(d)
Consumers and service providers must always deal reasonably with each
other.
3.0
General Guidelines
3.1
The need for and the manner of protecting consumers are already reflected throughout
this Content Code. Code Subjects shall follow the guidelines and procedures relevant to the
service they provide, keeping in mind the national policy objective of promoting a high level of
consumer confidence in service delivery from the industry.
3.2
Child Protection:
In reiterating the importance of protecting young children;
(a)
All content must have due regard to the welfare of a child at all times;
and
(b)
All efforts must be made to ensure that any Content provided will not
result in causing, encouraging or promoting physical injury or abuse of
a child or expose a child to moral danger.
3.3
Quality and Standards:
Consumers have their expectations of content and related services:
Example
(i)
Consumers should be able to watch shows and view materials without
being subject to lengthy commercials that affect the enjoyment of the
viewing.
(ii)
Viewing or listening pleasure should not be marred by the dissemination
of objectionable or prohibited material. As set out in the General
Guidelines under Part 2.
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