All contributors to Yet Another Viral Subspecies Analysis Pipeline (YAVSAP) are expected to live by the following ten principles:
- Live each day with courage
- Take pride in your work
- Always finish what you start
- Do what has to be done
- Be tough, but fair
- When you make a promise, keep it
- Ride for the brand
- Talk less, and say more
- Remember that some things aren't for sale
- Know where to draw the line