VFG CODE OF PRACTICE

All VFG members undertake to observe the following Code of Practice:

1. The member shall demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental criteria and is expected to provide such detail as:

The approximate date of manufacture.

The type of fabric (eg silk, gabardine, etc).

The label information, if any.

Disclosure of any flaws, damage, major repairs or alterations.

Whether the item is a reproduction.

Pertinent garment measurements.

2. The member shall not attempt to confuse or mislead the customer or falsely describe any of the goods he/she offers for sale or seeks to purchase.

3. Members accept responsibility for descriptions of items given to customers.

4. The VFG discourages the habitual practice of modifying or altering existing vintage to suit the current trend.

5. Members shall apply standards of fair dealing to all members of the public, fellow members and non-member buyers and dealers.

6. Members have no authority to act on behalf of or speak for the VFG, save insofar as expressly authorized by the VFG Board.

7. Members shall not state or imply that membership of the VFG is any guarantee of authenticity of any article offered for sale or that memberships entitles them to any special standing insofar as authentication of articles is concerned. Responsibility for all claims or statements as to authenticity lies solely with the member.

8. Members shall not use live models to display undergarments or sheer clothing in overtly suggestive or sexual photographs, and/or use wording that is overtly suggestive or sexual.