The cooperative efforts that characterize much of ICAP's work are governed by principles that are designed to ensure the independence of all partners and to safeguard transparency. These guidelines are outlined below:

• ICAP is committed to meaningful policy discussions that include a diversity of viewpoints and that are based on the best available evidence.
• Relationships with all partners in ICAP's efforts are conducted in accordance with The Dublin Principles and in the spirit of complete transparency.
• It is ICAP's policy to fully disclose its source of funding and its relationship with the beverage alcohol industry.
• ICAP is committed to preserving the freedom and independence of all partners in the expression of opinions and when publishing their work, provided the latter does not conflict with copyright issues agreed in advance with ICAP or its publishers.
• Where appropriate, those working in partnership with ICAP may be offered compensation in the form of ordinary and customary honoraria, author or consultancy fees, and travel expenses. In all such cases, the amount of compensation shall be in keeping with that paid by other nongovernmental or governmental organizations.
• Acceptance of such compensation is voluntary. Those receiving such fees from ICAP are asked to disclose them in their writings in accordance with The Dublin Principles.