Effective Date: May 6, 2025

At Vccpanda, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and professionalism across our freelance marketplace. This Ethical Conduct Policy outlines the principles and standards expected of all users — including freelancers, buyers, and internal staff — to foster a safe, respectful, and trustworthy online environment.

1. Honesty and Transparency

All users must represent themselves truthfully. This includes providing accurate information in profiles, job postings, proposals, and during communication. Misrepresentation of identity, skills, qualifications, or project terms is strictly prohibited.

2. Respectful Communication

Users must engage in respectful, non-discriminatory, and professional communication. Harassment, hate speech, threats, bullying, or use of inappropriate language will result in disciplinary action, including suspension or termination of accounts.

3. Fair Business Practices

Freelancers and buyers must follow fair and lawful business practices. This includes:

• Delivering work as promised and on time
• Paying agreed fees and honoring financial commitments
• Avoiding plagiarism, fraud, or any deceptive conduct
• Not soliciting work or payments outside the platform to bypass fees

4. Confidentiality and Privacy

Users must respect the confidentiality of any private, sensitive, or proprietary information shared during projects. Violation of privacy or unauthorized disclosure of confidential data is a breach of our policy.

5. Conflict of Interest

Users should avoid situations where personal or financial interests conflict with responsibilities on the platform. Any potential conflict must be disclosed transparently to maintain trust and fairness.

6. Compliance with Laws

All activity on Vccpanda must comply with applicable local, national, and international laws — including but not limited to copyright laws, data protection regulations, and employment standards.

7. Reporting Misconduct

Vccpanda encourages users to report unethical behavior or policy violations. Our moderation team investigates all reports promptly and fairly. We ensure that whistleblowers are protected from retaliation.

8. Enforcement and Consequences

Violations of this policy may result in warnings, restrictions, or permanent suspension of user accounts. Vccpanda reserves the right to take legal or contractual action when necessary.

9. Commitment to Continuous Improvement

We regularly review and update our ethical guidelines to reflect evolving standards and best practices. Our goal is to build a values-driven community where users can work safely and confidently.