The German Advertising Film Academy is committed to promoting and maintaining the highest ethical standards and professional behaviors in the advertising film industry. This code of conduct serves as a guide for all members, employees, and partners of the academy to ensure that our community acts in a respectful, fair, and ethically responsible manner.

Integrity and Ethics
Honesty and Transparency All members of the academy commit to being honest and transparent in their professional activities. We strive not to spread false information or misleading representations.

Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest Members should avoid conflicts of interest and clearly separate their professional activities from personal interests.

Respect and Diversity
Respectful Behavior The academy expects all members and employees to behave respectfully towards others, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or social background. Physical, mental, or sexualized violence in any form will not be tolerated, actively pursued, and consistently punished.

Promoting Diversity We actively promote diversity in the advertising film industry and encourage the participation of people from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Professionalism
Professional Competence Members of the academy should always strive to improve their professional skills and knowledge and stay up-to-date.

Confidentiality Confidential information and trade secrets should be respected and protected.

Fairness and Competition
Fair Competition We support fair competition and commit to adhering to ethical standards in marketing and advertising practices.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations Members must comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding advertising and marketing.

Responsibility
Social Responsibility We recognize our social responsibility and advocate for sustainable and ethical practices in the advertising film industry.

Reporting Violations Every member of the academy has a duty to report violations of this code of conduct. Reports from witnesses and affected parties can be submitted via email to help@deutsche-werbefilmakademie.de.

Enforcement
The academy will take violations of this code of conduct seriously and take appropriate measures to ensure compliance.

By adhering to this code of conduct, we contribute to promoting a responsible and ethical advertising film industry in Germany.

Version dated 12/12/2023