Federation membership
Member Responsibilities
Responsible membership. Clear representation.
Maintain the relationship
Keep identity, activity and status current.
Membership depends on accurate information as well as constructive participation. A public profile should describe the actual relationship and its scope.
Maintain current organizational or personal details relevant to membership.
Keep directory information accurate within the applicable publication choices.
Notify the Federation where relevant eligibility, activity or representation information changes.
In everyday use
Represent the relationship without overstating it.
Describing membership
State the actual membership relationship and current status.
Do not describe membership as certification, Accreditation, product approval or commercial endorsement.
Sharing a view
Identify a personal or organizational view and the capacity in which it is expressed.
Do not present it as an official AF position without authorization.
Using the name or marks
Follow published identity rules and obtain the appropriate permissions.
Do not assume membership authorizes unrestricted use of Federation artwork.
Discussing technical capability
Distinguish self-described activity from a separately reviewed conclusion.
Do not turn a directory classification into a claim of verified competence.
Terms follow the activity
Professional conduct, interests and confidentiality.
Participate respectfully and constructively, disclose relevant interests and protect information subject to confidentiality requirements. Activity participants may have additional attendance or document procedures.
Continue with clarity
Start with an accurate membership profile.
Pre-application begins a review. It does not create membership or guarantee approval.