Professional ethics definition

Professional services should be delivered on the basis that:

1. The professional is fully capable of delivering the required service
2. The intent of the professional is to meet the client’s needs
3. All laws and regulations will be scrupulously followed
4. Confidentially will be maintained
5. The provider will adhere to the standards and expectations of their profession
6. Work will be done in a quality manner
7. The professional will sell and provide only services actually needed by the client
8. All estimates will be made in good faith without intent to deceive
9. The professional will act in the best interest of the client
10. Pricing will be fair and reasonable for the services provided

Many professions, such as the legal field, for example, have their own published ethical practices standards.