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Stanford Ethics 101

All members of the Stanford University community, all faculty, staff, students, members of the Board of Trustees, University Officers and affiliates are responsible for sustaining the high ethical standards of this institution, and of the broader community in which we function. The University values integrity, honesty and fairness, and strives to integrate these values into its teaching, research and business practices. (PowerPoint) (pdf)

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Working with Internal Audit

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Working with External Auditors

It is imperative that all faculty, staff and students comply with all University policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Stanford is committed to its policy to fully comply with its obligations to external agencies in connection with their audit and inspection rights. Stanford will provide external auditors and inspectors access to all documents and data to which they are entitled on a reasonably timely basis, except those deemed by the University to be legally privileged or protected. However, this process requires preparation and cooperation by the external auditors and inspectors.

In general, before any audit or inspection is begun at Stanford by External Agents, they should contact: Stanford’s Department of Internal Audit & Institutional Compliance (mail).

External Auditors requesting access to Stanford's network for Internet or access to University systems should follow this procedure for requesting access.

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Stanford Policy Exemption and Risk Assumption

It is imperative that Stanford University Faculty, Staff and Students comply with all University policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. However, there are circumstances that fall outside the ability to comply with and/or conform to a University policy, procedure, standard or guideline. In such instances, an exception must be formally documented and approved by appropriate University management.

Please follow this link for additional information regarding the University’s Policy Exception and Risk Assumption Process.

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Use of Stanford's Name

Stanford registered trademarks, as well as other names, seals, logos and other symbols that are representative of Stanford, may only be used with the express permission of Stanford University. Stanford is known internationally for excellence in teaching, research, medicine, athletics, the arts and similar activities. Stanford's name and associated seals and symbols represent the high caliber of the University and are among the University's most valuable assets.

Many of our commercial partners and vendors would like to use Stanford's name in their literature and on their web sites. Administrative Guide Memo 15.5, Ownership and Use of Stanford Name and Trademark, states that such permission must be expressly granted by authorized University Management. However, express permission is not required for use of Stanford's name as long as use meets the following guidelines:
  • Stanford's name is included within a list of other customers (Stanford cannot be the sole customer listed)
  • There is no implied endorsement by Stanford (i.e. "Here is a list of satisfied clients.")
  • Stanford is not highlighted in any manner (e.g. bigger font, red letters, first on the list, etc.)
  • Stanford's logos and emblems are not used (e.g. Block S, Stanford Tree, Stanford Seal, etc.)
If you should have any questions regarding the use of Stanford's name please contact the Internal Audit Department (mail) or Susan Weinstein, Senior Director of Business Development.
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