What does misrepresentation involve?

Misrepresentation involves providing misleading information with the intent to gain an advantage or benefit at the expense of another party. In the context of professional practice, especially in interior design, this could entail exaggerating qualifications, misrepresenting the nature of a project, or deliberately providing false specifications about materials or designs to entice a client into a decision that may not be in their best interest.

This conduct is particularly serious as it erodes trust and integrity in professional relationships, which are foundational to the field. Misrepresentation can lead to legal repercussions and damage to one’s professional reputation.

The other options touch on different aspects but do not capture the essence of misrepresentation. For example, failing to disclose important information may constitute deceit but is more closely related to nondisclosure rather than active misrepresentation. Similarly, making a mistake in an agreement is typically not intentional misinformation, and providing accurate facts is the opposite of misrepresentation.