This Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct states guidelines for the conduct of Members in fulfilling those obligations.
Canons are broad principles of conduct.
Rules of Conduct, in some instances, implement more than one Canon or Ethical Standard. The Code applies to the professional activities of all classes of Members, wherever they occur. Commentary is provided for some of the Rules of Conduct. That commentary is meant to clarify or elaborate the intent of the Rule. The commentary is not part of the Code.