or experience to other members. This is a voluntary act from the more advanced member as a peer to enhance the quality of material for mastering.

(4) Members shall not disseminate any literature through the associations membership nor undertake any responsibilities that they do not believe themselves competent to do.
All literature must have an authorisation code of approval prior any distribution.

(5) All members will be treated with dignity and respect and treated equally on the grounds of race, religion, sex or disability. Complaints on this subject will be taken very seriously.

(6) No member shall create links for financial gain within the web site without approval. Any copying of the Associations material with intent for transmission through electrical data interface or post is strictly forbidden.

(7) Members shall not injure or attempt to injure the reputation, prospects or business of another member. The association reserves the right to terminate membership for bringing the association into disrepute with no refund of fee’s.

(8) Any member found attempting to illegally tamper with the web site or hack into its data base will be reported immediately to the relevant authority and suspended from the association pending further investigation.

(9) All members have a professional duty to report any breaches of the code of practice. This in turn will uphold the quality of membership and save the honour of the association.