As a Hypnotist/Hypnotherapist holding certification from the Sylvia Browne Hypnosis Training Center, I commit to conducting my professional relationships in accord with the Code of Ethics and undertake to the following statements:

1. I hold myself responsible for the quality and extent of the services I perform.

2. My primary obligation is to the welfare of my clients. My services are non-diagnostic.

3. I will not discriminate because of race, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation or national ancestry in any of my employment practices, rendering of services and work assignments.

4. I give priority to my professional responsibility over my personal interests.

5. I respect the privacy, rights and the needs of my clients and I am responsible with the information I acquire and share with my clients/students.

6. I practice hypnosis/hypnotherapy within the recognized knowledge and competence of the profession and I accept responsibility to help protect the community against unethical practice by any individuals or organizations engaged in hypnotic services.

7. I support the principle that professional practice requires professional education and continuing education.

8. I contribute my knowledge, skills and support to my hypnosis profession. I do not make grandiose claims that project hypnosis as a panacea and I do not imply that I have medical or psychotherapy training.

9. I agree that intimate social contact with clients is forbidden and I keep a strict moral and ethical code in my relationship with clients/students.

10. I treat my fellow professionals with the utmost respect and consideration.

I understand that the maintenance of the highest ethical standards by Sylvia Browne Hypnosis Training Center (SBHTC™) is an important support to the professional standing of all Hypnotists/Hypnotherapists. I agree to conduct my practice and all professional interactions in strict accordance with the Code of Ethics as defined now or in the future. By accepting my certification, I consent to the authority and jurisdiction of the Sylvia Browne Hypnosis Training Center (SBHTC™) to promulgate such rules and regulations, as it may from time to time deem necessary and to take such action, including legal, as it deems necessary to enforce them. If I am charged with an ethics violation, I understand that an investigation may be conducted upon receipt of a written complaint signed by the person against whom the wrong is alleged. When an allegation of misconduct is being investigated, I will be give an opportunity to respond to the Ethics committee. I understand that my certification could be suspended for a specific period of time or revoked.

I agree to hold Sylvia Browne Hypnosis Training Center harmless for any actions it may take to guard against unethical practices or to enforce the rules and regulations.