1. Members are to maintain high professional standards consistent with sound practices.

2. Members are to conduct business relationships in a manner that is fair to all.

3. Members will promote professionalism in the cosmetic tattoo/permanent makeup industry without discrimination against any fellow technician's background.

4. Members will further the interests of the Society and encourage cooperation throughout the cosmetic tattoo industry.

5. Members will refrain from any immoral or unethical behavior in their business dealings.

6. Technicians will strive to participate in continuing educations to upgrade and improve their knowledge and skills.

7. Technicians will follow all SPCP, city, state and federal guidelines set forth for the cosmetics and medical tattoo industry.

8. Technicians understand they must follow CDC guidelines with regard to sterilization for the cosmetic tattoo industry.

9. Technicians will use only those tattoo products made in the USA or imported from reputable companies and will not use any tattoo product deemed unsafe or improper by the FDA.

10. Technicians will use machines that have sterilized or sterile disposable tubes, needles and tips which can be totally removed from the machine.

11. Members agree the application of permanent makeup is in fact tattooing. Technicians will not deceive their clients regarding this aspect of permanent cosmetics by stating "this is not tattooing."

12. Members understand the process of tattooing is not temporary or completely painless. Members will make no false or misleading statements to the publicin their advertisements, brochures, or consultation materials regarding the process of tattooing.

13. Members agree that any training program at the befinner level shall be no less than 40 hours in duration and sall include practical components under direct instructor supervision. Members agree not to teach any such program which falls short of these minimum standards.

14. Members may not appropriate any Society materials, including items such as articles, videos, images, and membership lists for their own personal gain. Members may not reproduce or use any of said materials, including the membership list, for any reason without the prior written approval of the Board of SPCP.