{"id":9443,"date":"2025-10-20T10:17:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T08:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veganbusinesscircle.com\/code-of-ethics\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T10:17:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T08:17:20","slug":"code-of-ethics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/veganbusinesscircle.com\/fr\/code-of-ethics\/","title":{"rendered":"Code of ethics"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9443\" class=\"elementor elementor-9443 elementor-8026\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42c7fca1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"42c7fca1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f1e49ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f1e49ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Code of Operation and Ethics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a3366e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a3366e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Code of Operation and Ethics<\/strong><\/h3><p>VBC\u00a0is a business community for companies that support the plant-based revolution. Our vision is to make plant-based products available in more places with better quality, reducing animal use and contributing to a more peaceful, healthier, and sustainable world. The\u00a0VBC\u00a0is an international organization composed of entrepreneurs and business leaders who align with its vision and mission. Their goal is to promote the growth of their own businesses, their fellow members\u2019 enterprises, and the\u00a0VBC\u00a0as an organization.<\/p><p>We are building a well-functioning international business community where members are committed to animal protection, sustainability, and high-quality, genuine business relationships. The\u00a0VBC\u00a0provides its members with opportunities to share their networks and knowledge, fostering mutual support.<\/p><h3><b>VBC Code of Ethics<\/b><\/h3><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">I actively contribute to making the\u00a0VBC\u00a0community a supportive and prosperous environment.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">During\u00a0VBC\u00a0events, I act in good faith and support fellow group members.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">I will be honest with members and with the business partners referred to me.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">I will build goodwill and trust with members and recommended partners.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">I take responsibility for following up on received business referrals.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">I take responsibility for the authenticity and reliability of business partners I recommend.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">I actively support the mission and operations of the\u00a0VBC.<\/li><\/ol><h3><b>VBC Core Values<\/b><\/h3><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">High-quality products and services free from animal-derived materials and objectification of animals.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Continuous and consistent relationship-building.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Education and lifelong learning.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Positive attitude.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Honesty, good faith, and trust.<\/li><\/ol><h3><b>Operational Regulations<\/b><\/h3><ol><li aria-level=\"1\">Anyone who agrees with the mission and core values of\u00a0VBC\u00a0may join a\u00a0VBC\u00a0group as a member.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Membership requires acceptance of the Terms and Conditions and the Operational and Ethical Regulations, approval by the group leadership, and payment of the membership fee.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Members must regularly attend group meetings, arrive on time, and stay for the entire duration.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Attendance is crucial for group success. If a member cannot attend, they may send a substitute (someone who is not a group member), such as a client, customer, patient, friend, potential partner, or colleague. Members must notify the group leader about their substitute.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">A non-member guest can attend\u00a0VBC\u00a0group meetings a maximum of twice within a consecutive 12-month period.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">A person may be a member of only one\u00a0VBC\u00a0group at a time but can visit any\u00a0VBC\u00a0group as a guest without limitations.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Members are expected to bring high-quality business referrals and guest visitors to their\u00a0VBC\u00a0group. Each group may set a minimum requirement for the number of referrals and guests needed to maintain membership.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The purpose of\u00a0VBC\u00a0member lists is to facilitate business referrals; thus, members\u2019 data cannot be used for other purposes (e.g., unsolicited emails or direct mail campaigns) without prior consent. However, members agree to receive occasional communications from\u00a0VBC\u00a0for business success purposes.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Within the first 30 days of membership, all new\u00a0VBC\u00a0members must attend an orientation course to maximize their success.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Members are not allowed to use\u00a0VBC\u00a0intellectual property (e.g., logos, trademarks, names, slogans, copyrighted materials) for manufacturing, distribution, sales, advertising, or any other purpose without prior written consent from the\u00a0VBC International\u00a0leadership.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">VBC\u00a0can establish groups in any city or community and retains the right to create multiple groups within a single location if there is demand for its services.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Membership in a\u00a0VBC\u00a0group requires a membership fee, with annual renewal. The exact fees are provided by the group leader and are available on the official\u00a0VBC\u00a0website. New members must settle their fees within 8 days of submitting their application. Payment is considered complete once the amount is received in the\u00a0VBC\u00a0account.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The annual membership fee must be paid every year. If not settled within 8 days after the renewal date, the member will be excluded from\u00a0VBC, and rejoining will require paying the registration fee again.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Membership fees are non-refundable after acceptance, but members can request a confirmation of unused membership periods.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Membership fees are non-transferable between individuals or legal entities unless the fee was paid by a company, which may delegate a different employee as a replacement.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">If a member requests a transfer to another\u00a0VBC\u00a0group, they must submit a transfer request. If the prepaid membership period is less than 12 months, the member must pay for a full additional year upon transfer. If approved, the remaining membership time will be added to the new 12-month period.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">If a\u00a0VBC\u00a0member is involved in multi-level marketing (MLM), they may discuss their products and services but may not promote the benefits of joining the MLM system or recruit guests for it.<\/li><\/ol><p>This document outlines the ethical and operational principles that guide\u00a0VBC\u00a0in fostering a thriving, ethical, and sustainable business network.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Code of Operation and Ethics Code of Operation and Ethics VBC\u00a0is a business community for companies that support the plant-based revolution. Our vision is to make plant-based products available in more places with better quality, reducing animal use and contributing to a more peaceful, healthier, and sustainable world. 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