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We agree that
all critiques given will be constructive in nature as positive comment
is productive. We will refrain from criticism unless specifically
requested by an Applicant, and in such instances, will remain positive
where possible in an effort to promote goodwill and advance the
level of quality among Internet sites.
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We agree to
allow eligibility to all Applicants who meet the SET (posted online,
written = set) Criteria of any particular award. We agree to be
uniform in our eligibility requirements (Criteria) and will fairly
evaluate all sites/pages meeting our Criteria which are submitted
by any Applicant. We further agree to clearly post these Criteria.
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We agree not
to discriminate on grounds of race, gender, nation of origin, religion,
profession, age, mental or physical handicap, or any other reason
which is not globally viewed as an illegal trait or manner of conduct.
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We agree to
set forth Awards Criteria and to adhere to same. Proposed time frames
for changes will be posted for two (2) weeks prior to the final
publishing of same with notices posted on site so all potential
Applicants can view and understand the proposed changes.
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We agree to
evaluate web sites 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 site/s will be
evaluated using the Criteria that was in effect when Applicant/s
initially submitted the site/s.
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We agree to
immediately inform any Criteria compliant Applicant in writing,
of a 'Refrain to Evaluate' if it is found that a Conflict of Interest
would occur in evaluating their Web site - e.g. Such may occur upon
being requested to evaluate the Web site of a good friend. We will
offer such Applicant a choice of Evaluator taken from our Membership
Listing.
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We agree to
maintain a professional, friendly and positive manner in any and/or
all correspondence and/or communication held with any Applicant/s.
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We agree to
evaluate all submitted sites within four (4) weeks of receipt of
submission. If this deadline cannot be met, we agree to suspend
submissions until we can again work within this timeframe.
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We agree not
to divulge any information about any Applicant to persons, groups,
or agencies not directly connected to our Awards Programs, and only
then for the purpose of evaluating submissions and notifying winners.
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 for Awards Programs Criteria
and evaluation processes.
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We agree to
assist any person requesting advice concerning ethical evaluation
for and disbursement of awards. PLEASE NOTE: The Awards Evaluation
processes in use at T.C. Design - Eye on Design are copyrighted
material and written authorization is required for their use.
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We agree to
maintain any owned individual web site/s that include Awards Program/s
to a standard that meets the Criteria of the Award/s given. In the
case of any Award/s offered that is/are OUTSIDE the main subject
of our web site/s, any and/or all such web site/s will be maintained
to a high standard of integrity in all its/their main areas.
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We agree to
maximum dimensions of Awards given in courtesy of web sites that
will use them. If the maximum dimensions cannot be adhered to then
a text only link will be permitted for graphics larger than maximum
size. (Maximum size dimensions offered from this web site are: no
more than 240 pixels Height and 231 pixels Width.)
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We agree that
there will be only one obligation for winning Awards from this web
site beyond meeting the Criteria. It is not, and never will be,
mandatory at this web site to sign a Guest book or to join a mailing
list. It is a requirement that any Awards granted from this web
site must be linked back to our web site in a method that will be
outlined in Award notification e-mails.
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We agree that
we will not grant Awards to, or in any other manner endorse or promote,
any web site that endorses, promotes or contains content which is
considered globally to be illegal or discriminatory whether same
be against human or wildlife.
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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.
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We agree that
we will take all measures necessary to maintain the honor and integrity
of our Awards Programs.