I, Jan, Owner of all Awards Programs held at the Circus World web site, do hereby declare on behalf of myself and any other evaluator(s) who may be contracted at any time by Circus World to evaluate for any Circus World-sponsored award program, that we agree to advance and promote the Web Site Evaluator Code of Ethics in order to ensure fairness to all applicants and to maintain the honor and integrity of applicants, evaluators and awards.

I agree that all critiques given will be constructive in nature as positive comment is productive. I will refrain from criticism, and in such instances, will remain positive where possible in an effort to promote goodwill and advance the level of quality among internet sites.

I agree to allow eligibility to all applicants who meet the set criteria of any particular award. I agree to be uniform in our eligibility requirements (criteria) and will fairly evaluate all sites/pages meeting our criteria which are submitted by any applicant. I further agree to clearly post these criteria.

I agree not to discriminate on grounds of race, gender, nation of origin, religion, profession, mental or physical handicap, or any other reason which is not globally viewed as an illegal trait or manner of conduct.

I agree to evaluate web sites under the criteria which was in place at the time of any and/or all applications. If changes are made to criteria AFTER application(s) is/are received, the submitted site(s) will be evaluated using the criteria that was in effect when applicant(s) initially submitted the site(s).

I agree to immediately inform any criteria compliant applicant in writing, of a 'Refrain to Evaluate' if it is found that a conflict of interest would occur in evaluating their web site - e.g., such may occur upon being requested to evaluate the web site of a good friend. I will offer such applicant a choice of evaluator taken from our membership listing.

I agree to maintain a professional, friendly and positive manner in any and/or all correspondence and/or communication held with any applicant(s).

I agree to evaluate all submitted sites within two (2) weeks of receipt of submission. If this deadline cannot be met, we agree to suspend submissions until we can again work within this timeframe.

I agree to maximum dimensions of awards given in courtesy of web sites that will use them. If the maximum dimensions cannot be adhered to then a text only link will be permitted for graphics larger than maximum size. (Maximum size dimensions offered by Circus World are: 139 pixels height and 100 pixels width.)

I agree that we will take all measures necessary to maintain the honor and integrity of our awards programs.

This statement is considered public domain and may be used with appropriate modifications where necessary to meet your own personalized criteria.