MEMBERSHIP PLEDGE MEMBERSHIP PLEDGE In addition to being a business, organization or professional member, you will also be a consumer, so ALL members including General Members (consumers) must take the first part of this pledge. Raise your right hand, and take the following pledge:As a member of The Nubian Network, I will Take personal responsibility for building up our community and not rely on others or handouts, Not openly or privately degrade, debase or criticize any fellow Nubian Network member, Search within The Nubian Network membership base first to see if a fellow member offers the products or services before purchasing outside of the Network, Shop with an expectancy of receiving quality products and services and with the assurance that I will be treated with respect, Welcome the opportunity to receive the discounts or other member benefits offered to members only, and Be an ideal customer, patient and understanding, showing respect, courtesy, and tact when patronizing business members. As a business, organization or professional member, I will Grant to The Nubian Network the approval to do various marketing, advertising, promotions and publicity campaigns on my behalf, Understand that by virtue of my membership, The Nubian Network is approved to use my image, likeness, name, or business’s name on its website, in printed materials and in promotions, Offer discounts or benefits which will be available to members only and ensure that those discounts are honored, Deal honestly, fairly and with integrity to all customers (especially those referred to me by The Nubian Network), Ensure that I offer and provide quality products and services, Do my very best to service those from the increased business that will come my way, and if I cannot effectively handle the business, I will encourage others to utilize a fellow member in The Nubian Network, and Make an honest attempt to ensure a satisfactory experience for my customers, but if any person provides a less than stellar review, I will make an effort to remedy their issue.