Code of Ethics

The Alcazarén Award Program evaluators, hereby declare that they adhere to the following Code of Ethics to ensure fairness to all applicants and to maintain the honor and integrity of applicants, evaluators and Awards (1).

- Agree that all critiques given will be constructive in nature, as positive comment is productive, in a effort to promote goodwill and advance the level of quality among websites.

- Agree to be uniform in eligibility qualification and requirements (Criteria) and will fairly evaluate all websites meeting the Criteria which are submitted by any applicant.

- Agree not to discriminate on grounds of race, gender, nation of origin, religion, profession, age, or any other reason which is not globally viewed as an illegal trait or manner of conduct.

- Agree to set forth Awards Criteria and to adhere to same. Websites will be evaluated under the Criteria which was in place at the time of their applications.

- Agree to maintain a professional, friendly and positive manner in any correspondence or communication held with any applicant.

- Agree to abide by the privacy policy at all times.

- Agree not to accept favors of any sort in exchange for preference treatment of submissions and will. At all times, maintain a high standard of honesty, equality and integrity of the Alcazarén Award Program.

(1). Last Code of Ethics update: 2003-03-26.

Note: Adapted from Sample Ethics in Evaluator's Code of Ethics.