Company Philosophy

The laws governing the conduct of Internet marketing companies are constantly evolving and have become increasingly complex. To ensure the provision of quality Internet advertising in compliance with those laws, Markets Shared has developed a compliance program, of which this compliance manual is an integral part. The compliance manual establishes Markets Shared’s standards, policies, and procedures regarding compliance with applicable law governing financial relationships among Internet marketing companies or other potential sources of referrals, and is designed to ensure that the business and billing practices of Markets Shared comply with applicable laws. This compliance manual is intended to apply to all relationships between Markets Shared and other internet companies and/or marketers, and between Markets Shared and its vendors and suppliers. This compliance manual also reaffirms Markets Shared’s commitment to delivery of quality Internet advertising consistent with applicable state and federal Internet marketing standards.

Markets Shared is dedicated to the provision of quality Internet advertising and product sales for its clients, and to accomplishing its mission by:

• Responding to the needs of customers, marketing and sales;
• Providing excellent service through multiple levels of advertising in selected locations;
• Providing an environment that enhances each customer’s awareness of his or her advertising knowledge, skills, and marketing execution;
• Ensuring that services are provided and that websites are maintained in a fiscally responsible manner; and Providing through people, websites, and programs, a balance between security and independence for customers which assists in achieving and maintaining the customers’ highest practicable marketing and sales.

Markets Shared and its employees shall act in accordance with the following goals:

• To serve the needs of customers advertising and sales in a committed and caring environment;
• To further a commitment to integrity, quality, excellence, and continuous improvement in all areas of service to customers;
• To manage human and material resources ethically, with creativity and vision, always mindful of changing needs and environments and the capacity to serve;
• To esteem all personnel, including volunteers, as the providers of service, encouraging their professional development, caring for them, and nurturing their growth as capable and compassionate people.

To achieve these goals, Markets Shared is committed to conducting all of its business activities in compliance with ethical standards and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Employees must recognize their duty to act in accordance with this essential directive.