Code of Ethics

We, The founders and evaluators of the Belgica Excellence Index, do hereby declare on behalf of all current and/or future officials of this index, that we agree to advance and promote the Web site Evaluator Code of Ethics in order to ensure fairness to all Applicants and to maintain the honor and integrity of Applicants, Evaluators and Ratings.

We agree that all critiques given will be constructive in nature as positive comment is productive. This in an effort to promote goodwill and advance the level of quality among Internet sites.

We agree to allow eligibility to all Applicants who meet the SET (posted online, written = set) Criteria of any particular rating level. We agree to be uniform in our eligibility requirements (Criteria) and will fairly evaluate all Award Programs meeting our Criteria which are submitted by any Applicant. We further agree to clearly post these Criteria.

We agree not to discriminate on grounds of race, gender, nation of origin, religion, profession, age (other than minimum age requirement), mental or physical handicap, or any other reason which is not globally viewed as an illegal trait or manner of conduct.

We agree to evaluate Award Programs under the Criteria which was in place at the time of any and/or all application(s). If changes are made to Criteria AFTER application(s) is/are received, the submitted AP(s) will be evaluated using the Criteria that was in effect when Applicant(s) initially submitted the AP(s).

We agree to maintain a professional, friendly and positive manner in any and/or all correspondence and/or communication held with any Applicant(s).

We agree to evaluate all submitted sites within six to eight (6-8) weeks of receipt of submission (unless otherwise noted).

We agree not to divulge any information about any Applicant to persons, groups, or agencies not directly connected to our Rating Index. All information received from Applicants via e-mail submissions or submission forms will be deemed private.

We agree to encourage and promote the use of original material. PLEASE NOTE: The Rating Evaluation processes in use at Belgica Excellence Index are copyrighted material and written authorization is required for their use.

We agree that we will not grant Ratings to, or in any other manner endorse or promote, any AP that endorses, promotes or contains content which is considered globally to be illegal or discriminatory whether same be against human or wildlife.

We agree that we will not accept favors of any sort in exchange for preferential treatment of submissions. We will at all times maintain a high standard of honesty and integrity.

We agree that we will take all measures necessary to maintain the honor and integrity of our Rating Index.

Submitted on this day, 10 April 2007.

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