Indie Shaman Certificate in Ethical Trading
The Indie Shaman Certicate in Ethical Trading is available to members of the Indie Shaman Community. In order to be awarded an Indie Shaman Certificate of Ethical Trading and allowed use of the Indie Shaman Registered Ethical Trader logo members must comply with the following:
- To use their skills in the betterment of the individual, the community and the land
- To be honest, open minded, non judgmental and treat all clients and/or customers with equal respect
- To strive to source and use goods that are produced without the exploitation of other people, animals or the land
- To only charge an appropriate fee and to discuss this fee with the client or customer in advance of any work being undertaken
- To maintain client confidentiality, unless this is overruled by a child protection issue or vulnerable adult protection issue, in which case to report all suspected such cases to the relevant authority
- To not knowingly work with an individual under the age of 18 years without the prior permission of their parent or legal guardian
- To not knowingly work with an individual without their informed consent
- To refer any client to a qualified health professional where appropriate
Membership of Indie Shaman does not guarantee a Certificate of Ethical Trading will be granted which is dependant on the above criteria also being met. Certificates last for one year from date of issue and re-issue may be dependent on further checks being made.
Indie Shaman Limited may take all reasonable steps to confirm the compliance of the above criteria but takes no liability, legal or otherwise, for any organisation in receipt of an Indie Shaman Certificate of Ethical Trading and/or membership of the Indie Shaman Community.