Ethics Code

The Neurovetted Directory exists for one purpose: to protect ADHD and neurodivergent people from predatory, unethical, or unsafe service providers.

Every approved provider must adhere to the following standards at all times:

1. Integrity as the Foundation

• No false claims

• No exaggerating results

• No manipulating vulnerability

• No fear-based messaging

• No “miracle cure” narratives

2. Transparency in All Interactions

• Clear pricing

• Clear expectations

• Clear boundaries

• Clear scope of practice

• Clients must always know: what you do, what you don’t do, and what you charge.

3. Ethical Marketing

Providers must commit to:

• zero pressure tactics

• zero scarcity manipulation

• zero guilt-based selling

• zero ND-shaming messaging

We explicitly prohibit:

• countdown timers for non-urgent services

• preying on desperation

• “this is your last chance to fix your life” narratives

• MLM, pyramid, or cult-like business models

4. Accountability

Neurovetted may remove any provider at any time for:

• ethical violations

• complaints

• credential misrepresentation

• unsafe conduct

• predatory marketing

• discrimination

Every approved provider offering medical or mental health services specifically (coaching, dieticians, sleep specialists, occupational therapists, therapists, doctors, nurses, etc.) must adhere to the following standards at all times:

5. Competence & Qualifications

You must:

• practice within your scope

• hold appropriate credentials for your field

• disclose your training

• maintain ongoing education

• carry liability insurance where applicable

6. Neurodivergent-Affirming Practice

You agree to:

• recognize sensory needs

• offer communication flexibility

• avoid pathologizing

• use inclusive language

• understand executive function challenges

• avoid punitive or authoritarian approaches

7. Client Safety Comes First

Providers must ensure:

• informed consent

• confidentiality

• boundaries

• safety protocols

• crisis referral options

8. Honesty About Scope

You must never:

• diagnose without credentials

• treat without appropriate authority

• offer medical advice if non-medical

• present coaching as therapy