Code of Ethics

Responsible adult consumer advocacy

SNPUA's commitments around adult-only advocacy, evidence-led communication, transparency, independence, and respectful policy engagement.

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Our commitments

How SNPUA communicates and campaigns

These principles guide public information, member updates, and engagement with policymakers.

01

Adult-only advocacy

SNPUA represents adults aged 18 and over and keeps youth access prevention central to responsible policy.

02

Evidence-led communication

Claims about risk, prevalence, and policy are grounded in credible sources and presented with care.

03

Transparency

Funding, partnerships, and member offers should be disclosed clearly where they may affect trust.

04

Independence

Support is welcome only where it does not compromise the alliance's editorial voice or consumer focus.

05

Responsible updates

Members should receive relevant campaign, consultation, and policy updates without spam.

06

Respectful engagement

SNPUA encourages constructive, personal, and accurate communication with policymakers.

Transparency

Trust depends on clear boundaries

SNPUA can welcome support from members and aligned supporters while still protecting its editorial independence and consumer focus. Any funding, partnership, or member offer that could affect trust should be explained clearly.

Communications remain adult-only, accurate, and respectful. Personal experience is powerful, and policy claims are strongest when they are grounded in clear sources.

Next steps

Questions about how SNPUA works?

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