I will keep my acts, performance and behavior in good taste while I am in costume and
makeup.   I will remember at all times that I have been accepted as a member of the
clown club only to provide others, principally children, with clean clown comedy
entertainment.  I will remember that a good clown entertains others by making fun of
himself or herself and not at the expense or embarrassment of others.

I will learn to apply my makeup in a professional manner.  I will provide my own costume.  
I will carry out my appearance and assignment for the entertainment of others and not
for personal gain or personal publicity when performing for either the International club
or alley events.   I will always try to remain anonymous while in makeup and costume as a
clown, though there may be circumstances when it is not reasonably possible to do so.

I will neither drink alcoholic beverages nor smoke while in makeup or clown costume.  Also,
I will not drink alcoholic beverages prior to any clown appearances.   I will conduct myself
as a gentleman/lady, never interfering with other acts, events, spectators, or individuals.
  I will not become involved in or tolerate harassment or discrimination on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any protected status.

I will remove my makeup and change into my street clothes as soon as possible following
my appearance, so that I cannot be associated with any incident that may be detrimental
to the good name of clowning.  I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady at all times.

While on appearance in makeup and costume, I will carry out the directives of the
producer or his designated deputies.  I will abide by all performance rules without
complaint in public.

I will do my very best to maintain the best clown standards of makeup, costuming,
properties, and comedy.

I will appear in as many clown shows as I possibly can.

I will be committed to providing an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment for
clowns of all ages to share ideas and learn about the art of clowning.
The Clown Code of Ethics