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Yes, would be nice to see which Indy's abide by the standards too.
Sounds like TRAC is a good resource to know who the good agencies and indies are for both clients and girls looking to get into the business with a reliable agency.
Would also be good to know which agencies/Indy's who have applied but been refused inclusion and the reason for non inclusion (eg, which agencies keep client phone number indefinitely, which agencies name the SP real names on sites, privately share SP face pics with 'special clients' - all things I've heard some agencies doing over the years - none of the current members).
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After double-checking their website, I have to agree that I don't see the inclusion of independent providers.
Straight from their site:
By virtue of membership, each agency is required to operate in a manner that:
Which is all well and good, but as far as indies go, there doesn't seem to be any reason to join. Ethical representation is kind of assured when you're the one representing yourself. And I'd like to think that clients would be comfortable enough with me to voice any concerns they may have, either to me personally, or via phone or e-mail.
Straight from their site:
By virtue of membership, each agency is required to operate in a manner that:
- Complies with the Code of Conduct set by the Council.
- Allows contracting fair representation of Companions
- Demonstrates their intent to provide fair and ethical representation within the industry
- Provides companions associated with member agencies a formal and private complaints process
- Protects client privacy and offers clients of member agencies a formal and private complaints process
Which is all well and good, but as far as indies go, there doesn't seem to be any reason to join. Ethical representation is kind of assured when you're the one representing yourself. And I'd like to think that clients would be comfortable enough with me to voice any concerns they may have, either to me personally, or via phone or e-mail.
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This has been up for a few days now. My apologies for the delay. Now that the holidays are over it is full steam ahead.....
This code shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Bylaws of TRAC unless the context otherwise requires. The following terms in this code are:
“Member Agency” or “Member Agencies” refers to the organization(s) that provide the services required for a Companion to arrange and conduct appointments with clients. Services can include but are not limited to Security, Location, Booking and Transportation.
The Reputable Agencies Council
Code of Conduct
Version 1.00
Published as of December 27, 2014
This code establishes standards of conduct for Member Agencies and provides guidance for their operations and representation of service providers. The primary purpose of this code is to foster integrity and to provide a resource for Companions and clients to encourage good practices and business conduct in a transparent manner. This code is binding on all Member Agencies with a “current” membership status. Member Agencies must endeavor to follow the spirit of this code. This code cannot address every desirable trait for agencies, but provide principles that govern all conduct. Member Agencies who breach this code are subject to disciplinary proceedings.Version 1.00
Published as of December 27, 2014
“Companion” is anyone that provides Companionship Services
- Offer of Representation
- A Member Agency must designate, and inform TRAC of, an individual within the member organization as a Compliance Representative. The Compliance Representative will be responsible for obtaining personal information of Companions in compliance with TRAC requirements.
- The Compliance Representative must verify the identification of the Companion using government-issued and recognized identification.
- A Member Agency cannot keep or temporarily hold the original copies of the identification of the Companion.
- If a Member Agency requests to keep a copy of the Companion’s identification, the Compliance Representative must keep any copies of identification in a sealed envelope that is only to be accessed or the seal broken upon a requirement to inform of the identification of the Companion or the termination of the representation of the Companion by the Member Agency.
- A Compliance Representative of a Member Agency must keep the information of a Companion secure and private and not reveal directly or indirectly this information.
- A Member Agency, at the inception of the representation of the Companion by the Member Agency, must:
- Provide the Companion a copy of the Member Agency’s policies and procedures
- Inform the Companion of the existence of TRAC and an overview of membership obligations
- Provide the Companion a copy of TRAC Code of Conduct.
- Operation & Conduct
- A Member Agency may not unilaterally impose a schedule of work for a Companion represented by the Member Agency.
- A Companion that is currently represented by a Member Agency has the right to refuse an appointment before it begins within reason.
- A Companion that is currently represented by a Member Agency has the right to terminate an appointment at any point after it has commenced under reasonable circumstances.
- Member Agencies will not actively recruit Companions.
