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'''Brahma Kumaris Info: Code of Ethics - v. 1.0.1'''
  
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Members are expected to act with honesty and integrity in furthering the purpose of this site.
  
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Members are expected to act with honesty and integrity and have a responsibility to be familiar with, and abide by this Code of Ethics.
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'''Purpose'''
  
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This code sets out Brahma Kumaris Info's essential ethical intention. A breach of any of this code may constitute grave misconduct which will be treated with the utmost seriousness and dealt with accordingly.
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The following 4 points set out Brahma Kumaris Info's purpose which is to:
  
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Members must at all times act in a way that they reasonably believe to be in the best interests of other the public and other members.  At all times the welfare of the public and other members must be paramount and every care taken to ensure that other the public and members are not exploited in any way.
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* support ex-BKs & individuals exiting the BKWSU
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* support family member & friends of BKs
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* act as a workgroup to research & document the Brahma Kumari movement (''that is to host honest enquiry rather than "chatting" and the "publishing" of thoughts and experiences, with all the standards that go along with responsible publishing''), and/or
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* encourage positive reform within the Brahma Kumari movement
  
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Members must take all reasonable steps to preserve the confidentiality of information acquired through their involvement and protect the privacy of individuals and organisations about whom information is held where privacy has been requested.
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In furtherance of the above members commit to abide by the following code:
  
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Members must conduct themselves and their involvement in such a way that does not damage the interests of other members, except where those interests are unlawful or injurious to others in which case public interest will take precedence.
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'''Code of Ethics'''
  
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If a member is convicted of a criminal offence in any court, has any proceedings commenced against him, civil or criminal, has proceedings commenced against him by any professional body, re-joins or chooses to collaborate the Brahma Kumari World Spiritual University they must inform the administration. Similarly, members have a duty to inform the administration of such information pertaining to a fellow member.  
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1) Members must act in a way that they reasonably believe to be in the best interests of other members or the general public. Members must maintain appropriate boundaries in their relationships with other members and respect them at all times not using the forum to seek intimate relationships.
  
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Membership will suspended whilst individuals are under investigation for an ethical complaint. Any member under investigation must undertake not to impede the process of investigation.
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2) Members must preserve any confidential information acquired through their involvement in the forum and protect the privacy of individuals and organisations about whom information is held, including that given in private messages, even after leaving the forum.  
  
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Members must restrict their involvement within the limits of their own competence and seek consultation or supervision in any situation which may reach this limit.
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3) Members must conduct themselves and their involvement in such a way that does not damage the stated aims of the forum or the interests of other members, except where those interests are unlawful or injurious or damaging to others.  
  
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Members must ensure whoever holds legal parental responsibility for any child member is aware of the principles and practicalities of forum membership and assure that as far as possible they are maintained.
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4) Any serious allegations whether about an individual or an organisation should be based on good evidence or supported by a personal witness statement if asked for. Please distinguish between fact and opinion. It is the responsibility of all members to ensure the accuracy of their postings.
  
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Members shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that those working with them adhere to this code and do not attempt to exceed their competence.
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5) If a member is an adherent of, or re-joins the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BK, BKWSU, BKWSO etc), the Adhyatmik Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya (PBK, AIVV) or any other BK splinter groups, they are required to respect the aims of the site and to be honest about their affiliations and refrain from religious prosletizing.  
  
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Members or whoever holds legal parental responsibility for any child member must read the Terms and Conditions of the forum at the outset of their involvement and understand the nature of it.
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6) Members must restrict their posting within the limits of reasonableness, accurateness and their own competence. All members accept and commit to a common duty of care. Members must be mindful of the vulnerabilities of others and ensure that any opinions or advice offered are not framed in a way which exaggerates personal experience or expertise. Members shall not attempt to give advice exceeding their qualifications.
  
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Members must limit their involvement, or refrain from giving advice, when their psychological health is impaired, under the influence of intoxicants or, if in doubt about their ability to perform, must seek appropriate advice from the administrators.
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7) Posts of an entirely personal and 'off forum' nature should be restricted to the blogging area and what would be best be said privately sent as a private message via members rather than published in public on the forum. Please respect the administration's limited time and resources by posting in the appropriate areas and topics.
  
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Members must maintain appropriate boundaries with other members at all times, so that they are not exploited in any way. Seeking inappropriate physical relationships with other members must be avoided at all times. Threatening behaviour will not be tolerated.
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8) Members must ensure whoever holds legal parental responsibility for any child member is aware of the principles and practicalities of forum membership and assure that as far as possible they are maintained. Please note that some topics may be unsuitable for minors.
  
