Ethics Policy

OVERVIEW

10ARK DIGITAL is committed to protecting employees, partners, vendors and the company from illegal or damaging actions by individuals, either knowingly or unknowingly. When 10ARK DIGITAL addresses issues proactively and uses correct judgment, it will help set us apart from competitors.

10ARK DIGITAL will not tolerate any wrongdoing or impropriety at any time. 10ARK DIGITAL will take the appropriate measures and act quickly in correcting the issue if the ethical code is broken.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to establish a culture of openness, trust and to emphasise the employee's and consumer's expectation to be treated to fair business practices. This policy will serve to guide business behaviour to ensure ethical conduct. Effective ethics is a team effort involving the participation and support of every 10ARK DIGITAL employee. All employees should familiarise themselves with the ethics guidelines that follow this introduction.

SCOPE

This policy applies to employees, contractors, consultants, temporaries, and other workers at 10ARK DIGITAL, including all personnel affiliated with third parties.

POLICY

Executive Commitment to Ethics

  1. Senior leaders and executives within 10ARK DIGITAL must set a prime example. In any business practice, honesty and integrity must be top priority for executives.

  2. Executives must have an open door policy and welcome suggestions and concerns from employees. This will allow employees to feel comfortable discussing any issues and will alert executives to concerns within the work force.

  3. Executives must disclose any conflict of interests regard their position within 10ARK DIGITAL.

Employee Commitment to Ethics

  1. 10ARK DIGITAL employees will treat everyone fairly, have mutual respect, promote a team environment and avoid the intent and appearance of unethical or compromising practices.

  2. Every employee needs to apply effort and intelligence in maintaining ethics value.

  3. Employees must disclose any conflict of interest regarding their position within 10ARK DIGITAL.

  4. Employees will help 10ARK DIGITAL to increase customer and vendor satisfaction by providing quality products and timely response to inquiries.

  5. Employees should consider the following questions to themselves when any behaviour is questionable:

  1. Is the behaviour legal?

  2. Does the behaviour comply with all appropriate 10ARK DIGITAL policies?

  3. Does the behaviour reflect 10ARK DIGITAL values and culture?

  4. Could the behaviour adversely affect company stakeholders?

  5. Would you feel personally concerned if the behaviour appeared in a news headline?

  6. Could the behaviour adversely affect 10ARK DIGITAL if all employees did it?

Company Awareness

  1. Promotion of ethical conduct within interpersonal communications of employees will be rewarded.

  2. 10ARK DIGITAL will promote a trustworthy and honest atmosphere to reinforce the vision of ethics within the company.

Maintaining Ethical Practices

  1. 10ARK DIGITAL will reinforce the importance of the integrity message and the tone will start at the top. Every employee, manager, director needs to consistently maintain an ethical stance and support ethical behaviour.

  2. Employees at 10ARK DIGITAL should encourage open dialogue, get honest feedback and treat everyone fairly, with honesty and objectivity.

  3. 10ARK DIGITAL has established this digital disclosure mechanism to ensure the ethical code is delivered to all employees and that concerns regarding the code can be addressed.

  4. Employees are required to re-certify their compliance to this Ethics Policy on an annual basis.

Unethical Behaviour

  1. 10ARK DIGITAL will avoid the intent and appearance of unethical or compromising practice in relationships, actions and communications.

  2. 10ARK DIGITAL will not tolerate harassment or discrimination.

  3. Unauthorised use of company trade secrets, marketing, operational, personnel, financial, source code and technical information integral to the success of our company will not be tolerated.

  4. 10ARK DIGITAL will not permit impropriety at any time and we will act ethically and responsibly in accordance with laws.

  5. 10ARK DIGITAL employees will not use corporate assets or business relationships for personal use or gain.

POLICY COMPLIANCE

Compliance Measurement

The Human Resources Officer will verify compliance to this policy through various methods, including but not limited to business tool reports, internal and external audits, and feedback.

Exceptions

None

Non-Compliance

An employee found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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