Our Ethical Principles
Respect and Dignity
We Honor Autonomy: We ensure that all participants in our tests are fully informed about the process and provide their informed consent, respecting their autonomy and decision-making abilities.
We Value Contributions: We recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences of all users, treating their involvement with the utmost respect.
Inclusivity and Accessibility
We Promote Inclusive Testing: We design our testing processes to be inclusive and accessible to individuals of all abilities, ensuring that we capture a wide range of user experiences.
We Identify and Address Barriers: We actively seek out and address any barriers within our testing methods to ensure that they are suitable for all participants.
Objective and Transparent Reporting
We Deliver Accurate Results: We provide clear, accurate, and unbiased results based on user feedback, ensuring that our reports reflect the true user experience.
We Maintain Transparency: We are transparent about our findings and the methods used, as well as our role in the testing process, ensuring that our reports are straightforward and understandable.
Effective Coaching
We Offer Constructive Guidance: We provide actionable, constructive feedback and recommendations to help the client company design more inclusive products based on our test results.
We Support Inclusive Practices: We guide the client in adopting best practices for inclusivity, ensuring that our coaching helps them address the needs of all users effectively.
Privacy and Confidentiality.
We Protect Privacy: We ensure that all participant data is handled with confidentiality, safeguarding their personal information and using it solely for the intended purpose.
We Ensure Data Security: We implement robust security measures to protect the data collected during testing, ensuring it is used responsibly and ethically.
Ethical Use of Feedback
We Respect Participant Feedback: We handle all participant feedback with respect, ensuring it is used appropriately in our reports and recommendations.
We Avoid Exploitation: We ensure that participant contributions are acknowledged and valued, and that their involvement is conducted ethically and fairly.
Continuous Improvement
We Commit to Ongoing Improvement: We continually refine our testing methods and coaching practices based on feedback and evolving best practices, striving to enhance our effectiveness.
We Encourage Adaptation: We support the client company in adapting and evolving their design practices in response to user feedback and emerging insights.
Ethical Impact
We Evaluate Impact: We consider the potential impact of our recommendations on all users, ensuring that our guidance promotes positive outcomes and avoids unintended harm.
We Advocate for Equity: We strive to advance equity and social justice through our testing and coaching, helping the client company create solutions that are fair, accessible, and inclusive