CODE OF CONDUCT

This Code of Conduct (“Code”) is adopted by {{f1_company_name}}, a company incorporated under the laws of India and having its registered office at {{f2_company_registered_address}} (“Company”), and is applicable to all employees, officers, directors, consultants, interns, trainees, and any other persons engaged by or representing the Company (collectively, “Employees”).

This Code shall be read in conjunction with the Company’s employment documents, HR policies, and Applicable Law.

1. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY

1.1 The purpose of this Code is to establish standards of ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism, and compliance with law in all aspects of the Company’s operations.

1.2 This Code is binding on all Employees from the date of their association with the Company and during the continuation of such association.

2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

2.1 Employees shall at all times comply with all Applicable Laws, rules, regulations, notifications, and judicial directions in force in India.

2.2 No Employee shall engage in any activity that is illegal, unethical, or detrimental to the interests or reputation of the Company.

3. INTEGRITY AND ETHICAL CONDUCT

3.1 Employees shall conduct themselves with honesty, integrity, fairness, and transparency in all professional dealings.

3.2 Misrepresentation, falsification of records, bribery, corruption, fraud, or any form of unethical conduct is strictly prohibited.

4. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4.1 Employees shall avoid any situation that creates or appears to create a conflict between personal interests and the interests of the Company.

4.2 Any actual or potential conflict of interest shall be promptly disclosed in writing to the Company.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION

5.1 Employees shall maintain strict confidentiality of all confidential, proprietary, technical, commercial, personal, and business information of the Company and its clients.

5.2 Confidential information shall not be disclosed to any third party without prior written authorisation, except where required by Applicable Law.

5.3 This obligation shall survive cessation of employment or engagement with the Company.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1 All intellectual property created, developed, or conceived by an Employee during the course of employment shall vest exclusively with the Company.

6.2 Employees shall not use, reproduce, or disclose Company intellectual property for any purpose other than authorised business use.

7. USE OF COMPANY ASSETS AND RESOURCES

7.1 Company assets, systems, data, funds, and resources shall be used solely for legitimate business purposes.

7.2 Unauthorised use, misuse, theft, or damage of Company property is strictly prohibited.

8. WORKPLACE CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

8.1 Employees shall maintain a professional, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

8.2 Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, abuse, or any form of misconduct is strictly prohibited.

8.3 Sexual harassment shall be dealt with strictly in accordance with the Company’s POSH Policy and Applicable Law.

9. HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WORKPLACE SECURITY

9.1 Employees shall comply with all health, safety, and security policies and procedures of the Company.

9.2 Unsafe practices, threats to workplace security, or acts endangering life or property shall be reported immediately.

10. COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA

10.1 Employees shall ensure that all external communications on behalf of the Company are accurate, authorised, and professional.

10.2 Employees shall not make public statements, social media posts, or representations that may harm the reputation or interests of the Company.

11. GIFTS, HOSPITALITY, AND GRATUITIES

11.1 Employees shall not offer, solicit, or accept gifts, hospitality, or benefits that may influence or appear to influence business decisions.

11.2 Any permissible gifts or hospitality shall be in accordance with Company policy and Applicable Law.

12. REPORTING OF VIOLATIONS

12.1 Employees shall promptly report any suspected or actual violation of this Code to the designated authority of the Company.

12.2 The Company shall not tolerate retaliation against any Employee who reports violations in good faith.

13. DISCIPLINARY ACTION

13.1 Any breach of this Code may result in disciplinary action, including warning, suspension, termination of employment, or legal action, as deemed appropriate by the Company.

14. AMENDMENT AND INTERPRETATION

14.1 The Company reserves the right to amend, modify, or update this Code at any time.

14.2 The interpretation of this Code shall rest solely with the Company, and such interpretation shall be final and binding.

15. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

15.1 This Code shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

15.2 The courts at {{f3_city}}, India, shall have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to arbitration where applicable.

16. ARBITRATION

16.1 Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Code shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

16.2 The seat and venue of arbitration shall be {{f4_city}}, India, and the proceedings shall be conducted in the English language by a sole arbitrator appointed in accordance with the said Act.

17. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Code of Conduct.

For and on behalf of
{{f1_company_name}}

Authorized Signatory: _______________________
Name: {{f5_authorized_signatory_name}}
Designation: {{f6_authorized_signatory_designation}}
Date: {{f7_date}}

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Employee Name: {{f8_employee_name}}
Employee ID: {{f9_employee_id}}
Signature: _______________________
Date: {{f10_date}}

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