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Purpose

The purpose of this Anti-Corruption and Business Ethics Policy is to ensure that Six Seconds and all its employees, board members, and associated personnel adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct and comply with all applicable anti-corruption laws.

Policy Statement

Six Seconds is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and accountability. We do not tolerate any form of corruption, bribery, or unethical behavior. This policy aims to prevent corruption and ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws in all jurisdictions where we operate.

Definitions

Corruption: The abuse of entrusted power for private gain, including bribery, extortion, fraud, and embezzlement.

Bribery: Offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value as a means to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or private duty.

Conflict of Interest: Any situation in which an individual's personal interests could influence their professional decisions or actions.

Compliance with Laws

All employees, board members, and associated personnel must comply with anti-corruption laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

The UK Bribery Act

Local anti-corruption laws in the countries where we operate

Prohibited Conduct

Bribery and Corruption: Employees and board members are prohibited from engaging in any form of bribery or corruption. This includes offering or accepting bribes, kickbacks, or any other improper payments.

Facilitation Payments: Small payments made to expedite routine government actions are strictly prohibited.

Gifts and Hospitality: Gifts, hospitality, and entertainment must not be used to influence business decisions. All such offers must be transparent, reasonable, and recorded.

Conflict of Interest: Employees and board members must avoid conflicts of interest and disclose any potential conflicts as per our Conflict of Interest Policy.

Confidentiality: Employees and board members must protect confidential information and not use it for personal gain.

Reporting and Whistleblowing

Employees, board members, and associated personnel are encouraged to report any suspected corruption or unethical behavior. Reports can be made anonymously and without fear of retaliation through by emailing reporting@6seconds.org .

Investigation and Disciplinary Action

All reported violations will be investigated promptly and thoroughly. Any employee or board member found to have violated this policy will face disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or board membership.

Training and Awareness

Six Seconds will provide regular training and resources to ensure that all employees and board members are aware of and understand this policy and the importance of ethical conduct and compliance with anti-corruption laws.

Review and Updates

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with applicable laws and best practices.

By adhering to this Anti-Corruption and Business Ethics Policy, Six Seconds aims to maintain the trust and confidence of our clients, partners, and stakeholders, and to contribute positively to the global effort to combat corruption.

Purpose

The purpose of this Anti-Corruption and Business Ethics Policy is to ensure that Six Seconds and all its employees, board members, and associated personnel adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct and comply with all applicable anti-corruption laws.

Policy Statement

Six Seconds is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and accountability. We do not tolerate any form of corruption, bribery, or unethical behavior. This policy aims to prevent corruption and ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws in all jurisdictions where we operate.

Definitions

Corruption: The abuse of entrusted power for private gain, including bribery, extortion, fraud, and embezzlement.

Bribery: Offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value as a means to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or private duty.

Conflict of Interest: Any situation in which an individual's personal interests could influence their professional decisions or actions.

Compliance with Laws

All employees, board members, and associated personnel must comply with anti-corruption laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

The UK Bribery Act

Local anti-corruption laws in the countries where we operate

Prohibited Conduct

Bribery and Corruption: Employees and board members are prohibited from engaging in any form of bribery or corruption. This includes offering or accepting bribes, kickbacks, or any other improper payments.

Facilitation Payments: Small payments made to expedite routine government actions are strictly prohibited.

Gifts and Hospitality: Gifts, hospitality, and entertainment must not be used to influence business decisions. All such offers must be transparent, reasonable, and recorded.

Conflict of Interest: Employees and board members must avoid conflicts of interest and disclose any potential conflicts as per our Conflict of Interest Policy.

Confidentiality: Employees and board members must protect confidential information and not use it for personal gain.

Reporting and Whistleblowing

Employees, board members, and associated personnel are encouraged to report any suspected corruption or unethical behavior. Reports can be made anonymously and without fear of retaliation through by emailing reporting@6seconds.org .

Investigation and Disciplinary Action

All reported violations will be investigated promptly and thoroughly. Any employee or board member found to have violated this policy will face disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or board membership.

