The
Baldomeric Oath
Saint
Baldomerus is the patron saint of locksmiths. He worked as a
locksmith in Lyon, France and died c. 650 A.D. This oath, or code of
ethics, is patterned after the Hippocratic Oath of the medical
profession. Altic Lock Service adheres to this code of ethics.
I
do solemnly vow, to that which
I value and hold most dear:
That
I will honor the Profession of Locksmithing, be just and generous to
its members, and
help
sustain them in their service to humanity;
That
just as I have learned from those who preceded me, I will instruct
those
who
follow me in the science and the art of Locksmithing;
That
I will recognize the limits of my knowledge and pursue lifelong
learning to
better
protect people and secure their property;
That
I will seek the counsel of others when they are more expert so as to
fulfill my
obligation
to those who entrust me with their safety and security;
That
I will not withdraw from my customers in their time of need;
That
I will lead my life and practice my art with integrity and honor,
using my
knowledge
and ability wisely;
That
whatsoever I shall see or hear of the lives of my customers that is
not fitting to
be
spoken, I will keep in confidence;
That
I will disclose, to all whom I serve, what they must know to maintain
their security, and the means necessary to maintain that security;
That
into whatever home or business I shall enter, it shall be for the
safety and protection of the people and property therein;
That
I will maintain this sacred trust, holding myself far aloof from
wrong, from
corruption,
from the tempting of others to vice;
That
above all else I will serve the highest interests of my customers
through the
practice
of my science and my art;
That
I will be an advocate for people in need and strive for equality in
their
security;
That
while I apply my craft for the benefit of my customers in particular,
I will always apply discretion in preserving the security of each and
every member of the public in general.
I
now turn to my calling,
promising to preserve its finest traditions, with the reward of a
long
experience
in the joy of providing protection, safety, and security.
I
make this vow freely and upon
my honor.