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Members must not seek to enter into a sexual or emotional relationship of any kind with other members beyond what would be considered therapeutic. Nor should a registrant enter into a sexual relationship with a person related to or connected with other members where such contact would be to the detriment.
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9) Members accept that a forum is an inappropriate place for the treatment of serious psychological problems and will not use it as a substitute for professional help.  
  
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Members shall, in all their involvement value integrity, impartiality and respect for other members and seek to establish the highest ethical standards.
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If your condition is serious, please contact us via email and we will try our best to assist you in finding that help.
  
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Members shall refrain from advertising their own professional services and using forum membership to further their own financial interests.
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10) Members must limit their involvement, or refrain from posting, when they are under the influence of intoxicants.
  
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Members must conduct themselves in such a manner as not to bring the forum or themselves into disrepute, and must maintain fitting levels of respect and courtesy with other members.
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11) Members shall refrain from advertising their own professional services and using forum membership to further their own financial interests.
  
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If posting material, members must make every effort to ensure the accuracy of any claims made and protect the anonymity of other members, where possible seeking other member’s permission to do so where it relates to them.  
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12) If doing research, the nature, purpose and conditions of any research must be fully explained to other members and informed consent must be obtained from both other members and the administrators.
  
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If doing research, the nature, purpose and conditions of any research must be fully explained to other members and informed consent must be obtained from both other members and the administrators.
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Members shall, in all their involvement value integrity, impartiality and seek to establish the highest ethical standards in such a manner as not to bring the forum or themselves into disrepute.
  
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A breach of this code may result in membership being suspended for a "cooling off" period. Repeated or serious breaches will result in membership being cancelled.
  
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April 2009

Latest revision as of 01:22, 19 April 2009

Brahma Kumaris Info: Code of Ethics - v. 1.0.1

Members are expected to act with honesty and integrity in furthering the purpose of this site.

Purpose

The following 4 points set out Brahma Kumaris Info's purpose which is to:

  • support ex-BKs & individuals exiting the BKWSU
  • support family member & friends of BKs
  • act as a workgroup to research & document the Brahma Kumari movement (that is to host honest enquiry rather than "chatting" and the "publishing" of thoughts and experiences, with all the standards that go along with responsible publishing), and/or
  • encourage positive reform within the Brahma Kumari movement

In furtherance of the above members commit to abide by the following code:

Code of Ethics

1) Members must act in a way that they reasonably believe to be in the best interests of other members or the general public. Members must maintain appropriate boundaries in their relationships with other members and respect them at all times not using the forum to seek intimate relationships.

2) Members must preserve any confidential information acquired through their involvement in the forum and protect the privacy of individuals and organisations about whom information is held, including that given in private messages, even after leaving the forum.

3) Members must conduct themselves and their involvement in such a way that does not damage the stated aims of the forum or the interests of other members, except where those interests are unlawful or injurious or damaging to others.

4) Any serious allegations whether about an individual or an organisation should be based on good evidence or supported by a personal witness statement if asked for. Please distinguish between fact and opinion. It is the responsibility of all members to ensure the accuracy of their postings.

5) If a member is an adherent of, or re-joins the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BK, BKWSU, BKWSO etc), the Adhyatmik Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya (PBK, AIVV) or any other BK splinter groups, they are required to respect the aims of the site and to be honest about their affiliations and refrain from religious prosletizing.

6) Members must restrict their posting within the limits of reasonableness, accurateness and their own competence. All members accept and commit to a common duty of care. Members must be mindful of the vulnerabilities of others and ensure that any opinions or advice offered are not framed in a way which exaggerates personal experience or expertise. Members shall not attempt to give advice exceeding their qualifications.

7) Posts of an entirely personal and 'off forum' nature should be restricted to the blogging area and what would be best be said privately sent as a private message via members rather than published in public on the forum. Please respect the administration's limited time and resources by posting in the appropriate areas and topics.

8) Members must ensure whoever holds legal parental responsibility for any child member is aware of the principles and practicalities of forum membership and assure that as far as possible they are maintained. Please note that some topics may be unsuitable for minors.

9) Members accept that a forum is an inappropriate place for the treatment of serious psychological problems and will not use it as a substitute for professional help.

If your condition is serious, please contact us via email and we will try our best to assist you in finding that help.

10) Members must limit their involvement, or refrain from posting, when they are under the influence of intoxicants.

11) Members shall refrain from advertising their own professional services and using forum membership to further their own financial interests.

12) If doing research, the nature, purpose and conditions of any research must be fully explained to other members and informed consent must be obtained from both other members and the administrators.

Members shall, in all their involvement value integrity, impartiality and seek to establish the highest ethical standards in such a manner as not to bring the forum or themselves into disrepute.

A breach of this code may result in membership being suspended for a "cooling off" period. Repeated or serious breaches will result in membership being cancelled.


April 2009

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