Training and Awareness

Six Seconds will provide regular training and resources to ensure that all employees and board members are aware of and understand this policy and the importance of ethical conduct and compliance with anti-corruption laws.

Review and Updates

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with applicable laws and best practices.

Propósito

El propósito de esta Política Anticorrupción y Ética Empresarial es garantizar que Six Seconds y todos sus empleados, miembros de la junta y personal asociado se adhieran a los más altos estándares de conducta ética y cumplan con todas las leyes anticorrupción aplicables.

Política

Six Seconds tiene el compromiso de realizar negocios con integridad, transparencia y responsabilidad. No toleramos ninguna forma de corrupción, soborno o comportamiento poco ético. Esta política tiene como objetivo prevenir la corrupción y garantizar el cumplimiento de las leyes anticorrupción en todas las jurisdicciones donde operamos.

Definiciones

Corrupción: El abuso del poder confiado para beneficio privado, incluyendo el soborno, la extorsión, el fraude y la malversación de fondos.

Soborno: Ofrecer, dar, recibir o solicitar algo de valor como medio para influir en las acciones de un funcionario u otra persona encargada de una función pública o privada.

Conflictos de interés: Cualquier situación en la que los intereses personales de un individuo puedan influir en sus decisiones o acciones profesionales

Cumplimiento de Leyes

Todos los empleados, miembros de la junta y personal asociado deben cumplir con las leyes y regulaciones anticorrupción, que incluyen, entre otras:

La Ley de Prácticas Corruptas en el Extranjero de EE. UU. (FCPA, por sus siglas en inglés)

La Ley de Soborno del Reino Unido

Leyes anticorrupción locales en los países donde operamos

Conductas Prohibidas

Corrupción y Soborno: Los empleados y miembros de la junta directiva tienen prohibido participar en cualquier forma de soborno o corrupción. Esto incluye ofrecer o aceptar sobornos, comisiones ilícitas o cualquier otro pago indebido.

Facilidad de pagos: Están estrictamente prohibidos los pequeños pagos realizados para acelerar acciones gubernamentales de rutina.

Regalos y Atenciones: Los regalos, atenciones y entretenimiento no deben utilizarse para influir en las decisiones comerciales. Todas estas ofertas deben ser transparentes, razonables y quedar registradas.

Conflictos de Interés: Los empleados y miembros de la junta directiva deben evitar conflictos de intereses y divulgar cualquier conflicto potencial según nuestra Política de conflictos de intereses.

Confidencialidad: Los empleados y miembros de la junta directiva deben proteger la información confidencial y no utilizarla para beneficio personal.

Informe y denuncia de irregularidades

Se anima a los empleados, miembros de la junta directiva y personal asociado a denunciar cualquier sospecha de corrupción o comportamiento poco ético. Las denuncias se pueden realizar de manera anónima y sin temor a represalias enviando un correo electrónico a reporting@6seconds.org .

Investigación y Medidas Disciplinarias

Todas las violaciones reportadas serán investigadas de manera rápida y exhaustiva. Todo empleado o miembro de la junta directiva que haya infringido esta política se enfrentará a medidas disciplinarias, que pueden incluir el despido o la destitución de su cargo como miembro de la junta directiva.

Capacitación y Concientización

Six Seconds proporcionará capacitación y recursos periódicamente para garantizar que todos los empleados y miembros de la junta directiva conozcan y comprendan esta política y la importancia de la conducta ética y el cumplimiento de las leyes anticorrupción.

Revisión y actualizaciones

Esta política se revisará anualmente, y se actualizará según sea necesario para garantizar su efectividad y cumplimiento de acuerdo a las leyes y mejores prácticas aplicables.

Al adherirse a esta Política de ética empresarial y anticorrupción, Six Seconds tiene como objetivo mantener la confianza de nuestros clientes, socios y partes interesadas, y contribuir positivamente al esfuerzo global para combatir la corrupción.