Code of Practice

BASDA, the Business Application Software Developers Association, represents more than 250 of the world's leading applications software developers and is the acknowledged voice of the software applications industry. It is recognised by the European Commission, the UK Government and the United Nations.

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The Code of Practice

As BASDA members, Sapphire is committed to following the BASDA Code of Practice and agrees to abide by the following terms:

Product Development

Sapphire will provide a mechanism by which users can submit requests for enhancements to their standard software.

In planning new functions and features Sapphire will always consider the impact on existing customers and endeavour to provide them with the opportunity to adopt a new version with as little disruption as possible.

Sapphire will review new legislation that may impact the customer's use of the software and where appropriate, pro-actively seek to make available upgrades or new versions to address new legislative demands.

Where software purchased from Sapphire is reaching the end of its life-cycle, Sapphire will always seek to provide at least 12 months notice of product withdrawal. Where possible, Sapphire will always seek to provide the user with a viable upgrade path to a current product at a preferential commercial rate.

Testing / Quality Assurance

Each new product or version release will be rigorously tested by Sapphire before being released to its customers.

Sapphire will strive to adopt "best practice" in applying testing methodology in order to deliver the highest quality standards.

Sapphire will take reasonable steps to ensure that its released software is free of any software virus.

If a user identifies an issue within the software application, then Sapphire will provide a mechanism for the user to report that issue and have it logged by the software house. In all cases, Sapphire will endeavour to provide the customer with a timely response to their issue regarding progress and action.

Documentation / Information

Sapphire will provide information on new release functions and features to its supported users, either electronically or in a paper-based format.

Sapphire will make available manuals and/or online help to a high standard, to assist users in their use of the software.

Sapphire will provide a mechanism to keep existing customers advised of significant changes in the software by way of Newsletters or information published on a web site, or via information communicated via a reseller channel.

Software Support

Sapphire will make available, either directly or indirectly, a range of support services for its users to subscribe to.

Sapphire will ensure that its prices for ongoing support or licence fees do not discriminate against an existing customer when compared to a customer making an initial software purchase.

Disputes

In the event that the user has a dispute with Sapphire that might be service or product related, then Sapphire will provide the user with a clearly defined escalation process for resolution.

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