- A Member Agency will not engage in inappropriate conduct with a Companion whom they may potentially or currently represent, including sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and any form of verbal or physical harassment or abuse.
- A Member Agency is entitled to assume that a Companion offers his or her services of his or her own free will. However, if a Member Agency becomes aware at any time prior to or during the term of representation that a Companion is not participating voluntarily or with conscientious consent, the Member Agency will:
- Make a reasonable attempt to verify the personal safety of the Companion;
- Refer that Companion to the appropriate social and community resources for support; and,
- if appropriate, terminate their representation and/or refer the matter to .
- A Member Agency shall not encourage or knowingly permit a Companion to work under the influence of narcotics, alcohol or any substance that may impair their judgment.
- & Advertising
- The content or details of any advertising published by a Member Agency directly or indirectly for the purpose of representation of a Companion must be truthful and fairly represent the Companion.
- Any photos or videos of Companion published by a Member Agency used for the purposes of and advertising must be approved by said Companion prior to publication and must not be used for any other purpose unless expressly authorized by said Companion.
- All reasonable attempts must be made to ensure any photos or videos of Companion published by a Member Agency used for the purposes of and advertising be removed after the termination of representation by the Member Agency.
- Any photos or videos of Companions published by a Member Agency must be only used for the purpose of the represented companion unless expressly authorized by the companion.
- Client Information Privacy
- A Member Agency must not keep client information unless given consent from the client in question or for the purpose of maintaining the TRAC bad client list
- Fee Structure
- The fees for services of a Member Agency must be included in the policies and procedures document.
- The fees for services of a Member Agency must be proportionate to the value of the service or good received by the Companion.
- The structure of fees must be simple and fixed. Any changes to the fees structure must be consented to by both the Member Agency and the represented Companion preceding of said fee changes
- Bad Client List
- A Member Agency must participate in the TRAC Bad Client database by providing booking names, known aliases, contact information and general details of their bad conduct.
- TRAC must maintain a Bad Client Database, which will be accessible to all Member Agencies.
- TRAC Discipline
- TRAC Discipline
TRAC may discipline a Member Agency for breaches of the TRAC Code of Conduct. - Location of Conduct Irrelevant
A Member Agency is subject to the disciplinary authority of TRAC regardless of where the conduct occurred that is alleged to be a breach of this code - Liability for Costs
A Member Agency who is subject to discipline may also be required to pay all or a portion of the costs associated with the investigation and disciplinary hearing.
- TRAC Discipline
- Responsibility to TRAC and others
- Maintenance of Contact Information
A Member Agency shall immediately notify TRAC of any changes in contact information, including but not limited to phone, website, and email. - Obligation to Respond to TRAC
A Member Agency shall reply promptly to any communication from TRAC. - Restriction on Communicating with Complainant
A Member Agency shall not communicate directly or indirectly with a person who has made a complaint to TRAC regarding the complaint unless the complainant has otherwise requested.
- Maintenance of Contact Information
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This was our thought as well. Independent providers are self regulatory....i.e. they only have themselves to be accountable to. There is however still reason to become affiliated with TRAC. We will have a common database of all bad clients known to every member agency. Also, I would encourage independent providers to communicate their bad client lists as well. The more informed we all are the better this industry becomes for all involved.
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So I won't have any problems with the law if I book through you?.
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There are never guarantees in this business however our standpoint is that your level of risk would be seriously diminished. So the answer in essence is yes.
By utilizing the services of and promoting ethical business practices, we encourage all agencies to operate in this manner.
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DonCorleo said:
Thats where you come in. By refusing to spend your money at an agency that doesn't operate this way. Unless of course you have no problem supporting unethical business practices?
If you want this industry to be safer for you, you need to be willing to take steps to ensure that it's also safer for the ladies that work within it.
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TRAC said:
I figure you actually mean that not all non-members are unethical and in fact all TRAC members were indeed non-members at one time.
However with TRAC you do have our promise that our members are held to the standards set forth in our policies.
Should you have a problem with a member agency or in the future member SP, TRAC will work with you to make it right.
Could it be said this is true?
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