Code of Ethics and Conduct
Maintaining high ethical standards
As a Toastmasters member, you know that excellence in speaking and leadership is the focus of Toastmasters training. But ethics – in word and action – are also an important part of this training.
All Toastmasters programs, activities, clubs and members must set the highest ethical requirements, focusing on a standard of excellence that reflects credit on the organization as a whole.
Members must not use any form of communication in a derogatory or personally damaging way, nor conduct or condone any programs, publications or activities that are offensive or in poor taste or otherwise considered detrimental to the organization’s best interests. In addition, no such person or entity may create any newsletter or other publication that contains defamatory remarks, malicious and derogatory charges or false or libelous statements.
No Toastmaster may assist, invite or condone any conduct which has the purpose or effect of interfering in the programs, proceedings or affairs of Toastmasters International or its clubs.
Each club is responsible for maintaining high ethical standards. If at any time the actions of a member or club conflict with the basic principles, ideals or standards of Toastmasters International, the club or member may be subject to suspension or expulsion by Toastmasters International. Other appropriate action may also be taken.