I solemnly pledge to uphold this oath and abide by its principles, unwavering and without hesitation.
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I recognize that I made a conscious decision to become a sound, skillful, and ethical board member, and I understand I have a duty to the design and research communities who have put forth their complete trust in me, to do them no harm.
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I recognize that I have a responsibility to help further literacy of the design and research communities by making sound decisions with their best interests in mind.
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I recognize that I am given the authority by the laws of my country, and of the American Board of Design & Research, to educate, protect, nurture, and grow the design and research communities; and I practice faithfully with this in mind. I understand that I may one day be pressured or asked to do something I should not. If that day comes, no matter who is asking me, I will not break, shake, or cower in the face of tyranny, for it is my duty to fall back on the very morals that allowed me entrance into this sacred board.

I will never let down my board members or my communities, break my oath to them, or abuse the power I've been granted through my position and this noble appointment.
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I swear this oath wholeheartedly, of my own freewill and upon my integrity, with honor and distinction.